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The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron has returned to its roots with a return to a vintage paint scheme and ‘Weather’ markings on the tail flash. The first of ten WC-130J Super Hercules have returned after getting the new glossy paint and sits next to the tactical gray painted version at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

Air Force’s ‘hurricane hunters’ seek new tech to enhance weather recon missions

Due to increased demand for weather reconnaissance and advancements in data collection capabilities, the 53rd WRS are on a path to integrating new and enhanced systems onto…

May 8, 2024 By Mikayla Easley