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UK plane disaster killed 55 - now people in certain jet seats always get asked same question

The Mirror UK News · 22 August 2026 at 10:01

UK plane disaster killed 55 - now people in certain jet seats always get asked same question

British Airtours Flight 28M departed Manchester Airport for Corfu 41 years ago today (Saturday, August 22) - and the tragedy that killed 55 people changed aviation safety forever

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UK plane disaster killed 55 - now people in certain jet seats always get asked same question

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