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Eight crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission on Monday, Air Force officials said.

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Edwards Air Force Base, California

Who
Eight crew members, Air Force officials, base officials, Mayor R. Rex Parris
What
Eight crew members are presumed dead after a B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine test mission on Monday, Air Force officials said.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:46:39 GMT · 2h 13m ago
Where
Edwards Air Force Base, California ·
Why
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff around 11:20 a.m. during a routine test mission.
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A military B-52 bomber crash resulting in the presumed death of eight crew members during a routine test mission at a major U.S. air base highlights risks in military operations.

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