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    361st EAS bids farewell to MQ-1B [Image 7 of 7]

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    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) is displayed on a tarmac, viewed from the front, showing its pusher propeller configuration with yellow-tipped blades. The aircraft is mounted on a ground support stand with red-capped wheel chocks visible at the wingtips. A large group of military personnel in various uniforms are gathered in the background, suggesting a demonstration or static display event.

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    07.02.2017

    Photo by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg    

    332d Air Expeditionary Wing

    Service members and civilians gather to commemorate the last flight of a MQ-1B Predator assigned to the 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron, July 2, 2017, in Southwest Asia. In the 18 months the MQ-1B was assigned to the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, later designated as the 361st EATKS, its aircrew flew the aircraft on more than 2,000 combat missions, 36,000 persistence attack and reconnaissance hours, and fired 358 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, greatly contributing to the fight against ISIS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2017
    Date Posted: 07.07.2017 09:03
    Photo ID: 3545913
    VIRIN: 170702-F-LR947-0556
    Resolution: 6145x4097
    Size: 6.06 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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    A large military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an MQ-9 Reaper drone, is photographed head-on on a tarmac or airfield. Two ground crew personnel are visible performing pre-flight or maintenance checks on the aircraft. The propeller is spinning, visible as a circular blur, suggesting the engine is running.
    A nighttime photograph showing the silhouette of what appears to be a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) illuminated against a dark sky. A bright light source, likely a navigation or spotlight, creates a starburst lens flare effect near the aircraft. The image is dark overall with the drone only partially visible due to the low-light conditions.
    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with an MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper drone, is photographed on a runway or taxiway at night. The aircraft is painted white/light gray and appears to be taxiing or stationary on the tarmac. Runway lights and distant ambient lighting are visible in the background.
    A military technician or ground crew member in a flight suit is conducting a pre-flight or maintenance inspection of a large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inside a hangar facility. The aircraft's silhouette and fuselage shape are consistent with a Predator or Reaper-class drone. The image is dramatically lit with strong contrast between the subject and the background.
    A close-up portrait of a man wearing a communications headset and a boom microphone positioned near his mouth. The image is dramatically lit with strong shadows, highlighting one side of his face. He appears focused and attentive, gazing forward.
    A military operator wearing a headset is seated at a multi-screen control console in a dimly lit operations environment. The workstation features multiple monitors, keyboards, joysticks, and specialized control panels consistent with a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ground control station. A second uniformed individual is visible in the background.
    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) is displayed on a tarmac, viewed from the front, showing its pusher propeller configuration with yellow-tipped blades. The aircraft is mounted on a ground support stand with red-capped wheel chocks visible at the wingtips. A large group of military personnel in various uniforms are gathered in the background, suggesting a demonstration or static display event.

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    The 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron held a ceremony commemorating the MQ-1B Predator and its final flight with the squadron, July 2, 2017, in Southwest Asia.

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    332nd AEW
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    U.S. Air Force Central Command
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    361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron
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