April 19 airpower summary Published April 23, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations April 19 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Konduz Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces dismounted patrol. The aircrews observed enemy forces setting up a machine gun fighting position, confirmed coordinates and released a precision-guided munition on the enemy position. The enemy position was eliminated. Morghab Navy F/A-18C Hornet pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. The pilots conducted a show of force, with flares launched, over the area. The show of force was confirmed successful by ground control. Qalat F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for a friendly-forces convoy stalled by an improvised explosive device. The aircrews conducted a show of force to deter anti-Afghan activity in the area. On-scene joint terminal attack controllers confirmed the show of force was successful. Abu Kala Coalition aircrews provided armed overwatch for Afghan National Security Forces and surveillance for suspicious activity in the area. The aircrews conducted a show of force when Afghan forces came under enemy fire. Airlift Action Oruzgan Province Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrews flew combat-resupply missions in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 5,000 and 7,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Farah Province A C-130 aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Farah Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 30,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Badghis Province A C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a combat-resupply mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, airdropping approximately 4,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Paktika Province An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 70,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Zabul Province A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat airdrop mission in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 71,000 pounds of sustainment supplies to friendly forces. Air Operations in Iraq: Nothing significant to report today. Airpower Statistics: Close-Air Support Sorties flown to support ISAF and Afghan security forces: 83 Sorties flown to support Operation Iraqi Freedom: 22 Surveillance and Reconnaissance: Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 35 Sorties flown in Iraq: 29 On April 18: Air Mobility: Air Force airlift sorties: 171 Short tons of delivered cargo: 835 Passengers: approximately 2,800 Airdropped cargo: approximately 187,000 pounds Aerial Refueling: Sorties flown: 49 Fuel delivered: approximately 3.0 million pounds Aircraft refueled: 223 Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations: Casualty evacuation -- Air Force rescue Airmen transported 9 patients Saves: 3 Assists: 6 Other: 0 Hero Flights: 0 Sorties flown to support OEF: 24 Sorties flown to support OIF: 4