How the Predator Drone changed EVERYTHING

Описание: Today, there are more US Air Force pilots training to fly drones than manned aircraft. Entering combat on the eve of the War on Terror, the MQ-1 Predator was a new aircraft for a new age of irregular warfare. For the first time, operators could stalk and efficiently kill an enemy on the other side of the globe with no risk to American lives.

In this video, Lt Cl Kristen Heiserman speaks with IWM's Dr. Hattie Hearn about her time as a MQ-1B Predator pilot. A new showcase featuring Kristen's stories and objects seen in this video, will be on permanent display in the American Air Museum from the end of July, 2025.

Check out the YouTube Shorts tab on our channel for upcoming extended clips from this interview, as well as a look at more of the objects Kristen brought with her.

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