Designed in a Dayton hotel room over one weekend, the B-52 Stratofortress has fought every US war since 1965. Eight died in Monday’s crash. | World News

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base June 15, military officials said.

An official said an investigation could take up to six months and noted the B-52 in question was involved in a "radar modernization program."