Airpower Summary: May 27
Release Number: 300510
5/31/2010 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations May 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Air Operations in Afghanistan
Kandahar, Regional Command - South
U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted shows of force, with flares launched, that were determined successful by ground controllers.
Surkhabad, RC-S
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots provided armed overwatch for friendly forces. Pilots conducted shows of force to break contact with and deter enemy action. When enemy fire resumed, pilots conducted a cannon-fire strafing run against the enemy position, which eliminated the threat to friendly forces.
Shurakian, RC-S
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew provided armed overwatch, surveillance and reconnaissance for friendly forces. The aircrew conducted a show of force to deter an enemy ambush.
Asmar, RC-E
U.S. Air Force F-15-E Strike Eagle aircrews provided armed overwatch and close air support for an Afghan forces patrol. Aircrews observed anti-Afghan forces preparing for an attack. Aircrews conducted shows of force to deter enemy action then released precision-guided munitions. Ground controllers declared the actions successful.
Qal-E-Naw, RC-W
U.S. Air Force F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch for friendly forces and a friendly-forces convoy. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter anti-Afghan forces activity, which ground controllers declared successful.
Chahar Bagh, RC-S
U.S. Air Force F-15E aircrews provided armed overwatch and surveillance for friendly forces. Aircrews conducted a show of force, with flares launched, to deter enemy action. Ground controllers determined the show of force successful.
Airlift Action
Badghis Province, RC-W
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew flew a combat-airdrop mission in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering 60,000 pounds of combat-sustainment supplies to friendly forces.
Badghis Province, RC-W
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew flew a low-cost, low-altitude airdrop in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, delivering approximately 1,200 pounds of supplies to friendly forces.
Air Operations in Iraq:
Nothing significant to report today.`
Air Power Statistics:
Close Air Support:
Sorties flown to support ISAF & Afghan security forces: 77
Sorties flown to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: 22
Surveillance & Reconnaissance:
Sorties flown in Afghanistan: 52
Sorties flown in Iraq: 25
On May 26
Air Mobility:
U.S. Air Force airlift sorties: 180
Short tons of delivered cargo: 744
Passengers: approximately 3,800
Airdropped cargo: approximately 61,000 pounds
Aerial Refueling:
Sorties flown: 54
Fuel delivered: approximately 3.1 million pounds
Aircraft refueled: 245
Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation and Aero-medical Evacuations:
Casualty Evacuation -- Air Force Rescue Airmen transported 13 patients.
Saves: 5
Assists: 8
Other: 0
Hero Flights: 0
Sorties flown to support OEF: 36
Sorties flown to support OIF: 4
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