Air Force bomber crashed on takoff at California base
a day ago
- #US Air Force
- #Military Aircraft
- #Crash Incident
- A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
- No immediate casualties reported; emergency crews responded to the desert crash site.
- The B-52 is a long-range, nuclear-capable bomber used since 1955, costing $84 million per unit.
- Operated by a five-person crew, nicknamed 'the Buff' (Big Ugly Fat Fellow).