OVER FLORIDA -- As Hurricane Charley approached the Florida coast, wind speeds increased to a top speed of 148 knots (170 mph) while the diameter of the storm's eye decreased to an intense 5 miles. This view of the outer wall of the eye was taken from a C-130H aircraft Aug. 13 at 2:55 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tracy L. DeMarco)
