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US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California

US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
BBC News Monday 15 June 2026, 19:47 UTC 1 min read
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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been used by the US military since the 1950s.
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