Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B, Building No. 27, Vertical Wind Tunnel, Dayton, Montgomery County, OH

Significance: The Vertical Wind Tunnel was built during World War II to test parachute performance and aircraft spin characteristics. Despite a remarkably simple design and relatively low operating cost, the tunnel has contributed to numerous advances in aeronautical technology. It is largely unaltered and still in use.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N108, N115

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N414

Survey number: HAER OH-79-A

Building/structure dates: 1945 Initial Construction

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1969 - 1980

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