February 6, 1958; The darkest day for Manchester united.February 6 will always be remembered by everyone connected with Manchester United;because 23 people including 8 players & 3 club members died in Munich air crash.
After a tie against Red Star Belgrade in European cup,the team was flying back to their home.The team stopped in Germany to refuel.While taking off after refuelling the plane,the first two attempts were aborted;& following the third attempt the plane crashed.
21 of the people on plane died instantly.Aeroplane captain kenneth Rayment died a few weeks later from the injury & Duncan Edward one of the eight victim from team passed 15 days after the crash.8 journalist also died during the plane crash.
Roger Byrne,Eddie Colman,Mark Jones,David pegg,Tommy Taylor,Geoff Bent,Liam Whelan, & Duncan Edward all died along with club staff secretary Walter Crickmer,trainer Tom Curry & coach Bert whalley.
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