A US B-52 bomber, one of the longest-serving aircraft in the US Air Force, crashed in California on June 16, 2026, while conducting a routine test mission. The details surrounding the incident, including the cause of the crash and any potential casualties, have not been fully disclosed.
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US B-52 Bomber Crashes in California During Test Mission
A B-52 bomber from the US Air Force crashed in California on June 16, 2026, during a routine test mission. Further details regarding the incident are still pending.
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