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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tara Copp

Multiple crew failures and wind shear led to January crash of B-1 bomber, Air Force says

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A fiery January crash of a B-1 bomber in South Dakota was caused by multiple crew failures, terrible winter weather and a last-minute brush with wind shear that resulted in all four members ejecting and the total loss of the $450 million warplane, Air Force Global Strike Command said Thursday.

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