Storm clouds form in the eye of Hurricane Harvey observed during a flight into the storm by the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding.
Storm clouds form in the eye of Hurricane Harvey observed during a flight into the storm by the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/storm-clouds-form-in-the-eye-of-hurricane-harvey-observed-during-a-image155712955.html
Hurricane hunter Maj. David Gentile, WC-130J pilot for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, flies towards the sunset after a pass through Hurricane Laura from Charleston International Airport, S.C. Aug. 25, 2020. The 53rd WRS operates out of Keesler Air Force Base, MS, and plays an important role in the forecasting of tropical systems by flying directly into storms and collecting atmospheric data satellites cannot reach, improving the area of impact forecast by up to 25 percent.
Hurricane hunter Maj. David Gentile, WC-130J pilot for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, flies towards the sunset after a pass through Hurricane Laura from Charleston International Airport, S.C. Aug. 25, 2020. The 53rd WRS operates out of Keesler Air Force Base, MS, and plays an important role in the forecasting of tropical systems by flying directly into storms and collecting atmospheric data satellites cannot reach, improving the area of impact forecast by up to 25 percent. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/hurricane-hunter-maj-david-gentile-wc-130j-pilot-for-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-flies-towards-the-sunset-after-a-pass-through-hurricane-laura-from-charleston-international-airport-sc-aug-25-2020-the-53rd-wrs-operates-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-ms-and-plays-an-important-role-in-the-forecasting-of-tropical-systems-by-flying-directly-into-storms-and-collecting-atmospheric-data-satellites-cannot-reach-improving-the-area-of-impact-forecast-by-up-to-25-percent-image369609790.html
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, is prepared to deploy to the i
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, is prepared to deploy to the i https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-wc-130j-hercules-aircraft-assigned-to-the-53rd-weather-image69769037.html
Maj. Mark Siviglia, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, flies into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to collect weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts.
Maj. Mark Siviglia, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, flies into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to collect weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/maj-mark-siviglia-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-pilot-flies-into-tropical-storm-chris-july-8-2018-to-collect-weather-data-for-the-national-hurricane-center-for-use-in-their-forecasts-image217793030.html
Maj. Mark Siviglia, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, flies into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to collect weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
Maj. Mark Siviglia, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, flies into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to collect weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/maj-mark-siviglia-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-pilot-flies-into-tropical-storm-chris-july-8-2018-to-collect-weather-data-for-the-national-hurricane-center-for-use-in-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photomaj-marnee-ac-losurdo-image212148279.html
While deployed in support of the National Weather Service, flightline personnel ensured aircraft were prepared to fly winter storm missions by de-icing them. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters collect data ahead of winter storms to improve the accuracy of forecast models by 10 percent.
While deployed in support of the National Weather Service, flightline personnel ensured aircraft were prepared to fly winter storm missions by de-icing them. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters collect data ahead of winter storms to improve the accuracy of forecast models by 10 percent. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/while-deployed-in-support-of-the-national-weather-service-flightline-personnel-ensured-aircraft-were-prepared-to-fly-winter-storm-missions-by-de-icing-them-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-collect-data-ahead-of-winter-storms-to-improve-the-accuracy-of-forecast-models-by-10-percent-image217282463.html
Aircrew members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” taxi a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to its parking spot on the runway at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, after a winter storm flight Jan. 12, 2018.
Aircrew members from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” taxi a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to its parking spot on the runway at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, after a winter storm flight Jan. 12, 2018. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aircrew-members-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-172137499.html
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). ()
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). () https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-an-air-force-reserve-unit-located-at-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-september-2-2019-gathered-weather-information-during-a-mission-into-hurricane-dorian-sep-2-2019-the-data-they-gather-is-used-by-the-national-hurricane-center-for-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-christopher-carranza-image269588763.html
A heads-up display shows the directional markers inside a U.S. Air Force WC-130J Super Hercules Hurricane Hunter aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, based at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, during a flight into Hurricane Harvey over the Gulf of Mexico Aug. 24, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
A heads-up display shows the directional markers inside a U.S. Air Force WC-130J Super Hercules Hurricane Hunter aircraft assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, based at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, during a flight into Hurricane Harvey over the Gulf of Mexico Aug. 24, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-heads-up-display-shows-the-directional-markers-inside-a-us-air-force-wc-130j-super-hercules-hurricane-hunter-aircraft-assigned-to-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-based-at-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-over-the-gulf-of-mexico-aug-24-2017-us-air-force-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heiney-image344919469.html
Lockheed WC-121 Super Constellation at the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida - home of the Blue Angels.
Lockheed WC-121 Super Constellation at the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida - home of the Blue Angels. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/lockheed-wc-121-super-constellation-at-the-naval-air-museum-in-pensacola-florida-home-of-the-blue-angels-image365003212.html
Air Force C-130J used by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the 'Hurricane Hunters'
Air Force C-130J used by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the 'Hurricane Hunters' https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-air-force-c-130j-used-by-the-air-force-reserves-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-93703278.html
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597538.html
The crest of the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is seen at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi as Hurricane Irma nears the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
The crest of the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is seen at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi as Hurricane Irma nears the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-crest-of-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-know-as-hurricane-hunters-is-seen-at-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-as-hurricane-irma-nears-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image373452105.html
Painting of Handley Page Hastings HP.67 MET Mk1 weather reconnaissance aircraft operated by Royal Air Force 202 Squadron Coastal Command, Aldergrove
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Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-legacy-of-pilot-gustl-stichta-goblet-of-honourcertificatesa-photo-51547334.html
RAF 1 Squadron Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 Take Off. SCO 9295
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Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
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MQ-9B Sky Guardian
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Sunset highlights storm clouds from Hurricane Harvey observed during a flight into the storm by the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding.
Sunset highlights storm clouds from Hurricane Harvey observed during a flight into the storm by the U.S. Air Force 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/sunset-highlights-storm-clouds-from-hurricane-harvey-observed-during-image155712956.html
Airmen prepare for a mission to collect data on Hurricane Igor Sept 17, 2010, on St Croix, Virgin Islands Known as the
Airmen prepare for a mission to collect data on Hurricane Igor Sept 17, 2010, on St Croix, Virgin Islands Known as the https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-airmen-prepare-for-a-mission-to-collect-data-on-hurricane-igor-sept-75861554.html
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vince Burden, a loadmaster with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vince Burden, a loadmaster with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-master-sgt-vince-burden-a-loadmaster-with-the-53rd-weather-image69769049.html
Maj. Ryan Rickert, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, reviews data gathered during Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018. This information is sent to the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts and advisories.
Maj. Ryan Rickert, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, reviews data gathered during Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018. This information is sent to the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts and advisories. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/maj-ryan-rickert-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-aerial-reconnaissance-weather-officer-reviews-data-gathered-during-tropical-storm-chris-july-8-2018-this-information-is-sent-to-the-national-hurricane-center-for-use-in-their-forecasts-and-advisories-image217793027.html
A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J aircraft flies through the record-setting Blizzard of 2016 the morning of Jan. 23, 2016. The crew gathered data on the storm for the National Weather Service. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J aircraft flies through the record-setting Blizzard of 2016 the morning of Jan. 23, 2016. The crew gathered data on the storm for the National Weather Service. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-wc-130j-aircraft-flies-through-the-record-setting-blizzard-of-2016-the-morning-of-jan-23-2016-the-crew-gathered-data-on-the-storm-for-the-national-weather-service-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-nicholas-monteleone-image215781990.html
While deployed in support of the National Weather Service, flightline personnel ensured aircraft were prepared to fly winter storm missions by de-icing them. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters collect data ahead of winter storms to improve the accuracy of forecast models by 10 percent.
While deployed in support of the National Weather Service, flightline personnel ensured aircraft were prepared to fly winter storm missions by de-icing them. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters collect data ahead of winter storms to improve the accuracy of forecast models by 10 percent. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/while-deployed-in-support-of-the-national-weather-service-flightline-personnel-ensured-aircraft-were-prepared-to-fly-winter-storm-missions-by-de-icing-them-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-collect-data-ahead-of-winter-storms-to-improve-the-accuracy-of-forecast-models-by-10-percent-image352842213.html
Tech. Sgt. Zachary Zieman, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster and dropsonde operator, assists the aircrew with the engine startup prior to takeoff for a mission into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to gather weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)
Tech. Sgt. Zachary Zieman, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster and dropsonde operator, assists the aircrew with the engine startup prior to takeoff for a mission into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to gather weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/tech-sgt-zachary-zieman-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-and-dropsonde-operator-assists-the-aircrew-with-the-engine-startup-prior-to-takeoff-for-a-mission-into-tropical-storm-chris-july-8-2018-to-gather-weather-data-for-the-national-hurricane-center-for-use-in-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photomaj-marnee-ac-losurdo-image211655825.html
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). ()
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). () https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-an-air-force-reserve-unit-located-at-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-september-2-2019-gathered-weather-information-during-a-mission-into-hurricane-dorian-sep-2-2019-the-data-they-gather-is-used-by-the-national-hurricane-center-for-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-christopher-carranza-image269581905.html
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft flies in the center of Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm over the Gulf of Mexico, Aug. 24, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
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World War 2 re-enactors shelter beneath a P-51 Mustang during the Flying Legends show at RAF Duxford
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Air Force C-130J used by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the 'Hurricane Hunters'
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The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597537.html
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron known as the 'Hurricane Hunters' approaches Hurricane Irma as the storm makes its way toward the coast of Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron known as the 'Hurricane Hunters' approaches Hurricane Irma as the storm makes its way toward the coast of Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-approaches-hurricane-irma-as-the-storm-makes-its-way-toward-the-coast-of-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image373334536.html
RAF Sentinel R1 Bombardier Global Express Farnborough Air Show 2008
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Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-legacy-of-pilot-gustl-stichta-goblet-of-honourcertificatesa-photo-51547350.html
RAF Military All weather Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 taxing on airfield runway. SCO 9297
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Tail section of a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Kimberly Spusta, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer collects data as the aircraft flies into Hurricane Harvey August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kimberly Spusta, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer collects data as the aircraft flies into Hurricane Harvey August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-maj-kimberly-spusta-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-image155712958.html
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data on Hurricane Igor Sept 17, 2010, on St Croix, Virgin Islands
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data on Hurricane Igor Sept 17, 2010, on St Croix, Virgin Islands https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-airmen-prepare-a-wc-130j-hercules-for-a-mission-to-collect-data-on-75861555.html
Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Tray Bickham, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, checks instrument panel on a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter during a aeromedical evacuation training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 19, 2013. T
Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Tray Bickham, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, checks instrument panel on a WC-130J Hurricane Hunter during a aeromedical evacuation training mission at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 19, 2013. T https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/air-force-reserve-tech-sgt-tray-bickham-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-image60824858.html
Tech. Sgt. Zachary Zieman, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster and dropsonde operator, assists the aircrew with the engine startup prior to takeoff for a mission into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to gather weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts.
Tech. Sgt. Zachary Zieman, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster and dropsonde operator, assists the aircrew with the engine startup prior to takeoff for a mission into Tropical Storm Chris July 8, 2018, to gather weather data for the National Hurricane Center for use in their forecasts. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/tech-sgt-zachary-zieman-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-and-dropsonde-operator-assists-the-aircrew-with-the-engine-startup-prior-to-takeoff-for-a-mission-into-tropical-storm-chris-july-8-2018-to-gather-weather-data-for-the-national-hurricane-center-for-use-in-their-forecasts-image217793028.html
A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J aircraft flies through the record-setting Blizzard of 2016 the morning of Jan. 23, 2016. The crew gathered data on the storm for the National Weather Service. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone)
A 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130J aircraft flies through the record-setting Blizzard of 2016 the morning of Jan. 23, 2016. The crew gathered data on the storm for the National Weather Service. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Monteleone) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-wc-130j-aircraft-flies-through-140487445.html
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data, on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Known as the 'Hurricane Hunters,' the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron mission is to provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data, on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Known as the 'Hurricane Hunters,' the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron mission is to provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/airmen-prepare-a-wc-130j-hercules-for-a-mission-to-collect-data-on-st-croix-virgin-islands-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-mission-is-to-provide-surveillance-of-tropical-storms-and-hurricanes-in-the-atlantic-ocean-the-caribbean-sea-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-the-central-pacific-ocean-for-the-national-hurricane-center-in-miami-image217282465.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image372104227.html
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). ()
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). () https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-an-air-force-reserve-unit-located-at-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-september-2-2019-gathered-weather-information-during-a-mission-into-hurricane-dorian-sep-2-2019-the-data-they-gather-is-used-by-the-national-hurricane-center-for-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-christopher-carranza-image269584659.html
U.S. Air Force C-130J used by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters
U.S. Air Force C-130J used by the Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-c-130j-used-by-the-air-force-reserves-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-113271353.html
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-prepares-a-dropsonde-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597530.html
As night falls, the eyewall of Hurricane Irma is seen from a WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as the 'Hurricane Hunters' as the storm nears the coast of Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
As night falls, the eyewall of Hurricane Irma is seen from a WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as the 'Hurricane Hunters' as the storm nears the coast of Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/as-night-falls-the-eyewall-of-hurricane-irma-is-seen-from-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-know-as-the-hurricane-hunters-as-the-storm-nears-the-coast-of-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image375798658.html
RAF Sentinel R1 Bombardier Global Express Farnborough Air Show 2008
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Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-legacy-of-pilot-gustl-stichta-goblet-of-honourcertificatesa-photo-51547569.html
RAF 1 Squadron Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 Fast Jet on runway taxi way. SCO 9296.
RAF 1 Squadron Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 Fast Jet on runway taxi way. SCO 9296. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-raf-1-squadron-eurofighter-typhoon-frg4-fast-jet-on-runway-taxi-way-76267078.html
Tail section of a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
Tail section of a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tail-section-of-a-hurricane-hunter-lockheed-wc-130-weatherbird-aircraft-39680827.html
U.S. Air Force MSgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, loads a dropsonde for deployment into Hurricane Harvey from the Hurricane Hunters aircraft flying inside the hurricane August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. A dropsonde collects data of the surrounding atmosphere that is remotely sent back to the aircraft by radio transmission. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding.
U.S. Air Force MSgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, loads a dropsonde for deployment into Hurricane Harvey from the Hurricane Hunters aircraft flying inside the hurricane August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. A dropsonde collects data of the surrounding atmosphere that is remotely sent back to the aircraft by radio transmission. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-msgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-image155712954.html
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters' fly the WC-130J, similiar to this one, into the 2009 hurricane season. The planes are equipped with the Stepped-Frequency Microwave Radiometer, which measures the wind speeds at the surface. The data collected by the Hurricane Hunters increases the accuracy of the National Hurricane Center Forecast by 30 percent. The Air Force Reserve squadron is part of the 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, Miss.
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters' fly the WC-130J, similiar to this one, into the 2009 hurricane season. The planes are equipped with the Stepped-Frequency Microwave Radiometer, which measures the wind speeds at the surface. The data collected by the Hurricane Hunters increases the accuracy of the National Hurricane Center Forecast by 30 percent. The Air Force Reserve squadron is part of the 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, Miss. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-fly-the-41767679.html
Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and Oceanographer of the Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet speaks with Maj. Doug Gautrau, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, about his job and the data collected during their mission over the Gulf of Mexico supporting Naval Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration May 31, 2017.
Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and Oceanographer of the Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet speaks with Maj. Doug Gautrau, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, about his job and the data collected during their mission over the Gulf of Mexico supporting Naval Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration May 31, 2017. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/commander-naval-meteorology-and-oceanography-command-and-oceanographer-of-the-navy-rear-adm-tim-gallaudet-speaks-with-maj-doug-gautrau-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-aerial-reconnaissance-weather-officer-about-his-job-and-the-data-collected-during-their-mission-over-the-gulf-of-mexico-supporting-naval-oceanography-unmanned-systems-operational-demonstration-may-31-2017-image227886486.html
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-aug-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-heather-heiney-image185077500.html
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data, on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Known as the 'Hurricane Hunters,' the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron mission is to provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Airmen prepare a WC-130J Hercules for a mission to collect data, on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Known as the 'Hurricane Hunters,' the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron mission is to provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/airmen-prepare-a-wc-130j-hercules-for-a-mission-to-collect-data-on-st-croix-virgin-islands-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-mission-is-to-provide-surveillance-of-tropical-storms-and-hurricanes-in-the-atlantic-ocean-the-caribbean-sea-the-gulf-of-mexico-and-the-central-pacific-ocean-for-the-national-hurricane-center-in-miami-image352842189.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image372103397.html
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). ()
The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, September 2, 2019. gathered weather information during a mission into Hurricane Dorian Sep. 2, 2019. The data they gather is used by the National Hurricane Center for their forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza). () https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-an-air-force-reserve-unit-located-at-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-september-2-2019-gathered-weather-information-during-a-mission-into-hurricane-dorian-sep-2-2019-the-data-they-gather-is-used-by-the-national-hurricane-center-for-their-forecasts-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-christopher-carranza-image269587208.html
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-prepares-a-dropsonde-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597527.html
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is readied for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is readied for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-know-as-hurricane-hunters-is-readied-for-take-off-from-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-to-fly-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-irma-off-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image375437849.html
RAF Sentinel R1 Bombardier Global Express Farnborough Air Show 2008
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Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
Legacy of pilot Gustl Sticht,a goblet of honour,certificates,a photo album,and a logbook of the 'Westa 26'(the 26th weather recoinnaissance squadron)A goblet of honour for outstanding achievement in the air war,the Alpaka version,engraved,'Feldwebel Gustl Sticht am 30.3.42'(Sergeant 1st Class Gustl Sticht on 30 March 1942). Height 20.8 cm,slightly dented at the base. Certificates for the honour goblet on 30 March 1942 for success as a weather service pilot,for the Iron Cross 1939,both 2nd and 1st Class,while with the 26th weather reconnaissance sq,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-legacy-of-pilot-gustl-stichta-goblet-of-honourcertificatesa-photo-51547343.html
Eurofighter Tyhoon FRG4 Returning at dusk to its home base at RAF Lossiemouth, Morayshire. SCO 9285.
Eurofighter Tyhoon FRG4 Returning at dusk to its home base at RAF Lossiemouth, Morayshire. SCO 9285. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-eurofighter-tyhoon-frg4-returning-at-dusk-to-its-home-base-at-raf-76121794.html
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-people-line-up-to-walk-through-a-hurricane-hunter-lockheed-wc-130-39680767.html
U.S. Air Force MSgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, holds a dropsonde for deployment into Hurricane Harvey from the Hurricane Hunters aircraft flying inside the hurricane August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. A dropsonde collects data of the surrounding atmosphere that is remotely sent back to the aircraft by radio transmission. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding.
U.S. Air Force MSgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, holds a dropsonde for deployment into Hurricane Harvey from the Hurricane Hunters aircraft flying inside the hurricane August 24, 2017 over the Gulf of Mexico. A dropsonde collects data of the surrounding atmosphere that is remotely sent back to the aircraft by radio transmission. Hurricane Harvey is now a category 4 storm expected to hit the Texas coast causing major damage and flooding. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-msgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-image155712960.html
55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - 1958
55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - 1958 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-55th-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-1958-57794760.html
The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” depart Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 31, 2017, to take part in the U.S. Navy's Gulf of Mexico Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration. The squadron collected weather data for the U.S. Navy May 30 to June 2, 2017, as part of the event.
The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” depart Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 31, 2017, to take part in the U.S. Navy's Gulf of Mexico Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration. The squadron collected weather data for the U.S. Navy May 30 to June 2, 2017, as part of the event. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-air-force-reserves-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-depart-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-may-31-2017-to-take-part-in-the-us-navys-gulf-of-mexico-oceanography-unmanned-systems-operational-demonstration-the-squadron-collected-weather-data-for-the-us-navy-may-30-to-june-2-2017-as-part-of-the-event-image227886483.html
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-aug-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-heather-heiney-image185077491.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image372105027.html
Maj. Grant Wagner, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron navigator, reviews a map of the Gulf of Mexico during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Maj. Grant Wagner, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron navigator, reviews a map of the Gulf of Mexico during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/maj-grant-wagner-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-navigator-reviews-a-map-of-the-gulf-of-mexico-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597522.html
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is readied for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron know as 'Hurricane Hunters' is readied for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-know-as-hurricane-hunters-is-readied-for-take-off-from-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-to-fly-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-irma-off-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image376115596.html
Eurofighter Typhoon returning to base at sundown after an afternoon mission. SCO 9299.
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People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
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Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Julia Von Fecht/USAF/Alamy Live News
Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Julia Von Fecht/USAF/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/nassau-bahamas-02-september-2019-view-of-the-eye-wall-inside-hurricane-dorian-taken-by-the-us-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-while-flying-over-the-bahamas-september-2-2019-near-nassau-bahamas-deadly-category-5-hurricane-dorian-stalled-for-40-hours-over-the-island-nation-causing-massive-destruction-credit-julia-von-fechtusafalamy-live-news-image269788594.html
Martin RB-57C 'Canberra' of the 55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron taken on Sept. 6, 1966 at Elmendorf AFB.
Martin RB-57C 'Canberra' of the 55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron taken on Sept. 6, 1966 at Elmendorf AFB. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-martin-rb-57c-canberra-of-the-55th-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-55287070.html
Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” took part in the 2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour, which made its first stop in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada May 7, 2017. The purpose of the tour, which ran from May 6-12, 2017, was to focus attention on the approaching hurricane season and on protecting communities through preparedness and awareness.
Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” took part in the 2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour, which made its first stop in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada May 7, 2017. The purpose of the tour, which ran from May 6-12, 2017, was to focus attention on the approaching hurricane season and on protecting communities through preparedness and awareness. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-took-part-in-the-2017-hurricane-awareness-tour-which-made-its-first-stop-in-gander-newfoundland-canada-may-7-2017-the-purpose-of-the-tour-which-ran-from-may-6-12-2017-was-to-focus-attention-on-the-approaching-hurricane-season-and-on-protecting-communities-through-preparedness-and-awareness-image228311861.html
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-aug-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-heather-heiney-image185077499.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image372104238.html
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, prepares a dropsonde during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-prepares-a-dropsonde-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597524.html
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the U.S. Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is seen as the 'Hurricane Hunters' prepare for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma, off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A WC-130J Super Hercules from the U.S. Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is seen as the 'Hurricane Hunters' prepare for take off from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma, off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-us-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-is-seen-as-the-hurricane-hunters-prepare-for-take-off-from-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-to-fly-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-irma-off-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image374549692.html
Evening take off for a Eurofighter Typhoon Jet at RAF Lossiemouth, Morashire, Scotland. SCO 9298
Evening take off for a Eurofighter Typhoon Jet at RAF Lossiemouth, Morashire, Scotland. SCO 9298 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-evening-take-off-for-a-eurofighter-typhoon-jet-at-raf-lossiemouth-76267094.html
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-people-line-up-to-walk-through-a-hurricane-hunter-lockheed-wc-130-39680804.html
Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View from the cockpit of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Christopher Carranza/USAF/Alamy Live News
Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View from the cockpit of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Christopher Carranza/USAF/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/nassau-bahamas-02-september-2019-view-from-the-cockpit-of-the-eye-wall-inside-hurricane-dorian-taken-by-the-us-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-while-flying-over-the-bahamas-september-2-2019-near-nassau-bahamas-deadly-category-5-hurricane-dorian-stalled-for-40-hours-over-the-island-nation-causing-massive-destruction-credit-christopher-carranzausafalamy-live-news-image269788600.html
53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - WC-130J Hercules - 2010
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Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” took part in the 2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour, which made its first stop in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada May 7, 2017. The purpose of the tour, which ran from May 6-12, 2017, was to focus attention on the approaching hurricane season and on protecting communities through preparedness and awareness.
Members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron “Hurricane Hunters” took part in the 2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour, which made its first stop in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada May 7, 2017. The purpose of the tour, which ran from May 6-12, 2017, was to focus attention on the approaching hurricane season and on protecting communities through preparedness and awareness. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-took-part-in-the-2017-hurricane-awareness-tour-which-made-its-first-stop-in-gander-newfoundland-canada-may-7-2017-the-purpose-of-the-tour-which-ran-from-may-6-12-2017-was-to-focus-attention-on-the-approaching-hurricane-season-and-on-protecting-communities-through-preparedness-and-awareness-image208884627.html
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
The sun sets just outside Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/the-sun-sets-just-outside-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-aug-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-heather-heiney-image185077501.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image376792531.html
A 'heads up display' shows the directional markers inside a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft flown by members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
A 'heads up display' shows the directional markers inside a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft flown by members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-heads-up-display-shows-the-directional-markers-inside-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-flown-by-members-of-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597535.html
A tail of the WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron bears the name 'Hurricane Hunters' as the plane awaits its departure from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A tail of the WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron bears the name 'Hurricane Hunters' as the plane awaits its departure from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-tail-of-the-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-bears-the-name-hurricane-hunters-as-the-plane-awaits-its-departure-from-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-to-fly-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-irma-off-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image375798656.html
Eurofighter Tyhoon FRG4 Returning at dusk to its home base at RAF Lossiemouth, Morayshire. SCO 9283.
Eurofighter Tyhoon FRG4 Returning at dusk to its home base at RAF Lossiemouth, Morayshire. SCO 9283. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-eurofighter-tyhoon-frg4-returning-at-dusk-to-its-home-base-at-raf-76121067.html
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-people-line-up-to-walk-through-a-hurricane-hunter-lockheed-wc-130-39680793.html
Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View from the cockpit of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Christopher Carranza/USAF/Alamy Live News
Nassau, Bahamas. 02 September, 2019. View from the cockpit of the eye wall inside Hurricane Dorian taken by the U.S. 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters while flying over the Bahamas September 2, 2019 near Nassau, Bahamas. Deadly Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled for 40-hours over the island nation causing massive destruction. Credit: Christopher Carranza/USAF/Alamy Live News https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/nassau-bahamas-02-september-2019-view-from-the-cockpit-of-the-eye-wall-inside-hurricane-dorian-taken-by-the-us-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-known-as-the-hurricane-hunters-while-flying-over-the-bahamas-september-2-2019-near-nassau-bahamas-deadly-category-5-hurricane-dorian-stalled-for-40-hours-over-the-island-nation-causing-massive-destruction-credit-christopher-carranzausafalamy-live-news-image269788596.html
A WC-130J Super Hercules takes off during a hurricane tracking mission Sept. 19, 2010, at the airport on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron will collect data on building tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller
A WC-130J Super Hercules takes off during a hurricane tracking mission Sept. 19, 2010, at the airport on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron will collect data on building tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-takes-off-during-a-hurricane-tracking-mission-78703239.html
Maj. Christopher Dyke is an aerial reconnaissance weather officer in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit in the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Dyke has flown 337 sorties and has more than 1,200 flight hours to gather information that improves National Hurricane Center forecasts and storm warnings, which helps to ensure public safety.
Maj. Christopher Dyke is an aerial reconnaissance weather officer in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit in the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Dyke has flown 337 sorties and has more than 1,200 flight hours to gather information that improves National Hurricane Center forecasts and storm warnings, which helps to ensure public safety. https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/maj-christopher-dyke-is-an-aerial-reconnaissance-weather-officer-in-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-an-air-force-reserve-unit-in-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-dyke-has-flown-337-sorties-and-has-more-than-1200-flight-hours-to-gather-information-that-improves-national-hurricane-center-forecasts-and-storm-warnings-which-helps-to-ensure-public-safety-image216278476.html
Clouds form in the eye of Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)
Clouds form in the eye of Hurricane Harvey during a flight into the storm by the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters Aug. 24, 2017 out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/clouds-form-in-the-eye-of-hurricane-harvey-during-a-flight-into-the-storm-by-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-hurricane-hunters-aug-24-2017-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-us-air-force-photostaff-sgt-heather-heiney-image185077488.html
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
U.S. Air Force C-130Js from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., arrive Sept. 13, 2020, at Kelly Airfield, Texas. The C-130Js were moved in preparation for Tropical Storm Sally. The aircrafts are from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and the 815th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong) https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-c-130js-from-the-403rd-wing-keesler-air-force-base-miss-arrive-sept-13-2020-at-kelly-airfield-texas-the-c-130js-were-moved-in-preparation-for-tropical-storm-sally-the-aircrafts-are-from-the-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-and-the-815th-airlift-squadron-us-air-force-photo-by-sarayuth-pinthong-image376792558.html
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, loads a dropsonde into a dropsonde cannon during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Master Sgt. Erik Marcus, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, loads a dropsonde into a dropsonde cannon during a flight into Hurricane Harvey on August 24, 2017, aboard a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft out of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney/U.S. Air Force/UPI https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/master-sgt-erik-marcus-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-loadmaster-loads-a-dropsonde-into-a-dropsonde-cannon-during-a-flight-into-hurricane-harvey-on-august-24-2017-aboard-a-wc-130j-super-hercules-aircraft-out-of-keesler-air-force-base-mississippi-photo-by-staff-sgt-heather-heineyus-air-forceupi-image258597533.html
A tail of the WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron bears the name 'Hurricane Hunters' as the plane awaits its departure from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A tail of the WC-130J Super Hercules from the Air Force's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron bears the name 'Hurricane Hunters' as the plane awaits its departure from Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma off the coast of southern Florida, U.S., September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/a-tail-of-the-wc-130j-super-hercules-from-the-air-forces-53rd-weather-reconnaissance-squadron-bears-the-name-hurricane-hunters-as-the-plane-awaits-its-departure-from-keesler-air-force-base-in-biloxi-mississippi-to-fly-into-the-eye-of-hurricane-irma-off-the-coast-of-southern-florida-us-september-8-2017-picture-taken-september-8-2017-reuterskevin-lamarque-image375271310.html
Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 Military Jet Fighter returning from an afrternoon sortie at RAF Lossiemouth air base. SCO 9282
Eurofighter Typhoon FRG4 Military Jet Fighter returning from an afrternoon sortie at RAF Lossiemouth air base. SCO 9282 https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-eurofighter-typhoon-frg4-military-jet-fighter-returning-from-an-afrternoon-76121027.html
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida
People line up to walk through a Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WC-130 Weatherbird aircraft displayed at air show in Ocala, Florida https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1 https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-people-line-up-to-walk-through-a-hurricane-hunter-lockheed-wc-130-39680746.html
