10/2/2012 - Airmen from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a forklift to remove the top of a carrying case, also known as a casket, for a MQ-1B Predator during the New Mexico Centennial Air Tour in Roswell, N.M., Sept. 29. The entire aircraft, which weighs approximately 1,700 pounds, fits into the casket for transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/Released)

10/2/2012 - Airmen from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron place the body of a MQ-1B Predator into a casket during the New Mexico Centennial Air Tour in Roswell, N.M., Sept. 29. The Predator is a 1,700 pound, multi-function, surveillance and combat aircraft piloted from ground control stations anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/Released)

10/2/2012 - Airmen 1st Class Christopher Frantz and Joshua Bisek, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, speak to the public about the capabilities of the MQ-1B Predator at the New Mexico Centennial Air Tour in Roswell, N.M., Sept. 29. The Predator has flown a countless number of missions over the Middle Eastern area of responsibility. This is only the second time a Predator has been displayed in a public setting for viewing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/Released)