UPDATE: Eight victims identified in deadly B-52 crash in California
Our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles have the latest updates as Edwards Air Force Base officials released the identities of the eight crew members
Our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles have the latest updates as Edwards Air Force Base officials released the identities of the eight crew members killed Monday when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission. Officials said the B-52 bomber took off shortly before noon under clear skies, heading south-west, but slammed into the ground about halfway down the 15,000-foot runway.
"It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I can now share the names of the eight extraordinary Americans we lost during Monday’s B-52 crash," said Col. Thomas Tauer, 412th Test Wing Commander. "They were dedicated professionals, beloved family members and irreplaceable teammates.
These Airmen were more than coworkers. They were friends, mentors, teammates and valued members of our Edwards and Air Force family." Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! Where to watch LiveNOW from FO Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation.
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