Nuclear Bomb Lost in Mid-Air Collision—The Untold Story!

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Nuclear Bomb Lost in Mid-Air Collision—The Untold Story!

short summary: In January 1966, two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers, carrying nuclear bombs, collided with a KC-135 Stratotanker during an in-flight refueling over Spain. This aviation accident resulted in the loss of seven crew members and the crash of both Boeing aircraft. The wreckage, including four B28RI thermonuclear bombs, fell near the village of Palomares. While three bombs were quickly recovered, the fourth was found underwater after a prolonged search involving submarines. The crash led to radioactive contamination, prompting a significant decontamination operation and diplomatic tensions. The incident also caused the suspension of U.S. nuclear-armed bomber flights over Europe.
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