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Tornado devastates London, Kentucky airport, killing at least 17

Tornado devastates London, Kentucky airport, killing at least 17
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A tornado struck the London, Kentucky area on May 16, causing significant destruction at the local airport. The severe weather event resulted in the deaths of at least 17 individuals. Among the damages were several aircraft, including vintage airplanes and an ultralight.

Witnesses reported that one aircraft was caught in the funnel cloud's vortex.

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