Air Force bomber crashed on takeoff at California base (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California with no immediate reports of casualties

• A B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California
• No immediate casualties were reported following the crash
• The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber built by Boeing capable of carrying nuclear weapons