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Items stolen from Man Utd Munich air disaster memorial

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The foundation has urged the return of stolen items, saying they mean so much to bereaved families.

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A sign showing the time and date of the Munich aeroplane crash at Old Trafford football ground. Skipper Roger Byrne, England internationals Tommy Taylor and Duncan Edwards, plus Geoff Bent, Eddie Colman, Mark Jones, David Pegg and Billy Whelan were the Manchester United players killed
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The foundation has urged the return of stolen items, saying they mean so much to bereaved families.

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  1. The Independent · reported · 2026-10-30 13:57 UTC

    Man United's Munich air disaster memorial vandalised with items stolen by thieves ↗

    A charity has expressed its sadness after items were stolen from a memorial commemorating the Munich air disaster in Germany.Located at Manchesterplatz, the display honours the 23 victims of the...

  2. BBC Sport · reported · 2026-10-30 15:03 UTC

    Items stolen from Man Utd Munich air disaster memorial ↗

    The foundation has urged the return of stolen items, saying they mean so much to bereaved families.

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