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Unexplained Boom Rattles Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk

Flight tracking showed no matching aircraft, leaving the cause unconfirmed.

Overview

  • A loud bang was reported around 4:30pm Monday, with residents saying windows and buildings shook.
  • Many witnesses described the noise as a possible sonic boom or an explosion based on what they heard.
  • People in multiple locations reported jets overhead at the time, though no aircraft appeared on public flight-tracking data.
  • Accounts came from Norwich and nearby areas including Necton near Swaffham, spanning parts of Norfolk and Suffolk.
  • Reporters have requested comment from the Ministry of Defence, RAF bases and local police, with no official explanation yet.