Nerves of Steel: Air Force Pilots Fly Directly Into a Hurricane

Flying straight into the eye of a hurricane isn’t for the faint of heart. The crews of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron—better known as the “Hurricane Hunters”—regularly brave turbulent skies and extreme conditions to gather critical storm data. It’s a dangerous mission that demands nerves of steel, but their work provides vital information that helps meteorologists track hurricanes more accurately and gives communities precious time to prepare.