B-52 Crash Victims Identified

The Air Force identified the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California and burst into flames. The bomber was flying a routine test mission, with those aboard including active-duty airmen, a reservist, government civilians and contractors, including Boeing employees. Officials said initial indications showed the crash was not survivable, and commanders mourned the victims as “dedicated professionals” and valued members of the Edwards and Air Force community. The cause remains under investigation as the service releases names and details about those killed.