Capt. Christopher Dyke, 53rd Weather Reconnaissaince Squadron weather officer, explains the technology behind data collection for hurricane missions to the WDSU media team, Damon Singleton and Kevin Duckworth aboard a C-130J May 12. This training flight was part of the Media Day activities in which 11 outlets participated. This gave them the opportunity to get interviews from Hurricane Hunter aircrew. Through the course of the day, media were briefed on the mission of the 53rd WRS and learned what preparations are being made for the upcoming hurricane season. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Dupas)

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Senior Airman Jenna Tucker, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron loadmaster, explains to Damon Singleton, WDSU news team, how the dropsonde reads data after being deployed out of the C-130J. During Media Day the Hurricane Hunters were able to explain the mission and preparations that are made before the season begins. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Dupas)

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The media lines up on the flightline to watch a C-130J take off. The 403rd hosted Media Day and invited the outlets to come and get familiar with the hurricane mission before the season picks up. They were able to meet some of the aircrew and ride along on a training mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Dupas)

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Media fly with Hurricane Hunters

Published May 14, 2011