Allied Airpower 07/06
AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 7
6/8/2007
SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations June 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
In Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted a show of force expelling multiple flares to deter insurgent activity around Coalition forces moving through Qal’eh-Ye Gaz. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller called the show of force pass effective. The aircrews also escorted a large convoy in the area.
Other F-15s completed a strafing pass with cannon rounds on a field across from Coalition forces in Kandahar. The pass was performed as a warning measure after ground forces had taken rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire earlier. There were no reported attacks after the warning shots by the F-15s.
Also in Kandahar, F-15s conducted a convoy escort.
In Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted a show of force expelling multiple flares to deter insurgent activity around Coalition forces moving through Qal’eh-Ye Gaz. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller called the show of force pass effective. The aircrews also escorted a large convoy in the area.
Other F-15s completed a strafing pass with cannon rounds on a field across from Coalition forces in Kandahar. The pass was performed as a warning measure after ground forces had taken rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire earlier. There were no reported attacks after the warning shots by the F-15s.
Also in Kandahar, F-15s conducted a convoy escort.
In total, 42 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.
Six U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
In Iraq, a Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado looked for suspicious activity over Baghdad.
In Bayji, U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons provided shows of force with multiple flares to break up a disturbance in the area. The shows of force were ruled a success as the crowd vacated the area afterward.
F-16s also conducted shows of force around an area after Coalition forces spotted a vehicle-borne IED in Muqdadiyah. The pilots followed the suspected emplacer’s vehicle and executed another show of force over the location where the vehicle stopped. The F-16s watched over the area as helicopters executed an attack.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets looked for suspicious activity around Karbala.
In Balad, F-16s looked for attackers after a convoy was hit by an IED and small arms fire. The pilots also watched over an Iraqi police raid. There was potential for an ambush but there were no attacks while the F-16s were overhead.
An F-16 conducted overwatch for ground forces moving toward a tank struck by an IED in Salman Pak.
In total, Coalition aircraft flew 62 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Seventeen Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, seven Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 132 airlift sorties were flown; more than 790 tons of cargo was delivered, and approximately 2,240 passengers were transported. This included approximately 22,300 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
In Iraq, a Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado looked for suspicious activity over Baghdad.
In Bayji, U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons provided shows of force with multiple flares to break up a disturbance in the area. The shows of force were ruled a success as the crowd vacated the area afterward.
F-16s also conducted shows of force around an area after Coalition forces spotted a vehicle-borne IED in Muqdadiyah. The pilots followed the suspected emplacer’s vehicle and executed another show of force over the location where the vehicle stopped. The F-16s watched over the area as helicopters executed an attack.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets looked for suspicious activity around Karbala.
In Balad, F-16s looked for attackers after a convoy was hit by an IED and small arms fire. The pilots also watched over an Iraqi police raid. There was potential for an ambush but there were no attacks while the F-16s were overhead.
An F-16 conducted overwatch for ground forces moving toward a tank struck by an IED in Salman Pak.
In total, Coalition aircraft flew 62 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided overwatch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.
Seventeen Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, seven Air Force, Navy and Royal Air Force fighter aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.
U.S. Air Force C-130s and C-17s provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.
Approximately 132 airlift sorties were flown; more than 790 tons of cargo was delivered, and approximately 2,240 passengers were transported. This included approximately 22,300 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Iraq, Japan and Korea flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On June 6, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, French Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 45 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.6 million pounds of fuel to 237 receiving aircraft.
For more information contact U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs at commercial 011-974-458-9555 then connect to DSN 436-4381/4014/4379 or at afforpa@auab.centaf.af.mil <mailto:AFFORPA@auab.centaf.af.mil>
On June 6, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, French Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 45 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.6 million pounds of fuel to 237 receiving aircraft.
For more information contact U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs at commercial 011-974-458-9555 then connect to DSN 436-4381/4014/4379 or at afforpa@auab.centaf.af.mil <mailto:AFFORPA@auab.centaf.af.mil>
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