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spejic
23 Jul 2008, 10:25 PM
The unarmed aircraft was going to conduct a flyby during celebrations on Guam. All 6 crew dead.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hDy8g30_38djxH2SDPj8FQm-2h2wD923SF1OC

B-52's have had a good safety record recently. No word on the cause.

JBigjake
24 Jul 2008, 12:10 PM
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hDy8g30_38djxH2SDPj8FQm-2h2wD923SF1OC
B-52's have had a good safety record recently.
"93 remain in the Air Force's fleet. ... The Air Force's last crash involving a B-52 was also to perform for spectators. On June 24, 1994 ..."
Odd. None lost in combat or training; two lost in performances.