A plane crash occurred Monday night at an air base in California. According to what has become known, a B52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff.
Rescue crews immediately rushed to the scene to put out the fire. Usually there are five people on this particular aircraft. Specifically, two pilots, a radar navigator, a navigator and an electronic warfare officer.
The aircraft was one of 76 B-52s remaining in the Air Force fleet. The fleet is expected to remain in service for decades as the Air Force moves forward with extensive modernization upgrades.
The nuclear-capable bomber first entered service in the 1950s and remains a centerpiece of the US strategic bomber force.
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BREAKING: A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, triggering an emergency response.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene as thick black smoke billowed from the wreckage scattered across the desert airfield.
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