First victim of B-52 Stratofortress horror crash identified — as friend reveals how family is coping

Metro exclusive details First victim of B-52 Stratofortress horror crash identified — as friend reveals how family is coping By Zain Khan Published June 16, 2026, 10:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The first victim of the catastrophic crash of a B-52 Stratofortress at Edwards Air Force Base has been identified as Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, a decorated test pilot. “Pam Middleton and her two children are facing an unimaginable loss after Pam’s husband, Miles, was tragically killed in the crash of the B-52 at Edwards Airforce base,” a family friend said. Middleton had commanded the 419th Flight Test Squadron at the base in 2016 until 2018.

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