In September 1951, an F2H Banshee, damaged in combat, crashed into aircraft parked on the forward flight deck of USS Essex (CV 9) causing an explosion and fire which killed seven. This footage was taken as the F2H burns on flight deck, with smoke and flames from crashed plane (NARA) | Naval History & Heritage Command

The Story of the Banshee. In Ireland the story of the Banshee has been told for generations. A wailing lady who comes to announce the deaths of a loved one. #irishfolklore #banshee #IrishStories | Retrobite Irish Mythology