8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.

Jun 16, 2026 0

8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday, the base said.

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