On the 6th of February 1958, the greatest tragedy in Manchester United's history took place, when the plane carrying the team back from a successful European Cup tie in Belgrade, crashed during take-off after refuelling in Munich.

The Munich disaster robbed the world of 8 of the finest young players in Europe, and brought to an end the magic of the "Busby Babes" - United's adventurous, attacking, young team.

Today, we remember Geoff Bent, Roger Byrne, Eddie Colman, Duncan Edwards, Mark Jones, David Pegg, Tommy Taylor and Liam "Billy" Whelan, alongside the others who were killed in the tragedy.

We also pay tribute to those who played heroic and important roles, both in the immediate and ongoing aftermath of the disaster and helped to keep the red flag flying high, ensuring that Man United will never die.

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