A suspected tornado caused damage to several structures at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio, including a hangar utilized by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, according to base officials.
The tornado reportedly struck during a series of severe early morning storms, impacting the Restoration Hangar 4 among other facilities within the base’s Area B, located in its southwestern sector, as reported by the 88th Air Base Wing.
Col. Travis Pond, commander of the 88th Air Base Wing and the base, remarked, “The initial damage assessment indicates that the impact was confined to the southern part of Area B. Currently, our priorities are focused on ensuring safety and conducting a thorough damage assessment.”
A representative for the wing clarified that the affected aircraft were not in active service but were undergoing restoration at Wright-Patterson for the museum. The exact number of aircraft damaged remains undisclosed.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, serves as the headquarters for the Air Force Material Command and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. It also accommodates units from Air Combat Command and Air Education and Training Command among its various significant units.
The region, including Ohio’s Montgomery Country and the neighboring city of Riverside, experienced severe weather conditions, leading to widespread damage such as fallen trees and power outages. While a tornado was confirmed in Licking County.
