Five C-130s and one C-17 find temporary refuge at Wright-Patterson Aug. 27 and 28. (US Air Force photo by Ben Strasser) Eight Marine EA-6B Prowlers sit parked in a row at Wright-Patterson. (US Air Force photo by Ben Strasser) Five C-5 Galaxys sit end to end on the Wright-Patterson taxiway. (US Air Force photo by Ben Strasser) Tail markings identify home stations for these aircraft seeking shelter at Wright-Patterson from Hurricane Irene. (US Air Force photo by Ben Strasser) Wright-Patterson offers shelter from Hurricane Irene 8/31/2011 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- More than thirty aircraft from bases across the eastern seaboard flew to Wright-Patterson Aug. 27 and 28 to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Irene. An inland location and plenty of parking space makes the base an ideal location to protect Department of Defense assets.   Members from the 88th Air Base Wing prepare and train every hurricane season to support a wide variety of aircraft and their crews.