In April 1996, the secretary of defense selected the U.S. Air Force as the operating service for the RQ-1 Predator system. The "R" is the Department of Defense designation for reconnaissance aircraft.
On a sandy island air force base of Oman, a 3-foot-long predator searched for its next meal. Something about the patterned animal caught the attention of nearby scientists — and for good reason.
Scientists found a 3-foot-long predator at an air force base on Masirah Island and discovered a new species, a study said. Google Street View June 2024 © 2024 Google ...