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Airpower Summary for February 4

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  • Combined Air and Space Operations Center
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Feb. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, British GR7 Harriers performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in Sangin. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed that the missions were successful.

In total, 17 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Ten Air Force and Royal Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons dropped Guided Bomb Unit-38s and a GBU-31 in order to destroy House-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices in Baqubah. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.

In order to deter enemy forces, F-16s performed shows of force in Mosul. The missions were declared successful by the JTAC.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 66 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-one Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Navy and Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 113 airlift sorties were flown; 344 tons of cargo were delivered, and 2,907 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, Iraq, and Korea flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Feb. 3, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 46 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.1 million pounds of fuel to 241 receiving aircraft.