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Tragic B-52 Bomber Crash Claims Lives of Eight Crew Members in California

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A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, resulting in the deaths of all eight crew members onboard. This incident marks the deadliest B-52 crash since 1982. The aircraft took off at 11:20 a.m. local time to support a radar modernization program. The crew comprised military personnel, civilians, and contractors, with two Boeing employees among them. The crash site has been secured for investigation, which will take approximately six months to yield public details. The base has reopened, but operations are paused through Tuesday as the investigation proceeds.

Key Details: • Crash occurred at 11:20 a.m. on Monday. • Investigation details will be public in about six months. • Edwards Air Force Base operations paused through Tuesday.

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CaliforniaBoeingEdwards Air Force BaseAir Force Col. James HayesChief Master Sgt. Joshua T. SkarlokenSecretary of the Air Force Troy E. MeinkHouse Speaker Mike JohnsonCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom

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