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US strategic bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, crashed 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:.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated entertainment & hollywood brief. The source report from The Hill says: A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, crashed 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:.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Jun 15, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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  1. Source published: Jun 15, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC
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