US: NOAA research plane flies into Hurricane Milton | AFP

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Images from onboard a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research flight into Hurricane Milton. The flight aims to collect data used to improve forecasts and hurricane research. Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida as a weakened but still major Category 4 storm on Tuesday, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks.

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Brave souls... God Bless them and the work they do .. Thank you ..

njxxa
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Best part about this is they are in a 50yr old P3. Not even some fancy modern marvel.

dogmandan
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people on facebook and twitter would say this is filmed on a movie set lmao

beedoggs
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These people are the true heroes that no one mentioned

tuoqiu
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Thank you guys and all the other NOAA and NWS forecasters/workers for the work you guys do! It is GREATLY appreciated!

JS-wzqv
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A turbo prop as well. 👍Should play this to every frightened flyer to show how strong planes can be.

leslieaylett
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Bloody no no no and no!!!!
These people are made from different stuff. Lol.
Massive respect.

jeffreyheeks
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Balls of solid steel right there. They make it look easy.

jaygatsby
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Not sure how all those balls fit in that cockpit. But, very impressive nonetheless! Bravo y'all!

nickhart
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Because of you and risks you take we are safe my hat off to you! Good job! 👏

Neida
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So brave of them, in the name of Science and research. Make it back home safe. Bless all of you ❤

carlosbarahona
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Actually gives me chills and goosebumps, stay safe.

MegaRage
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Thank you for everything you do. The data collected is priceless and will help with forecasts and save lives ❤ stay safe

desireemurphy
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And they pay professional athletes all the money. These guys are the TRUE

WIGGBONE
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What do you want to be when you grow up? “You’re never going to believe me, but….”

AzRusoski
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These are the REAL Mavericks. Balls od steel

INFJ
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I don't want to see anyone complain about turbulence after seeing this!

theclearproof
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I took a flight out of FLL yesterday and had a massive panic attack over a few bumps and now I see this. I’ll see myself out
*curtsy*

AmyESP
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Wonderful to see younger people at the controls getting some experience with the older crew behind them.

jamesaustralian
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Great job you guys. Love Miss Piggy hanging in there too!

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