The year 1963 began with a cold weather operation in Korea which commenced on 16 January.

This makes startup of the fuel cell a concern in cold weather operation.

High altitude, hot humid weather operations are challenges we face constantly and train for routinely.

For example, cold weather operation may require operation to be evaluated at temperatures below C using an environmental chamber.

The windshield is Lexan and the side windows are removable for warm weather operations.

As a result, the T44 was ranked superior in cold weather operation to the T48.

During this period the squadron became known for its ability to perform cold weather operations.

It includes ice climbing, cross-country skiing and cold weather operations.