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SECURITYJun 16 · 09:25 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight people aboard, including military personnel and government contractors. The crash occurred during a routine test mission for the radar modernization program, with Boeing confirming two employees were on board. The cause remains under investigation, which may take up to six months.

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B-52 bombertopicEdwards Air Force BaseplaceBoeingorganization412th Test WingorganizationAir Force Secretary Troy Meinkpersonradar modernization programtopicActive Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systemtopic
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