USAF Hurricane Hunters WC-130J Serial 99-5309 Visits Curaçao for Hurricane Season Briefing

Written By Patrick Lalande

The “Hurricane Hunters” of the US Air Force’s 403 Wing/53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron paid Curaçao a visit May 29th-30th. The aircraft (WC-130J serial 99-5309) left its Keesler AFB (BIX/KBIX) home on May 27th, with an overnight stop in St-Thomas (STT/TIST).

The visit included an aircraft tour, as well as a detailed mission and capabilities brief for local officials and other island stakeholders.

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