American bomber crashes off Guam

Updated July 21, 2008 16:45:40

An aircraft has crashed into the sea off Guam, and authorities are now searching for the six-crew members. A US Air Force B-52 bomber was scheduled to participate in a fly over today during the annual Liberation Parade, commemorating the day US forces freed Guam from the Japanese, but it's not yet been confirm the downed plane was that aircraft. Lieutenant Elizabeth Buendia, spokesperson for the US Coast Guard on Guam, says a flotilla of rescue craft are now on the scene.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speaker: Lieutenant Elizabeth Buendia, spokesperson for the US Coast Guard on Guam