John Nichol was a Gulf War pilot who was shot down and tortured, and he has been writing history books since his return. 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
