Airpower Summary for October 11

Photo By Master Sgt. Brian Ferguson | On the fist pass, 16 bundles are dropped from the lead C-17 Globemaster III to a drop zone in Afghanistan Oct. 11. A total of 62 cargo bundles were dropped from two C-17s. This was the first time a combat cargo drop of this magnitude has taken place from two C-17s in formation over one drop zone. The planes and crews are part of the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Manas, Kyrgyzstan.  

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10.12.2007

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United States Air Forces Central           

U.S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Oct. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted a show of force dispensing flares in Gardez. The Joint Terminal Attack Controller confirmed successful mission deterring enemy activity.

During a show of force in Orgune, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped flares to deter enemy activity. The JTAC declared the mission achieved its desired effect.

An F-15E performed a show of force in Orgune during an armed overwatch for a Coalition convoy. The JTAC confirmed the mission was successful.

In Gardez, an A-10 used flares while conducting a show of force over checkpoints to deter enemy activities. The JTAC declared the mission achieved its desired effect.

In total, 37 close air support missions were flown in support of the International Security Assistance Force and Afghan security forces, reconstruction activities and route patrols.

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

In Iraq, Air Force F-16CG Fighting Falcons engaged enemy combatants with Guided Bomb Unit-38s in Samarra. The JTAC confirmed the mission was successful.

A show of force was conducted by an F-16CG to support friendly forces during an enemy engagement in Kirkuk.

Enemy personnel installing a road side improvised explosive device were targeted with a rocket by an Air Force MQ-1B Predator in Al Muqdadiyah. The strike was assessed as successful by the JTAC.

An F-16CG Fighting Falcon performed a show of force to deter enemy activities and violence in the area of a building being used as an enemy meeting place in Nasiriyah. The JTAC confirmed that the desired result was achieved.

In total, Coalition aircraft flew 61 close air support missions for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions supported Coalition ground forces, protected key infrastructure, provided over watch for reconstruction activities and helped to deter and disrupt terrorist activities.

Twenty-two Air Force and Navy Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft flew missions in support of operations in Iraq. Additionally, five Air Force and Navy 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 157 airlift sorties were flown; 368 tons of cargo were delivered, and 3,758 passengers were transported. This included approximately 52,480 pounds of troop re-supply air-dropped in Afghanistan.

Coalition C-130 crews from Canada and Japan flew in support of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.

On Oct. 10, U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force aerial refueling crews flew 51 sorties and off-loaded approximately 3.1 million pounds of fuel to 270 receiving aircraft.

• Date Taken: 10.12.2007
• Date Posted: 10.12.2007 15:13
• Story ID: 12940
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