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# The Hurricane Hunters
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/behind-wings/episode/the-hurricane-hunters-iajrae/
- Published: 2025-11-04T15:02:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T19:39:09.000Z
- Description: Explore high-risk missions that helps improve hurricane forecasting.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Behind The Wings, Season 7, Episode 1, #ZZZ_Episode_870a17b3-f540-4c87-9ad3-ca63ca2bcd2f, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_74608623-e03d-463d-914b-34ead001e618, #geo-us, #v1.16

When others turn back, they fly straight into the eye of a storm. The Hurricane Hunters, an elite unit of aviators, use specialized aircraft to gather real-time data from inside hurricanes. From cutting-edge radar to autonomous drones deployed in-flight, this episode explores the high-risk missions, unique aircraft, and courageous crews who help improve hurricane forecasting, risking their lives t