B-52 bomber crashes in California desert ‘shortly after take off’

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over an undisclosed location during a Bomber Task Force mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 17, 2025. This BTF showcased the U.S. Air Force???s ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets from U.S. bases to Europe and beyond, demonstrating global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas A. Monteleone)
A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flies over an undisclosed location(Picture: United States Air Forces Central)

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after taking off from a base close to Los Angeles.

‘A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11.20am’, the base said on Read Entire Article