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Eight Manchester United F.C. players and 15 other passengers are killed in the Munich air disaster.
A plane crash near Munich claimed the lives of eight Manchester United players, becoming one of football’s most tragic incidents.
On February 6, 1958, British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off from Munich-Riem Airport.
The flight was carrying the Manchester United football team, nicknamed the ‘Busby Babes,’ along with supporters and journalists.
Twenty-three of the 44 people on board were killed, including eight players and three club staff.
The disaster sent shockwaves through the football world and led to an outpouring of grief across England.
Manchester United rebuilt under manager Matt Busby, and the club’s resilience became a part of its enduring legacy.
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Munich air disaster