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A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, sending smoke billowing into the sky and triggering an immediate emergency response. The base shut down operations, rerouted all flights, and suspended visitor access to focus on recovery. With a crew of five aboard — including pilots and navigators — the fate of the crew remains unknown. This iconic bomber, capable of carrying nuclear weapons and dating back to the 1950s, is part of a major modernization effort underway. Edwards, known for testing advanced aircraft, is currently upgrading the B-52 fleet with new engines and avionics. This crash marks the first loss of a B-52 since 2016, and officials are investigating whether the aircraft was involved in any test-related activity at the time.

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