A WC-130J Hurricane Hunter takes off for a mission into the eye of Hurricane Ike. With the exception of two palletized weather stations, the WC-130J is not modified for missions into hurricanes and other troical weather. The aircraft is manned by Air Force Reservists from the 53rd Weather Reconniassance Squadron. ( Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. James B. Pritchett)

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