It was a way for the public to help easily track the hurricanes. Several experiments were executed by the 53rd thanks to the Weather Bureau. One experiment tried to diminish the intensity of a hurricane by spraying this clouds with dry the rocks particles. Unfortunately, this was not effective.

Once WWII had ended, the 53rd inherited several WB-29 Superfortress aircraft. This was the first aircraft that's designed for the weather service with the letter "W. " This was also the first aircraft that flew above a hurricane at an altitude associated with 22, 000 feet. A unique assignment, though, was still to come.

In 1953, the squadron was flying daily into the far north and the kids of the crew and other personnel wanted their letters deliver to Santa. The word quickly spread and suddenly there was clearly letters to Santa pouring in from around the world. The 53rd would be responsible for those letters for years to come.

There were other aircraft that were used by the 53rd over the years. The WB-47 Stratojet would eventually be replaced with the WC-130 Hercules in 1963. When Hurricane Camille hit your Gulf Coast in 1969, Congress wanted the Hurricane Hunters being closer to the Shore. By 1973, they got their request and also the 53rd moved to Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.

In 1975, the Air Force Reserve would activate the 815th Weather Reconnaisance Squadron. Nicknamed this "Storm Trackers, " many combined missions while using the 53rd would earn respect through the entire Armed Forces. In 1991, the 53rd would be deactivated due to budget cuts and the entire mission of hurricane hunting would go to the 815th. The combination of tactical airlift missions and storm hunting would prove too much for one squadron, however. The weather squadron brought back the "Hurricane Hunters" and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron keeps on the tradition today.

If you or a loved one have served with this 53rd or the 815th, then you should rejoice that services with one of the many styles of Air Force rings. You can easily tailor-make an Air Force ring with one of the hundreds of different insignia, signs, and emblems that are available. In addition, you can have the within the band engraved with an individual message.
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Flight Manual, Flight ManualsAir Force One

Just by Robert F. Dorr

2002, MBI Posting Company

Hardcover, 156 pages, $29. 95

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