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U.S. Air Force identifies 8 killed in B-52 crash

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The U.S. Air Force identified eight crew members who died in a B-52 crash during a routine test mission in California.
WHO: U.S. Air Force officials; Col. Thomas Tauer
WHAT: Identified eight crew members killed in a B-52 Stratofortress crash during a routine test mission.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM ET
WHERE: Mojave Desert, Edwards Air Force Base, California
WHY: The B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission.
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