54wrs

The 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (54 WRS) was a United States Air Force unit primarily tasked with weather reconnaissance missions. Activated during World War II, the squadron played a crucial role in gathering meteorological data to support air operations in the Pacific Theater. During the Cold War, the 54 WRS operated from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducting typhoon reconnaissance missions, earning the nickname "Typhoon Chasers." The squadron was inactivated in 1987 after decades of distinguished service, having contributed significantly to both military operations and atmospheric science.