i live only 5 minutes drive from the airport where hurricane trackers plane flew into yesterday Storm Éowyn, which is set to start battering Ireland with “destructive winds” from this evening, could be the worst storm to hit Ireland since records began, according to experts. It comes as US ‘Hurricane Hunters’ touched down in Ireland as the country braces for the storm, with Red Status weather warnings extended across the whole of Ireland.
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Wow, that isn’t a good sign! I hope the storm won’t be so bad and won’t cause any damage, keeping fingers crossed for you @Feey.
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we was issued red warning from midnight till midday today was damaged done but all happend to me was electricity went off for about 6 hours all companies shops public transport shut till after midday my company closed for the whole day so a nice one days holiday for me.
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Aha! That is a P-3 Orion Hurricane Hunter! 
Mr. Surfermom flew these for several years, with the mission submarine hunting, search and rescue, and hurricane data collection.
Those planes are tanks!
I sure hope the weather settles down and don’t cause any harm, Feey. Nice photos!
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That’s true but nonetheless they’re being replaced by more capable aircraft for military missions after decades of good service. The passage of time can’t be stopped.
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Agree there are several, one of upgraded planes he he transitioned into was the P-8, and I believe there are about 200 in service…
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@Feey There was me expecting to see some Hawker Hurricanes😉
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