The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi-role combat aircraft, jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom and Germany.

The North American B-45 Tornado is an early American jet bomber designed and manufactured by aircraft company North American Aviation. It has the distinction of being the first operational jet bomber to enter service with the United States Air Force (USAF), as well as the first multiengine jet bomber to be refueled in midair. [1]

Several buildings at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including a restoration hangar belonging to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, were damaged in a "suspected" tornado on...

Feb 28, 2024 · Engineers are assessing damage at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force after an early-morning tornado struck the base on Feb. 28. Jaima Fogg, a spokesperson for the 88th Air Base Wing, confirmed on Feb. 29 that there were no injuries, but “it will take some time for a full report” of the damages.

Mar 1, 2024 · A tornado that struck southwest Ohio early Wednesday damaged several buildings at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including a complex of aircraft-restoration hangars where work has been...

Feb 28, 2024 · An early-morning EF1 tornado touched down Feb. 28 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, knocking down power lines and trees while causing damage to several Area B buildings, including the Air Force Research Laboratory and a National Museum of the U.S. Air Force restoration hangar.

Feb 29, 2024 · A tornado wreaked havoc at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, damaging several buildings, including the National Museum of the United States Air Force (USAF). The incident occurred in the early hours of February 28, 2024.

Design of the Tornado began during World War II, and the B-45 made its first flight in March 1947. North American built 142 B-45s, including 10 long-range B-45Cs with wingtip fuel tanks and 33 RB-45Cs configured for high-altitude photo reconnaissance and aerial refueling.

Feb 28, 2024 · DAYTON, Ohio - A suspected tornado damaged buildings and aircraft at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The storm struck early Wednesday morning, prompting tornado warnings for the area.

What is a Tornado? A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, tunnel-shaped cloud. It is spawned by a thunderstorm (or sometimes a result of a hurricane) and produced when cool air overrides a layer of warm air, forcing the warm air to rise rapidly.