CENTAF releases daily airpower summary report Published Dec. 28, 2005 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Coalition aircraft flew 36 close-air-support missions Dec. 27 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities and operations to deter and disrupt terrorist activities. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons performed an air strike against anti-Iraqi forces positions and vehicles near Hawijah, successfully dropping three precision-guided munitions.Air Force F-15 Eagles and F-16s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. The F-15s dropped a precision-guided munition against an enemy mortar firing location, and an F-16 dropped a precision-guided munition against an insurgent building. Other Air Force F-15s provided close air support to coalition troops in contact with anti-Iraqi forces near Balad. In addition, 11 Air Force and Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Iraq. Also, Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role with their electro-optical and infrared sensors. In Afghanistan, coalition aircraft flew 20 close-air-support missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They included support to coalition and Afghan troops, reconstruction activities and the conduct of presence route patrols. In addition, five Air Force ISR aircraft flew missions supporting operations in Afghanistan. Also, RAF fighter aircraft performed in a non-traditional ISR role. Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa. They flew 200 airlift sorties, delivered 405 tons of cargo and transported 2,500 passengers were transported. Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and South Korea flew in support of either OIF or OEF. On Dec. 26, Air Force and RAF tankers flew 27 sorties and unloaded nearly two million pounds of fuel.