US strategic bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California

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 11:20 a.m. local time, the base said.  The base said emergency…

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