RQ-1 Predator photos (39 in total)
Loading missiles on a Predator
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brendan Schlaack (left) and Staff Sgt. Phillip Carter, both 57th Maintenance Group F-22A lead standardization crew members, attach a replica of a AGM-114 Hellfire missile onto an MQ-1 Predator during training July 18, 2007, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. F-22A weapons loaders from Nellis come to Creech every other month for proficiency training on loading missiles onto the Predator and performing actions required to safety the airplane. Such training is necessary in case a Predator will be forced to land at Nellis AFB due to bad weather or runway problems at Creech AFB.U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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An MQ-1B Predator Prepares to Land at Balad AFB after a Combar Mission
An MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle prepares to land at Balad Air Base, Iraq, after a combat mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Predator aircraft fly intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Air Force Predator missions contributed to the 28 ISR missions flown Aug. 18.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Olufemi A. Owolabi
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Loading missiles on a Predator
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Derrick Davis (background), 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons standardization section, observes Tech. Sgt. Brendan Schlaack, a 57th Maintenance Group F-22A lead standardization crew member, during his evaluation, July 18, 2007, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. F-22A weapons loaders from Nellis come to Creech every other month for proficiency training on loading missiles on the Predator. While Air Combat Command standards require the task to be accomplished within 20 minutes, Airmen at Nellis and Creech raised their own bar and do not settle for anything more than six minutes with no shortcuts, said Sergeant Davis.U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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Loading missiles on a Predator (2)
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brendan Schlaack (left) and Staff Sgt. Phillip Carter, both 57th Maintenance Group F-22A lead standardization crew members, attach a replica of a AGM-114 Hellfire missile onto an MQ-1 Predator during training July 18, 2007, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. F-22A weapons loaders from Nellis come to Creech every other month for proficiency training on loading missiles onto the Predator and performing actions required to safety the airplane. Such training is necessary in case a Predator will be forced to land at Nellis AFB due to bad weather or runway problems at Creech AFB.U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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The MQ-1 Predator during Takeoff
The Air Force chief of staff is increasing the number of daily combat air patrols of the MQ-1 Predator to provide additional capability for joint and coalition forces in Iraq.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson
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Predators reach quarter-million flight hours
An MQ-1 Predator sits on display after commemorating the 250,000th flight hour June 22 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Predator is assigned to the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron at Creech AFB. The Predator carries the Multi-spectral Targeting System with inherent AGM-114 Hellfire missile targeting capability and integrates electro-optical, infrared, laser designator and laser illuminator into a single sensor package. The aircraft can employ two laser-guided Hellfire anti-tank missiles with the MTS ball.U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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Predator draws interest at Paris Air Show
Staff Sgt. Angelo Munoz (from left), Capt. Chad Miner and Staff Sgt. Patrick Perry answer various questions about the MQ-1 Predator June 20 at the 47th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, France. The Predator is one of seven Department of Defense aircraft on display this year.U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marc I. Lane
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An MQ-1 Predator sits in its hangar at Balad Air Base, Iraq
An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle sits in its hangar at Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 17 awaiting its next mission. The Predator provides armed reconnaissance, airborne surveillance and target acquisition for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen
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The MQ-9 Reaper taxies into Creech Air Force Base, Nev.
The MQ-9 Reaper taxies into Creech Air Force Base, Nev., home to the newly reactivated 432nd Wing. The 432nd Wing consists of six operations squadrons and a maintenance squadron for the Air Force fleet of 60 MQ-1 Predator and six MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.
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Fully Armed MQ-9 Reaper
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