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Podcast: Walk Among Heroes
Episode: Walk Among Heroes Podcast: Episode 23 - Jim Frolking (P-51 Mustang Pilot, Shot Down Behind Enemy Lines)
Description: Walk Among Heroes is honored to feature P-51 Mustang Pilot, First Lieutenant James (Jim) Frolking as our guest for Episode 23. Mr. Frolking joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 8th Air Force's 479th Fighter Group, arriving in England just in time to fly his first mission on June 6, 1944, a day forever known as 'D-Day'. Initially flying P-38's, Mr. Frolking provide air cover for the invasion forces on June 6th. Following D-Day Mr. Frolking provided bomber support/escort for long B-17 and B-24 bombing missions into Germany and surrounding areas (50 missions).First Lie...