I wouldn't have believed it, if I didn't live it!!!! All of us, in that airport, had a great laugh! When I was finally on that flight with the Mexican pilot, I was in the back seat, under the luggage, fearing for my life. The lead guy on the trip was in the co-pilot seat --- knowing of my concern. He casually asked the pilot his name, and when he said "Pablo something-or-other" we burst out laughing! It loosened me up, and I relaxed! It was one of those treasured incidents we all have!
I'm glad you had this thread on these unsung heros -- the Hurricane Hunters. We take all the storm information for granted -- forgetting that there is someone up there getting that information for us ---and they are in the middle of what we are all battening down for.