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The Phantom RAF Pilot

RAF Mepel, Sutton, Cambridge Apparition World War II

RAF Mepal in Sutton, Cambridge, is said to be haunted by the ghost of an RAF pilot. In November 1960, an RAF police officer encountered the apparition of the pilot in full flying gear while the fog rolled in. The phantom simply dissolved into thin air before the officer's eyes. What's interesting is that the witness tried to report the incident, only to be told it wasn't worth bothering with as it had been seen before. This rather dismissive response hints at a deeper history of paranormal activity at the site.

Digging deeper into the history of RAF Mepal, we find that it was an active base during World War II. On the night of the reported ghost sighting, others on site claimed to have heard the sound of an aircraft flying low, as if preparing to land, but no plane ever touched down. This combination of visual and audio phenomena suggests that the phantom pilot might be more than just a simple ghost - perhaps a residual haunting, replaying a moment from the past.

Historical Context

RAF Mepal was an active base during World War II.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former RAF Base
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Limited Access
Date / Era
November 1960
Postcode Area
CB6

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