Britain’s ‘Bermuda triangle’ where plane plunged is home to twisted metal – The Mirror
An area of the UK where more than 50 lives have been lost from down planes has been dubbed the UK’s Bermuda Triangle after decades of tragic accidents in the area
Eerie echoes of tragedies of the past litter an area of Britain which has been dubbed the UK’s “Bermuda Triangle” after a number of plane catastrophes.
The Pennine moors in Derbyshire and Greater Manchester are a favourite stop for walkers enjoying the beautiful views and vistas. However, just below their feet are reminders of a grim past as at least 50 lives have been lost in the area from eight downed planes.
Crash sites from some disasters have been preserved, with hikers able to see some of the wreckage still visible above the rocks. Among those is the B-29 crash site near Glossop, Derbyshire, which is littered with metal shrapnel from the Bleaklow Bomber disaster on the Bleaklow Moors.
The US Air Force aircraft crashed into the rocks at Higher Shelf Stones in November 1948, killing 13 people. The plane was used to capture footage of nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll at the time and is feared to have crashed due to poor vision and thick cloud at the time, CheshireLive reports.
The area has been dubbed the UK’s Bermuda Triangle. It is thought the plane’s pilot believed he was clear of the hills and began descending. Aboard were 11 crew members and two military passengers.
The plane was ripped apart on impact with the ground and scattered debris over the hills with only the tail section remaining intact. The morning after the wreck, the bodies of the crew and passengers were recovered and taken to RAF Burtonwood. The aircraft was carrying $7,400 in wages for the airbase. The money survived the fire and was found at the crash site by military police.
In just 17 years, scores people died in the area famous for its stunning moorland and dramatic scenery. But despite modern technological advancements, there's no scientific evidence to suggest any reason for the crashes other than the frequent torrential weather conditions and difficult to navigate terrain – as well as the high concentration of nearby airbases. Thankfully, there haven't been any crashes recorded in the area since 1956. The patch – around 20 miles from Manchester Airport – is generally considered a safe route.
Last month it was reported a scientist believed he knew what is behind the Bermuda Triangle disappearances. The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the North Atlantic ocean near Bermuda, where several ships have disappeared over the years. Some have claimed there’s a whirlpool hidden there, while others suggest that aliens may be to blame for the disappearances. But one expert claims that rocks may explain the mystery.
Speaking in a Channel 5 documentary, Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle, Nick Hutchings, a mineral prospector, explained: “Bermuda’s basically a sea mountain – it’s an underwater volcano. 30 million years ago, it was sticking up above sea level. It has now eroded away and we’re left with the top of a volcano. We have a few core samples, which have magnetite in them. It’s the most magnetic naturally occurring material on Earth.”
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