Photos: RPA students learn to fly
An MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft prepares to land at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., June 24. According to the official MQ-1 fact sheet, the Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aircraft system. The MQ-1’s primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya/Released)