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Airpower Summary for October 30

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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 Oct. 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle performed a show of force to deter enemy activities against Coalition forces in Shinkay. The mission was assessed as successful.

An F-15E conducted an air strike against an enemy position with a Guided Bomb Unit-38 in Kandahar. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed the mission was successful.

During the same mission, an F-15E performed a show of force with the use of flares to deter enemy activities in Kandahar. The JTAC declared the mission as a success.

A French Mirage 2000 conducted a show of force to deter enemy activity in Wrabanay. The mission was assessed as successful.

In total, 37 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Ten 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 F-16 Fighting Falcon performed a show of force to deter enemy activities against a Coalition convoy in Salman Pak. The JTAC confirmed the mission was a success.

A Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4 performed a show of force with the use of flares to deter enemy activities against Coalition forces in Salman Pak. The JTAC declared the mission as successful.

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted a show of force with the use of flares in Tikrit. The mission was deemed successful by the JTAC.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 64 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-one Air Force, Navy and Royal Australian Air Force Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support 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 support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

Approximately 151 airlift sorties were flown; 472 tons of cargos were delivered, and 3,590 passengers were transported. This included approximately 46,500 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On Oct. 29, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 48 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.1 million pounds of fuel to 253 receiving aircraft.