B-2 Bomber Crashes in Guam

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HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2008 -- An Air Force B-2 bomber crashed on Andersen Air Force Base in Guam Saturday morning local Guam time.

Two pilots from the 509th Bomb Wing were on board and ejected. They have been evaluated by medical authorities and are in good condition.

The B-2 was deployed to Andersen Air Force Base from Whiteman Air Force Base, MO.

Emergency responders are on scene. A board of officers will investigate the accident. More information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

NOTE: Guam is across the International Date Line. The accident occurred Friday evening EST.

(From a PACAF Public Affairs press release.)

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