Predator damaged in Afghanistan Published Nov. 20, 2008 BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system was damaged at approximately 10:15 a.m. Nov. 20 at a base in southern Afghanistan. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with a primary mission of conducting armed reconnaissance. A safety investigation board will be convened to investigate the incident. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page