- A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards AFB near Los Angeles; initial indications suggest the crash was not survivable and eight crew members are believed to be dead.
- Emergency crews responded, the airfield was closed and inbound flights diverted, and a press conference was scheduled as officials worked to account for personnel.
- The B-52 is an iconic, decades-old bomber (in service since 1955) still undergoing costly modernizations and a major re-engining program despite production ending in 1962.
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