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Eight killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
News On AIR··17 Jun
News On AIR reported that a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard. The cause was not immediately clear.
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What It Means For You
- Military test crashes can affect modernization programmes and safety rules.
- Families of military, civilian and contractor personnel need formal support and answers.
- The B-52 remains a strategic aircraft despite its age.
What's Happening
- The aircraft crashed around 11:20 am local time, according to News On AIR.
- The airfield was closed and inbound aircraft were diverted.
- Emergency crews responded and visitor passes were suspended.
Crash Context
- Fallback reports say the aircraft was a B-52H on a radar modernisation test mission.
- Two Boeing employees were reportedly among those killed.
- Investigations may take months to determine cause.
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