Attention:

The Ralph Ellison Library at 2000 NE 23rd St is closed for upgrades beginning April 16. We anticipate reopening on May 6.

MARATHON CLOSURE

The Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library will be closed on Saturday, 4/26/25, due to the Memorial Marathon.

C-54 Skymaster Planes Damaged by Tornado, Tinker Air Force Base

C-54 Skymaster Planes Damaged by Tornado, Tinker Air Force Base

Description:

Photo taken after tornado struck Tinker Air Force Base on March 20, 1948. This tornado provided information that enabled meteorologists to make the first recorded tornado forecast in history. 

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