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Airpower Summary for January 27

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

In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities in Baghran. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed the success of the mission.

In Deh Rawod, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC reported that the mission was successful.

In Kandahar, shows of force were performed by British GR.7 Harriers and an A-10 in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared that the missions were successful.

In total, 39 close air support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Seven 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 and a B-1B Lancer dropped Ground Bomb Unit-31s and 38s in order to destroy a road used by enemy coalition. The missions were confirmed successful by the JTAC.

In order to destroy a house-borne improvised explosive device an F-16 dropped a GBU-38 in Baqubah. In addition, an F-16 also performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared that the missions were successful.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 37 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-five Air Force and Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, 5 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 110 airlift sorties were flown; 345 tons of cargo were delivered, and 3,619 passengers were transported. This included approximately 30,290 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

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

On Jan. 26, U.S. Air Force Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 42 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.4 million pounds of fuel to 208 receiving aircraft.