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B-52 bomber crash kills eight after takeoff from Edwards

A US Air Force B-52 crashed immediately after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, killing eight people.
WHO: US Air Force B-52 bomber crew and base officials
WHAT: A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after takeoff during a routine test mission, killing eight people.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM ET
WHERE: Edwards Air Force Base, southern California
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
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