bomber

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The crash occurred shortly after takeoff in what military officials said was supposed to be a test flight to update the B-52’s radar, and a wider effort to modernize the 70-year-old heavy bomber fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

More than half a dozen versions of the heavy bomber have been used by the U.S. military, which is planning yet another update of the aging aircraft as it nears its 100th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

A US B-52 bomber crashed in California on Monday, Edwards Air Force Base said on social media, with pictures showing the aftermath of a large fire that appeared to have destroyed the aircraft.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane has "crashed shortly after take off" from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, the base said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

James Shin Hoo, the bomber, was coming back.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin