A WC-130J assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron approaches the runway to land at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Sept. 12, 2024. The Air Force Reserve squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters, returned to Keesler AFB from Kelly Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. They flew missions throughout the duration of Hurricane Francine in order to update forecasters at the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center with live data from the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)
Date Taken: | 09.12.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.13.2024 09:05 |
Photo ID: | 8640059 |
VIRIN: | 240912-F-KV687-1004 |
Resolution: | 4207x2799 |
Size: | 675.32 KB |
Location: | BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI, US |
Web Views: | 80 |
Downloads: | 13 |
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