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US Army B52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base

A B52 bomber of the US Army crashed on the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base in California. According to Spiegel, the aircraft broke apart shortly after takeoff.

US Army B52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
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The crash occurred on the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base, a historic site in California. It was there that the first US jet aircraft took off, and legendary pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier.

The circumstances of the crash remain unclear. The US Army has launched an investigation. Further details on possible casualties or damage are not yet available.

Source: www.spiegel.de