B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base in southern California (opens original article in a new tab)

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US air force base in California's Mojave Desert, with no immediate information on injuries. The aircraft, which has been in service since 1955, is a long-range bomber capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons.

• A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert
• Emergency crews responded to the crash at 11:20am with no immediate information on injuries
• The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that has been in service since 1955