Historical Events tagged with "blackdown"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Crash of Iberia Flight 062 in Sussex
November 4th, 1967 57 years ago
Iberia Flight 062 crashed in Blackdown, West Sussex, resulting in the loss of all 37 individuals aboard, including renowned British actress June Thorburn. The aircraft, a Douglas DC-8, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff from Madrid, leading to the tragic incident. The circumstances surrounding the crash raised questions regarding aviation safety protocols of the time and sparked significant public interest due to the presence of a notable figure among the victims.
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