September 26, 1994🇺🇸Crash
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RAF Boscombe Down: Secret US aircraft crash
On September 26, 1994, a secret US aircraft crashed during takeoff at RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, England. The site was secured by SAS forces, and wreckage was swiftly transported to the US by C-5 Galaxy amid official denials.
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Incident Overview On September 26, 1994, an unidentified aircraft, linked to US black missions, experienced a takeoff failure on Runway 23 at RAF Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, England. Eyewitnesses observed the plane's rear elevated, suggesting nose wheel collapse. Emergency vehicles surrounded it, and tarpaulins concealed the site from view.
Response and Security Measures Special Air Service (SAS) personnel in plainclothes arrived via Agusta A109 helicopter from Middle Wallop, alongside an RAF Chinook. The base closed to flights, blocking further access. Fire engines and coverings protected the wreckage, hampering investigations as reported in Air Forces Monthly.
Aircraft Recovery A USAF C-5 Galaxy was diverted to the base, loading disassembled parts for return to the US, possibly Plant 42. Witnesses noted stealth features like inward-canting twin fins, charcoal-grey color, and front-hinged canopy on a fighter-sized craft.
Official Denials and Significance UK Defense Minister Nicholas Soames denied any crash in Parliament, claiming only Sea King helicopters flew. No official confirmation exists, fueling speculation of projects like Aurora or Astra. This remains a key aviation mystery tied to clandestine US-UK cooperation.
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