Yes. It's all odd. The fire from explosion was massive. Not sure if it was carrying anything. I have no idea on the details of the "how". Only a possible motive and that foul play could be part of it. Maybe with time those around the base could have more info that we would learn about.
B52s are used to carry nuclear bombs. I've seen them at March Air Force Base taking off and landing. A group will take off before the others land, ensuring a fleet is always airborne with nuclear bombs. It's been that way for a very long time and I have a feeling it's status quo at more than 1 base. I don't think they fly out of Edwards with nuclear bombs, but we never know. If the plane was going down and had nuclear bombs, the pilot may have initiated a self destruction mode. The rank of the pilot can indicate what may have been on the plane.
Yes. It's all odd. The fire from explosion was massive. Not sure if it was carrying anything. I have no idea on the details of the "how". Only a possible motive and that foul play could be part of it. Maybe with time those around the base could have more info that we would learn about.
B52s are used to carry nuclear bombs. I've seen them at March Air Force Base taking off and landing. A group will take off before the others land, ensuring a fleet is always airborne with nuclear bombs. It's been that way for a very long time and I have a feeling it's status quo at more than 1 base. I don't think they fly out of Edwards with nuclear bombs, but we never know. If the plane was going down and had nuclear bombs, the pilot may have initiated a self destruction mode. The rank of the pilot can indicate what may have been on the plane.