People across Manchester reported hearing a 'huge bang' overhead this evening (July 6). The noise, which was reported in Ancoats, but also heard as far as Gorton and Trafford, caught the attention of many in the city shortly before 8pm.
It is understood the noise actually came from three Eurofighter Typhoon aircrafts, which were performing a fly past over Old Trafford, shortly before 8pm.
Many people reported seeing the aircrafts flying over their houses shortly afterwards. Old Trafford, which is home to Manchester United Football Club, is hosting the opening game of the UEFA Women's Euro's tournament on Wednesday night (July 6), at 8pm.
To mark the occasion, the three fighter jets performed a quick flyover the city, causing many to run to their windows. READ MORE TfGM issues travel advice ahead of first Women’s Euros match at Old Trafford The Royal Air Force confirmed the news officially, announcing: "At 19:52 this evening, three RAF Typhoon aircraft will conduct a flypast over Old Trafford Stadium to mark the start of the UEFA Women's EURO. "The RAF is proud to support the opening of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Tournament and will be cheering on the Lionesses tonight and Northern Ireland tomorrow night.
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