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At least two dead in B-52 bomber crash near Guam (2nd Roundup)
Jul 21, 2008, 22:34 GMT
Washington - A US B-52 bomber crashed Monday near Guam, killing two members of a crew who were about to participate in a ceremony celebrating the island's independence, the Air Force said.
The Stratofortress bomber was operating out of Andersen Air Force and went missing about 50 kilometres off Guam's north-west coast, according to a statement issued by the base. Search efforts were continuing for the other four crew members.
The plane was not carrying weapons.
B-52s have been in service since 1955.
The accident is the second for the US Air Force this year on Guam. In February, a B-2 crashed at Andersen Air Force Base in the first- ever loss of a stealth bomber. The military estimated the loss of the aircraft at 1.4 billion dollars.
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That's what happens...Jul 22nd, 2008 - 01:51:20
when you take a 53 year old brick out for a joy ride.
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