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    Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricane Sam [Image 5 of 8]

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    Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricane Sam

    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    09.27.2021

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek 

    403rd Wing

    Maj. Joyce Hirai, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aerial reconnaissance weather officer, checks the data from the dropsonde prior to sending it to the National Hurricane Center as the Hurricane Hunters, fly into Hurricane Sam, Sept. 27. Hurricane Sam had downgraded to a category 3 hurricane when the AF Reserve Hurricane Hunters entered, but was intensifying before they headed back. The Hurricane Hunters gather data weather data from dropsondes and aircraft sensors, which is given to the NHC to assist them with their forecasts and storm warnings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

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    Date Taken: 09.27.2021
    Date Posted: 10.07.2021 08:19
    Photo ID: 6871897
    VIRIN: 210927-F-WF462-1043
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 17.91 MB
    Location: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, US

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