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Hurricane Hunters
@53rdWRS
Official page of the @403rdWing Air Force Reserve #HurricaneHunters (Following, RT and likes do not equal endorsement) For media inquiries: [email protected]
Keesler Air Force Base
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Joined May 2016
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    Hurricane Hunters
    @53rdWRS
    Sep 1, 2019
    We’ve made it back home to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Here’s a few photos from hurricane #Dorian ✈️⛈🌪🌊 #ReserveCitizenAirmen #ReserveReady #403WG #WC130J #SuperHercules #WeatherReady #NWSNHC
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 3, 2019
    Our aircrew has just landed from another mission into hurricane #Dorian! Here they are rolling in. 🇺🇸 ✈️⛈🌪🌊 #ReserveCitizenAirmen #ReserveReady #403WG #WC130J #SuperHercules #WeatherReady #NWSNHC
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 3, 2019
    Ready for more shots 📸 of hurricane #Dorian? ✈️⛈🌪🌊 No? Well too bad! #ReserveCitizenAirmen #ReserveReady #403WG #WC130J #SuperHercules #WeatherReady #NWSNHC
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Aug 16, 2025
    Last night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. These missions provide critical data to the NHC to improve forecasts, helping keep communities safe before the storm makes
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 26, 2024
    Engine start up for another mission into #HurricaneHelene.
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 6, 2017
    A sun flare inside the eye of #hurricaneIrma during one of today's flights.
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 8, 2023
    Here’s last night’s flight inside the eye of Cat 5 #hurricaneLee
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Nov 18, 2020
    Nearly 3 months after Marco formed in the Atlantic, the Pacific has answered.
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Jul 2, 2024
    A look into the eye 👁️ of Hurricane Beryl today. Late Monday, Beryl became the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, though it was downgraded Tuesday to Category 4. For up to date forecasts visit nhc.noaa.gov #hurricaneberyl
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Sep 8, 2017
    Incredible view of #hurricaneirma from #ReserveCitizenAirmen Capt. Phil Blancher. @USAFReserve Hurricane Hunters will fly 'til landfall.
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Oct 8, 2024
    Off we go into the wild blue yonder...flying high into the storm. Sending back the data from #hurricanemilton2024 to help everyone stay #WeatherReady
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    Hurricane Hunters
    @53rdWRS
    Sep 1, 2019
    Want to see more awesome imagery? To see more photos 📸 and video 📹 from of #ReserveCitizenAirmen and Hurricane #Dorian. ✈️⛈🌪🌊 Click on the link at the comment below #ReserveReady #403WG #WC130J #SuperHercules #WeatherReady #NWSNHC @weatherchannel @NOAA
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Oct 8, 2024
    Just getting a bath after our return from #hurricanemilton2024🌀..Time for the next crew to go. #WeatherReady
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    Hurricane Hunters
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    Oct 9, 2024
    The 👁️ of #hurricanemilton2024🌀 during a mission Oct. 8. Listen to local officials, evacuate if told to do so, and stay #weatherready
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