Jan. 31 airpower summary: Tankers bring fuel to fight Published Feb. 4, 2008 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 31, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-31 and 38s on enemy firing positions and an enemy weapons cache in Sangin. The on-scene joint terminal attack controller confirmed that the mission was successful. In order to deter enemy activities an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, a British GR-7 Harrier, and a French Mirage F-1 CR performed shows of force in Uruzgan. The JTAC reported that the mission was successful. In Nangalam, a show of force was performed by F-15s in order to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared that the mission was successful. In total, 40 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols. Eight Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part 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 in order to deter enemy activities in Baqubah. The JTAC confirmed that the mission was successful. In Basrah, a show of force was performed by an F-16 in order to deter enemy activities. The mission was reported successful by the JTAC. In order to deter enemy activities shows of force were provided by F-16s in Al Kut. The JTAC declared that the missions were successful In total, coalition aircraft flew 26 close-air-support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions integrated and synchronized coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Eighteen Air Force and Navy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. Approximately 121 airlift sorties were flown; 537 tons of cargo were delivered and 1,860 passengers were transported. This included approximately 6,000 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan. Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada, and Iraq flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq. On Jan. 30, Air Force and RAF tanker crews flew 41 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.5 million pounds of fuel to 226 receiving aircraft.