Iraqi MiG-25 Shoots Down U.S. MQ-1 Predator in First Drone Combat December 23, 2002
A U.S. MQ-1 Predator is shot down by an Iraqi MiG-25 in the first combat engagement between a drone and conventional aircraft.
Date: December 23, 2002
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