Air Force identifies 8 crew members killed in B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base

Officials on Wednesday identified the eight people who perished in Monday's deadly U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crash, noting that their focus "remains on supporting the families impacted and our installation team members."

A spokesperson for Edwards Air Force Base and Air Force Plant 42 said the eight victims included a mix of military personnel, government civilians and contractors.

The fallen were identified as: Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, a weapons system officer; Maj.