Jan. 29 airpower summary

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Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, British GR-7 Harriers performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in Sangin. The missions were confirmed successful by an on-scene joint terminal attack controller. 

A GR-7 performed a show of force in order to deter enemy activities in Deh Rawod. In addition, the GR-7 Harrier dropped an Enhanced Paveway II munition in order to destroy an enemy bunker system, and weapons cache. A JTAC reported that the missions were successful. 

Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs performed shows of force to deter enemy activities in Gereshk, Kajaki Dam, Orgune, Sangin and Zormat. A JTAC declared that the missions were successful. 

Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force in order to deter enemy activities in Farah, Jalalabad, Kandahar and Sangin. The missions were confirmed successful by a JTAC. 

French Mirage-2000s performed shows of force in Kandahar to deter enemy activities. A JTAC reported that the missions were successful.

In total, 41 close-air-support missions were flown as part of the ISAF and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Five Air Force and Royal Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon performed a show of force in order to deter enemy forces in Baqubah. The success of the mission was declared by a JTAC.

In total, coalition aircraft flew 49 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.

Twenty-two Air Force, Navy, and RAF intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft flew missions as part of operations in Iraq. Additionally, four Air Force and RAF aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance. 

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 146 airlift sorties were flown, 521 tons of cargo were delivered, and 3,224 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Iraq, Japan, and Korea flew as part of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Jan. 28,  Air Force and RAF tanker crews flew 42 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.8 million pounds of fuel to 254 receiving aircraft.