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Nation on Film

Testimony and archive footage tell the story of the Munich air disaster that took the lives of some of Manchester United's promising players 50 years ago.

Testimony and archive footage tell the story of the Munich air disaster that took the lives of some of Manchester United's most promising players 50 years ago. Twenty three people died when British European Airways Flight 609 crashed in 1958. The team were known as the 'Busby babes', and there was much excitement surrounding their European success. Features Sir Bobby Charlton and Harry Gregg.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 8 Feb 2008 19:30

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  • Fri 8 Feb 2008 19:30