Allied Airpower 28/07

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 27
6/28/2007

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations June 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II performed a show of force expelling multiple flares to make insurgents aware of an air presence above Orgun-E. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller called the show of force successful.

French Air Force Mirage 2000s conducted shows of force over friendly forces in Orgun-E. The pilots also monitored a bunker for possible insurgents.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer showed force to protect a disabled vehicle in Khowst. There were no attacks reported after the show of force.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted multiple shows of force with flares over Gereshk and Tarin Kowt to deter enemy activities in these areas. The shows of force were all successful.

Other F-15s searched a compound for insurgent firing positions in Garmsir.

Later in Garmsir, a B-1 destroyed enemy compounds with multiple Guided Bomb Unit-31s and 38s.

A-10s conducted shows of force with multiple flares over Asadabad to stop the enemy from firing on Coalition forces in the area. Other A-10s provided overwatch for convoys in the area.

In Sangin, an A-10 provided a show of force with flares to reassure Coalition forces and deter enemy activity. The show of force was called successful by the JTAC.

In total, 36 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

Ten U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Afghanistan. Additionally, two Royal Air Force aircraft performed tactical reconnaissance.

In Iraq, a Royal Air Force Tornado GR-4 provided overwatch of a suspected insurgent in Al Amiriyah.

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon provided a show of force over a rooftop containing suspicious individuals in Samarra. F-16s also watched over an improvised explosive device detonation area and monitored activity along a river in the area.

In Basrah, a B-1 conducted shows of force expelling multiple flares to help friendly forces exit an area where they had come under fire. The shows of force allowed Coalition forces to move out.

In support of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, an F-16 hit a building being used as a weapons cache with GBU-38s and GBU-12s in Baquba. The attacks destroyed the center and south walls of the building.

Following up the first F-16 attack, another F-16 hit the building with a GBU-38 to ensure it was completely destroyed.

Also in Baquba, U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets monitored the area for suspicious activity. There were no reported attacks while the F-18s were in the area.

F-16s also provided successful shows of force expelling flares over Baghdad.

F-18s also watched over areas in and around Baghdad.
A GR-4 provided a show of force with flares over Baghdad and monitored a mosque possibly being used as a safe house.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 69 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.

Sixteen Air Force and Navy ISR aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq.

Additionally, five Air Force and Navy 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 158 airlift sorties were flown; 455 tons of cargo was delivered, and approximately 2,322 passengers were transported.

Coalition C-130 crews from Australia, Canada and Iraq flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq. This included approximately 27,790 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

On June 26, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, French Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 44 sorties and off-loaded approximately 2.5 million pounds of fuel to 225 receiving aircraft.

For more information or for high-resolution photos, 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>