Flight instructors from Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Aviation brought two planeloads of supplies to the London-Corbin Airport Thursday. Satchel Tatum said the two Cessna 172’s carried a total of about 400 pounds of items for survivors of the May 16th tornado that killed 19 people in Laurel and Pulaski counties and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes.
“It was a big range of supplies. You know, there was some hand soaps, there was some food, some drinks, a lot of dog food, some clothing, diapers, and even a broom.”
Tatum said pitching in by flying in was an easy call.
“We like to be able to help in any way we can. London, being so close, you know, our flight school, we go down there and do training, you know, landing, shoot, approaches, all of that. So, you know, just seeing them in need, anything we can do to help.”
Tatum said they got a tour of the damage the tornado did to airport hangers and saw metal beams twisted and turned, laying atop of planes.
