A Flight with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, the Hurricane Hunters.

Have you ever wondered what its like to fly into a hurricane? Join the USAF 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on Mission AF308 076A Florence to find out.

[@humanstop7314]

Respect to the crews who risk their lives to prevent others from losing theirs. Thank you for your services.

[@ryansta]

All the violence of the storm winds, lightning and turbulence then the beauty as they punch through to the calm blue skies in the center, even a rainbow.

[@cybercat1531]

Absolutely love and respect this job.
Oh how much I would love to see more.

[@cherrielee144]

Thank you!

[@bloodybritbastard]

I wonder if negotiating a trip on one of these flights could cure my fear of turbulence. On the other hand, it could also cure my underwear….

[@JasonShipley1979]

Isn’t it dangerous to fly thru a hurricane?

[@revelations4396]

Not if you are the one who is making it