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US strategic bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
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US strategic bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

The Hill · Jun 15, 2026, 7:44 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, crashed on Monday shortly after taking off from an air base in California. The long-range bomber, which can perform a variety of missions and is produced by Boeing, crashed on the Edwards Air Force Base at 11:20 a.m. local tim

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