By Central Air Force
SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations April 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials.
In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped a Guided Bomb Unit-38 in order to destroy enemy combatants engaging a convoy in Shindand. In addition a show of force was performed in order to deter any further enemy activities. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed that the missions were successful.
In order to deter enemy activities F-15s performed shows of force in Bagram, Khowst, and Lwara. The JTAC reported the success of the missions.
In Gereshk, a British GR.7 Harrier fired rockets in order to destroy enemy combatants engaging friendly forces. The success of the mission was declared by the JTAC.
Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in Bagram. The JTAC confirmed the success of the missions.
In Musa Qala, a GR.7 performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities. The mission's success was reported by the JTAC.
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, a British GR.4 Tornado dropped an Enhanced Paveway II munition in order to destroy enemy rocket rails engaging friendly forces in Basra. The success of the mission was reported by the JTAC.
An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities in Al Kut. The JTAC declared that the mission was successful.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 67 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-seven Air Force, Navy, Royal Australian air force surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, eight Air Force, 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 177 airlift sorties were flown; 464 tons of cargo delivered, and 4,340 passengers were transported. This included approximately 26,400 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Canada, Iraq, Japan, and Korea flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On March 31, U.S. Air Force, French, and Royal air force aerial refueling crews flew 48 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.6 million pounds of fuel to 202 receiving aircraft.
Date Taken: | 04.02.2008 |
Date Posted: | 04.05.2008 17:21 |
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