B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force base in California
By The Washington Times (U.S.) | Created at 2026-06-15 19:51:15 | Updated at 2026-06-16 18:51:34
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La. is seen here airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, FILE photo)
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By Associated Press -
Monday, June 15, 2026
EDWARDS, Calif. — A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California, officials said.
Emergency crews were responding after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force base, the military said on X. There was no immediate information on whether anyone was hurt