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Flight Director Sofia de Solo provides pre-flight brief for NOAA Gulfstream IV-SP #NOAA49 "Gonzo" mission to Category 5 Hurricane #Milton on Oct. 7, 2024. Mission goals include sampling the upper atmosphere to reduce uncertainty in the track forecast. Follow National Hurricane Center for latest forecast and advisories. #FlyNOAA

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Peyton Camden1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic Flight Director Sofia de Solo kicks ass

Heady Hats1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic I can’t believe Han Solo daughter is a flight director. That’s just too good.

Chris Roach1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic Great stuff you guys are doing

THE™ Jessi Davin1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic Stay safe! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

infinitytec1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic There's a Gozo too‽

kathy1 year ago

@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic Thank you for your incredible job #Milton #FloridaState

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@NOAA @NHC_Atlantic Be safe out there. You're hugely appreciated!!

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