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Airpower Summary for January 29

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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 Jan. 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, shows of force were performed by British GR.7 Harriers in order to deter enemy activities in Sangin. The missions were confirmed successful by the JTAC.

In Deh Rawod, a GR.7 performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. In addition the GR.7 dropped an Enhanced Paveway II munition in order to destroy an enemy bunker system, and weapons cache. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.

In order to deter enemy activities, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs performed shows of force in Gereshk, Kajaki Dam, Orgune, Sangin, and Zormat. The JTAC declared that the missions were successful.

In Farah, Jalalabad, Kandahar, and Sangin, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities. The missions were confirmed successful by the JTAC.

In order to deter enemy activities French Mirage-2000s performed shows of force in Kandahar. The JTAC reported that the missions were successful.

In total, 41 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Five 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, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon performed a show of force in order to deter enemy forces in Baqubah. The success of the mission was declared by the JTAC.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 49 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-two Air Force, Navy, and Royal Air Force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force 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 146 airlift sorties were flown; 521 tons of cargo were delivered, and 3,224 passengers were transported.

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

On Jan. 28, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 42 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.8 million pounds of fuel to 254 receiving aircraft.