A sonic boom startled residents across Norfolk and Suffolk on January 12 at 16:30 GMT. A doorbell cam captured the noise, which sounded like an explosion and reportedly shook buildings. The interruption famously surprised photographer David Shenton, who was filming a promotional video for an event at the Norwich Arts Centre when the boom occurred.
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that RAF Typhoons had not been deployed, despite speculation. As supersonic flight over land is strictly controlled, the source of the noise remains undetermined. The United States Air Force has been contacted for comment.
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