Airpower Summary for December 28 Published Dec. 31, 2007 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 Dec. 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle performed a show of force with flares to deter enemy activities in Khowst. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller reported the show of force successful. A French Mirage 2000 conducted a show of force to deter enemy actions in Orgune. The mission was deemed successful. In Musa Qala, a show of force was performed by an F-15E to deter enemy activities. The show of force was reported as successful. In total, 41 close air support missions were flown in support of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols. Nine Air Force and Royal Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. In Iraq, an Air Force B-1B Lancer destroyed a cave with Guided Bomb Unit-38s near Baqubah. The cave was used by enemy combatants. The mission was reported as a success. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons engaged enemy combatants with GBU-38s and cannon rounds in Balad. The enemy combatants were engaging friendly forces with small arms fire. The mission was reported as successful by the JTAC. A house containing an improvised explosive device was destroyed by an F-16 with a GBU-38 in Baqubah. The JTAC reported the mission a success. In total, Coalition aircraft flew 48 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Twenty-four Air Force, Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support 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 support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 149 airlift sorties were flown; 661 tons of cargos were delivered, and 2,140 passengers were transported. This included approximately 97,540 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, and Iraq flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq. On Dec. 27, U.S. Air Force, French, and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 38 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.5 million pounds of fuel to 198 receiving aircraft.