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B-52 accident update: Edwards releases names of fallen crew members
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Key Points:
- Eight individuals were killed in a B-52 Stratofortress crash shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test mission on Monday.
- The victims include a mix of Air Force officers, reservists, pilots, weapon systems officers, and flight test engineers, some affiliated with Boeing and the 419th Flight Test Squadron.
- Col. Thomas Tauer, 412th Test Wing Commander, expressed deep sorrow and emphasized the close-knit nature of the team, highlighting their roles as professionals and family members.
- The names of the deceased were released after a 24-hour waiting period following next of kin notifications, in accordance with Department of War policy.
- An Interim Safety Investigation Board is currently investigating the crash, and Edwards AFB airfield remains closed until further notice.
