An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle takes off in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., marked its first year May 6 as the Air Force's only MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Valenca)

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UAV EXHIBIT - An RQ-3A Darkstar (top to bottom), MQ-1L Predator A and X-45A Joint Unmanned Combat Air System hang in the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in a new exhibit of military unmanned aerial vehicles. The exhibit which opened to the public, April 24, 2008, includes six UAVs from all four services and will be on display for the next 10 years. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

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Over Iraq
An Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle goes out on patrol from Balad Air Base, Iraq. Predators fly intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions for operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Eight MQ-1s flew missions in the area of responsibility Aug. 10. U.S. Air Force photo

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