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Ghostly Flying Fortress

Old Horham Airfield, Horham, Suffolk Apparition World War II

Old Horham Airfield in Suffolk is home to a rather unusual ghostly sighting. A phantom B-17 Flying Fortress is said to appear in the skies above the airfield, seemingly out of nowhere, before landing on the remains of the old runway. This eerie apparition has left many to wonder about the history of the airfield and the story behind this ghostly aircraft.

Built during World War II, Horham Airfield was an important base for the US Army Air Forces. The B-17 Flying Fortress was a common sight in the skies above the airfield during its operational years. It's possible that the ghostly aircraft is a manifestation of the airfield's history, perhaps a lingering presence of one of the many planes that once called Horham home. While there's no concrete evidence to explain the haunting, it's clear that this phantom Flying Fortress has become an integral part of the airfield's paranormal folklore.

Historical Context

Horham Airfield was a US Army Air Forces base during World War II

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former Airfield
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
IP26

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