Posted on Apr 3, 2021

April 3, 1974 -- "Day of the Killer Tornadoes"

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On April 3-4, 1974, the Super Outbreak, the second largest tornado outbreak over a 24 hour period with 148 confirmed tornadoes in 13 US states killing approximately 315 people and injuring nearly 5,500, took place.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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A frightening day.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great video clip on tornadoes brother SGT (Join to see) , I live in one of those areas that either gets a tornado, or a wind shear.

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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SGT (Join to see) I Remember It as Well as the 69 Tornado in Cincinnati. Truly Scary.

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April 3, 1974 -- "Day of the Killer Tornadoes"

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