Sixty-five years on today, the Munich Air Disaster decimated the famous Busby Babes. Returning to Manchester victorious after knocking out Red Star Belgrade, the flight stopped to refuel in Munich. After two failed take-offs and with snow falling and conditions deteriorating, an overnight stay was rejected in favour of one last attempt. That final attempt would cost twenty-three lives, twenty who died at the scene.
Manchester United Foundation have marked the anniversary with a moving poem from current players and participants in the charity.
The Victims (Players and Staff)
- Geoff Bent
- Roger Byrne
- Eddie Colman
- Duncan Edwards
- Mark Jones
- David Pegg
- Tommy Taylor
- Billy Whelan
- Walter Crickmer (club secretary)
- Tom Curry (trainer)
- Bert Whalley (coach)
The Victims (Journalists and Passengers)
- Alf Clarke
- Donny Davies
- George Follows
- Tom Jackson
- Archie Ledbrooke
- Henry Rose
- Frank Swift
- Eric Thompson
- Bela Miklos (travel agent)
- Willie Satinoff (supporter)