B-52 Crash Victims

Air Force identifies eight killed in a fiery B-52 bomber crash at Edwards.

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Widow claims B-52 victim knew 'something was wrong' with the plane' before fatal flight

Air Force Identifies Eight Crew Members Killed in B-52 Bomber Crash * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

Air Force identifies air crew killed in California B-52 crash

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The Air Force identified the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California and burst into flames. The bomber was flying a routine test mission, with those aboard including active-duty airmen, a reservist, government civilians and contractors, including Boeing employees. Officials said initial indications showed the crash was not survivable, and commanders mourned the victims as “dedicated professionals” and valued members of the Edwards and Air Force community. The cause remains under investigation as the service releases names and details about those killed.

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Mechanical Concerns

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The widow of Defense Department contractor Jeromy Smith said he had flagged technical problems with the B-52 in the days before the fatal flight. Those claims have raised questions about whether a mechanical issue may have contributed to the crash, though officials have not announced a cause.