9 min listen
Battle of Britain
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Through the BBC's Archive footage Alan Johnston pieces together the story of a Battle of Britain fighter pilot who was shot down during a dogfight and badly burnt before parachuting from his stricken aircraft.
We hear how Richard Hillary then had to prepare to die as he drifted for hours in the North Sea.
Photo: Press Association
We hear how Richard Hillary then had to prepare to die as he drifted for hours in the North Sea.
Photo: Press Association
Released:
Jul 13, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
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