BREAKING: A #b52 Stratofortress — the legendary "#nuclearbomber " that's been the backbone of America's strategic deterrent since the #coldwar — crashed shortly after takeoff at #edwards Air Force Base in California's
Mojave Desert. 🚨
All 8 crew members aboard were killed, including military personnel, government civilians, and contractors. The aircraft was flying a test mission for the B-52's radar modernization program when it went down, leaving wreckage so severe it was barely recognizable.
#nuclearbomber #aviationhistory #b52bomber #factexplain
