A loud ‘explosion’ was heard around 1pm this afternoon, 12 January 2021 which may have bemused residents.
Rather than thunder or an explosion, it was an RAF Typhoon scrambled from RAF Coningsby called to investigate a plane which was no longer responding to Air Traffic Control.
More info from the BBC below:
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-55636583
bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-essex-55634250
Buy us a coffee! ☕
For over 15 years the Stambourne website has been entirely funded by one single person. Now we are asking for a small token donation, to keep things running smoothly. If you find value in our website and in what it offers, consider buying us a virtual coffee ☕
Use the button below to make a contribution, however small, to the upkeep and running costs. We would be immensely grateful for the support. Thank you! And cheers!
Click here for other ways to support the Stambourne website »
Latest Stambourne News
- Neapolitan pizza in Stambourne
First Friday of every month — 4pm – 8pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall on the first Friday of every month, for… Read more: Neapolitan pizza in Stambourne - The Noodle & Dumpling Bar in Stambourne
Saturday, 22nd February 2025 — 5pm – 8pm // The Noodle & Dumpling Bar will visit Stambourne on Saturday, 22nd February from 5pm to 8pm.… Read more: The Noodle & Dumpling Bar in Stambourne - Knit & Natter Club
Every Thursday — 5pm – 7pm // THE Stambourne Knitting group – Get crafty with knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more! Bring along your… Read more: Knit & Natter Club - Winter Craft Market in Stambourne
Saturday, 15th February 2025 — 10.30am – 1.30pm // Come along to the Stambourne Village Hall on Saturday, 15th February 2024 for our Winter Craft Market, part… Read more: Winter Craft Market in Stambourne - Census records from 1921
From the Stambourne Census return, kindly provided by Tony Bayley, January 2025 A few facts from the return: Apart from the normal information gathered in… Read more: Census records from 1921