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N43RF - Nickname "Miss Piggy", Lockheed WP-3D Orion

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Picture of N43RF.

This picture was taken at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida on April 10th, 2005. The NOAA hurricane hunters used to be based there. The picture reflects the older color scheme they used to have.

This image is released into the public domain. It was photographed by Christopher Hollis. An image credit is not required when using this photograph, though if you would like to use one you could credit "Christopher Hollis" or "Tropical Atlantic".

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