# B-52 down at Edwards AFB

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**Created:** [June 16, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-52-down-at-edwards-afb/1030926 "2026-06-16T00:42:11Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 16, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-52-down-at-edwards-afb/1030926/2 "2026-06-16T00:52:30Z")

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Related FQ about the specifics of the aircraft.

> [@B-52 crash question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-52-crash-question/1030919):
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> What model of B-52 just crashed at Edwards AFB today right after takeoff?

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> [@Tripler](#):
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> This is a sad day for me . . . I think one of my really good AF friends (read ‘brother’') was onboard.

I hope not, but if so, I’m sorry for your loss.

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