(WShoots1) wrote in message ...
RHF: The P3's can sorta kinda do 'weather work' . . . - - - But that is not
their primary function ~ "Signal Intelligence"

I understand what you're saying, but it was my understanding that it was a
couple of hurricane hunters that had been diverted.

Bill

The military has relied on satellite recon since about 1989. The USAF
Reserve still has a bird at Biloxi that is chopped for NHC taskings.
It's not a P-3.

There are some 135's with a weather mission, but not in the usual
sense.

Brian

Brian: The military has relied on satellite recon since about 1989. The
USAF Reserve still has a bird at Biloxi that is chopped for NHC taskings. It's
not a P-3.

There are some 135's with a weather mission, but not in the usual
sense.

Thanks. I figure aircraft are needed to see what's under the clouds. I'm feel
certain there aren't any ships sailing through that area, which could otherwise
report surface conditions. G

Bill, K5BY