B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
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U.S. Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
June 15, 2026
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A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Eight crew members are believed to have died in the crash. The military has suspended non-commercial visitor passes to focus on emergency response.
- Earlier version 26/15/2026, 11:20:14 PM
- Earlier version 16/15/2026, 11:00:58 PM
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