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Bomber Crewman's Ghostly Apparition

Former site of RAF Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire Apparition World War II

The Former RAF Grove site in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is home to a reported ghostly apparition. Staff at the private company which took over this industrial unit frequently reported a ghostly figure dressed in flying kit or feeling his presence. The identity of the bomber crewman remains a mystery but it's believed he was a local man killed when his bomber crash landed nearby. The payload exploded, killing everyone on board. His presence has been a regular occurrence since the late 1970s.

Historical records show that RAF Grove was an active Royal Air Force base during World War II. The base was used for bomber training and operations. It's likely that the ghostly figure is that of a crewman who lost his life during a training exercise or operational flight. Witnesses describe the apparition as a man dressed in flying kit, suggesting that he may have been caught off guard or in the midst of his duties when he met his untimely demise. The fact that his presence has been felt by multiple staff members over the years lends credibility to the claims.

Historical Context

RAF Grove was an active Royal Air Force base during World War II

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Industrial Unit
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Limited Access
Date / Era
Late 1970s
Postcode Area
OX15

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