58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

The 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force with a distinguished history in atmospheric research and reconnaissance. Activated during World War II, the squadron initially undertook weather observation missions critical for planning Allied air operations. In the postwar years, it gained prominence for its involvement in high-risk weather reconnaissance, including flights into hurricanes and atomic test clouds to gather vital meteorological and radiological data. The squadron played a key role during the Cold War, supporting both military operations and scientific advancements, before its inactivation in the late 1960s.