Fenland Shaken by Morning Sonic Boom
Residents across Fenland were left rattled on Thursday, October 17, by a massive explosion-like blast at around 8.30am. It wasn’t a bomb or accident — it was a sonic boom from RAF jets tearing through the sound barrier.
Windows Shook, Car Alarms Blared
The shockwave echoed through towns and villages including Doddington, Wimblington, Benwick, March, and Chatteris. Homes trembled, windows rattled, and car alarms went off, sparking panic among locals.
Paul Wright, a local homeowner who snapped a photo of one of the roaring jets, said:
“We thought something was coming through the roof. It sounded like an explosion, and the whole ceiling vibrated! My dogs ran in from the garden terrified.”
Others reported similar chaos. One said the noise was so loud it “set off car alarms” and made their “windows vibrate.”
Ministry of Defence Confirms RAF Jets Behind Boom
The Ministry of Defence and local aviation officials have yet to release a full statement. However, Norfolk Police confirmed the blast was not an explosion but a sonic boom caused by RAF aircraft speeding past the sound barrier.
What Is a Sonic Boom?
A sonic boom happens when an aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound. This breaks air pressure barriers, creating powerful shockwaves that travel far and wide — and sound like a huge explosion to anyone on the ground.
