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Old 12-25-2006, 06:00 PM   #1
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Default Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Hit By Torando

My school, Embry Riddle Aero. Univ, in Daytona Beach, FL got smacked by a torando today. 50 of 65 aircraft damaged, one hangar flattened and other buildings damaged. Some pics here:

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Old 12-25-2006, 11:58 PM   #2
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Damn, that sucks bro!

The only upside of this I can forsee is, some Part 147 schools are gonna get some new metal to yank on, and engines to practice overhaul procedure with. (once the ins companies write them off of course)
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Hey, When did this happen. I'm an Alumni from there.
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Hey, When did this happen. I'm an Alumni from there.
Yesterday, middayish, starting at the school and east bound to US 1 or so, if you know where the police station is.
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Sorry to hear that! BTW, from the destruction, it looks like the tornado was at least an F3...correct me f I am wrong though.
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Actually just an F2.
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