Spitfire with John Nichol
Dan Snow's History Hit
English - January 11, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsHistory Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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John Nichol is a former RAF Tornado Navigator who flew in the Gulf War. He was shot down and became a prisoner of war, and he is now an author. Dan talks to him on his new bestseller about the Spitfire, the plane that was critical to the RAF's efforts in the Battle of Britain and the Second World War, and they discuss why it occupies such a special place in British hearts. Discover more history interviews and documentaries at History Hit TV.
Producer: Natt Tapley
Audio: Peter Curry
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