1958: Seven Man United players killed in Munich air disaster

Seven Manchester United footballers are among 21 people killed when their plane crashes in Munich in February 1958.

The British European Airways plane caught fire shortly after take off with 38 passengers and six crew on board.

The footballing world was left reeling from the loss of some of its most talented young players - known as the Busby Babes.

BBC Archive: This BBC News bulletin was broadcast on 6 February 1958.