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Captain Scholz Airfield Ghost

Little Walden Airfield, Little Walden, Essex Post-Mortem Apparition World War II

Little Walden Airfield, a now abandoned site near Saffron Walden, has a fascinating and eerie tale to tell. It's here that Captain Scholz, an American pilot, made a lasting impression - fifty years after his untimely death. In November 1993, a driver passing by the airfield caught a glimpse of the captain's ghostly figure, dressed in his flying suit, sitting in the back seat of their car. The apparition was only visible for a few seconds, but it left a lasting impact on the witness.

Digging deeper into the history, we find that Captain Scholz was flying a Mustang when it crash-landed at the airfield back in the 1940s. It's said that his spirit has lingered, reliving the moments of his final flight. This post-mortem manifestation is a classic example of a residual haunting, where the spirit replays a traumatic event. The fact that the apparition appeared in a car, near the site of his death, suggests a strong emotional connection to the location.

Historical Context

The airfield was used during World War II for military operations.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Abandoned Airfield
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
November 1993
Postcode Area
CB11

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