{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62fd772bd76e270012b9823c/665cfdc517916d0011f15055?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fighter Escort: The P-51 Mustang","description":"<p>Just how much of a game changer was the North American P-51 Mustang fighter plane in the battle for air supremacy in the skies over Europe?</p><p><br></p><p>We find out in this episode, with a&nbsp;visit to Bottisham Airfield Museum – home to the 361st Fighter Group in Cambridgeshire.</p><p><br></p><p>We look at the development of the Mustang – and how an American airframe matched with a Rolls Royce Merlin engine helped change the face of the air war.</p><p><br></p><p>We tell the story of 361st FG commanding officer Colonel Jack Christian, great-grandson of American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson.</p><p><br></p><p>And we discover what life was like for fighter pilot Edward Marevka, who was shot down, captured and taken prisoner of war – with his family back home wondering about his fate.</p><p><br></p><p>With very special thanks to podcast guest Jason Webb, chairman and trustee of <a href=\"https://www.bottishamairfieldmuseum.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bottisham Airfield Museum</a>, which is well worth a visit.</p><p><br></p><p>Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: <a href=\"https://mighty8thpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mighty8thpodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To contact Johann and Mike, email <a href=\"mailto:johann@ruralcity.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">johann@ruralcity.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mighty8thpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mighty8thpod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Facebook - <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/mighty8thpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mighty8thpod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Instagram - <a href=\"https://instagram.com/mighty8thpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mighty8thpod</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Johann on X - <a href=\"https://twitter.com/johanntasker\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@johanntasker</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Mike on X - <a href=\"https://twitter.com/mikehistorian\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@mikehistorian</a></p>","author_name":"Johann Tasker & Mike Peters"}