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Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday.

Edwards Air Force Base, California

Who
Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, Maj. Alexander Davis, Maj. Robert Dee, Maj. Brad Hovey, Jeremy Smith, Christopher Rischar, Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, Col. Gregory Watson, Col. Thomas Tauer, Col. James Hayes, Doug Birkey
What
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:12:56 GMT · 2h 8m ago
Where
Edwards Air Force Base, California ·
Why
The crew was embarking on a test mission for the Air Force's Radar Modernization Program when the plane crashed on the runway shortly after taking off and burst into flames.
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How this affects you

This incident highlights the inherent risks of testing aging military aircraft, with the U.S. Air Force continuing to use B-52 bombers built in the 1960s and investing billions to upgrade them to fly into the 2050s. An Accident Investigation Board will examine the incident, with initial conclusions on the cause expected to take up to six months.

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    Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday.
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    Eight people were killed in a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crash on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base.
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    Eight people were killed this week when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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