Soaring in Shadows: A WWII Aviator's Journey

Richard Foster tells Matthew about his father, Jack, an ace night fighter pilot who shot down nine enemy aircraft - three of them within 50 minutes!

Richard brings his father's log books to the interview and reads out reports of combats - as well as a crash in Libya. 

After the war, Jack became a test pilot at Farnborough, exploring the possibilities of supersonic flight. He flew over 50 aircraft, including British, American, and captured German and Italian planes. His outstanding flying talents - and his modesty - shine out of the discussion. 

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