Oneida County contributing to one more 'flight' for tornado-damaged B-52 bomber in Rome
The bomber was displaced when a strong tornado ripped through Rome on July 16, 2025, causing $40 million in damage.
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Picente allocates $150,000 for Rome B-52 repair
During the tornadoes that hit Rome last July, the iconic B-52 airplane that sits on the former Griffiss Air Force Base was ...
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B-52 at Griffiss Set for Restoration After EF-2 Tornado Damage Thanks to $150,000 County Funding
The B-52 aircraft located at Griffiss Business and Technology Park, which was damaged during last summer’s tornado in Rome, is set to undergo renovations.
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The Air Force Can’t Seem to Keep Its Planes in the Air
Last Wednesday’s emergency landing is the third incident involving a U.S. Air Force warplane since the beginning of the year.