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Munich air disaster

Took place on February 6, 1958

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The 69th anniversary falls on February 6, 2027, in 105 days.

The Munich air disaster occurred on 6 February 1958, when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on its third attempt to take off at Munich-Riem Airport in Munich, West Germany. The aircraft was carrying the Manchester United football team, nicknamed the "Busby Babes", along with supporters and journalists.

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