Tributes paid to Busby Babes

The Manchester United family today gathered to pay tribute to the fallen Busby Babes 50 years after the tragedy which claimed their lives.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2008 - 14:40
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The Manchester United family today gathered to pay tribute to the fallen Busby Babes 50 years after the tragedy which claimed their lives.

Half a century to the minute since BEA Flight 609 ZU crashed on take-off from Munich Airport, the club marked the anniversary of their passing with a memorial service at Old Trafford.

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