US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
Summary
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California. Emergency crews are responding, and no information about injuries has been released yet.Key Facts
- The crash happened at 11:20 local time at Edwards Air Force Base.
- A large black smoke cloud was visible for miles after the crash.
- Emergency teams arrived quickly, and the situation is still ongoing.
- The B-52 Stratofortress bomber has been in use by the US military since the 1950s.
- The B-52 can carry up to 70,000 pounds of bombs and nuclear missiles.
- It typically flies up to 50,000 feet and can refuel mid-air to extend its range.
- The bomber usually has a crew of five: commander, pilot, two navigators, and an electronic warfare officer.
- The B-52 has been involved recently in military actions against Iran.
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