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    1. new tiles for Korea MIGAlley from Gepard

      New tiles for the wonderful Korea_MIGAlley terrain from Gepard, thanks very much for your job !!!
      - news tiles 1024x1024 in JPEG
      - news files .tod
      -somes news textures
      -somes modifications to the data file
      Simply extract the file in the folder Terrain in your mod folder and play

      56 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    2. Fiat G.91T.3 Reduxe

      Fiat G.91T.3 Reduxe for SF2
       

      WHAT´S IN:
      4 aircraft with 25 brand new highrez (8K) skins 
      I always liked this little bird and so I reworked it a bit.

       
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      Installation:
      1st you have to delete earlier Versions of the G.91T.3 in your Aircraft folder. 
      Elsewise there will be conflicts!!! 
      Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
      "User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
      If asked, let overwrite
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      Animation key 1 = Canopy open / close
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      Credits:

      ErikGen: Creator of the original G.91 Models
      Stary: Creator of Cockpits models
      Spillone104: Part of the original Gina Team
      ID(io)T Team: Original Frecce Tricolori Pilot
      GKABS: original Pilot (reworked for PAF by Soulfreak)
      Diego:  GAF Pilot model
      Ravenclaw007: GAF Pilot repaint & Weapons.
      Soulfreak: All paintwork, all decals, Hangar & Loading screens & ini dance

      Special thanks to the Dornier Museum. They provided me great references (t.O.) 
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      Legal stuff:
       
      This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
      If anyone will use this mod or parts of it, my permission is needed! 
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      It was tested in a SF2 complete installation.
       
      Schapen, Dezember 24th 2023
      Carlo "Soulfreak" Heuer

      117 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

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    3. SF2 TMF Mirage IIIE (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage IIIE (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack       3/14/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All- (Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage IIIE as used by the French Air Force.
      Even though there is =NOT= a stock 3W Mirage IIIE, this is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with any (other) Mirages available within the game. Skins remain in their original bmp format.  All necessary items are provided, weapons, pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth (most weapons used ARE stock 3W items, excepting drop tanks). A new User List has also been created (see note about that in the "Notes" below).
      This aircraft is supplied with 3 skins:
      EC 1/13 Artois (NMF)
      EC 2/4 La Fayette (EuroCamo <1968)
      EC 3/3 Ardennes (EuroCamo <1980)
      Each skin has 26 id letters/serial numbers. Almost all markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. As you can see above, the SF2 Date Switch is in effect.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
      Mirage IIIE (TMF)
      So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm).
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory

      67 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    4. B-17G with functional nose turret

      I have worked on Veltro2K's excellent B-17G so that its nose turret can move and fire.  I hope you like it.
      Backup yuor data ini and drop this file in the aircraft folder.
       
      Thanks to Wrech , and credits to
      Veltro2K for the aircraft
      gregoryp for the AvHistory engine sound
      Kesselbrut for the cockpit
      Flogger23 for the natural metal skin
      wrench ini working, and OD skin, decals and screens and whatnots; including hundreds of hours of research
      Others I'm sure I'm forgetting....Like say in the file.
       
       

      80 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    5. SF2 TMF Mirage IIICJ (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage IIICJ (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack       3/1/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(SF2:I and/or Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage IIICJ series as used by the Israeli Defense Force Air Force. Included in this package are 2 complete versions of the Mirage IIICJ:
      = Mirage IIICJ
      101 Squadron
      119 Squadron
      117 Squadron (all with 1962 start date, NMF)
      101 Squadron
      117 Squadron (both start 1969, in 3 tone Desert Camo)
      117 Squadron (Late <1973, Camo with Orage ID triangles)
      = Mirage IIICJ2
      101 Squadron (3 tone camo)
      117 Squadron (<74, 3 tone, Orange ID triangles)
      253 Squadron (<79, 2 tone Grey)
      They are set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage IIICJ's available as stock within the game.  Skins remain in their original bmp format. Almost all markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. As you can see above, the SF2 date switch is active for both aircraft. All necessary items are provided, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
      Mirage IIICJ Shahak (TMF)
      or
      Mirage IIICJ(2) Shahak (TMF)
      So you can't mistake them for anything other than TMF Birds (tm).
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below. Also, you will have a choice for avionics ini for the CJ-2, as historically, the radars were removed.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory

      82 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      1 comment

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    6. Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary Edition

      Welcome To Duty
      Built with the extraordinary expertise and dedication of modders from CombatACE.com, Operation Desert Storm – 30th Anniversary Edition promises to be the most complete total conversion ever made for Strike Fighters 2 by ThirdWire.
      Fly with more than 50 aircraft ranging from Cold War relics to the most advanced platforms. Gain air superiority in the mighty F-15C Eagle or challenge the Coalition with the agile Fulcrum. Support troops with the A-10A Thunderbolt II, bomb strategic targets with the stealthy F-117A Nighthawk, lead airfield denial operations in the iconic Tornado.
      Enjoy a beautifully rendered scenario on a scaled and accurate terrain. Fly over the lakes and rivers of Mesopotamia, the oil-rich fields of Kuwait, the mountains of Iran and Turkey. Take-off from aircraft carriers stationed in the Persian Gulf to watch over Kuwaiti oil rigs. Perform landings and patrols in more than 90 airports and air bases in the Middle East.
      Take part in different campaigns including the Iraqi blitzkrieg on Kuwait and the US-led liberation of the Kuwaiti Emirate. Discover how the Iraqi Army was one of the biggest in the world, through the eyes of American, British, Canadian, French, Italian and Arab pilots. Test your skills and abilities flying for the Iraqi Air Force during all stages of the conflict.
      Thirty years after, Operation Desert Storm still remains the largest air operation of modern warfare to date. Modders and flight sim enthusiasts at CombatACE teamed up to bring you a unique product in the lite flight sim world. Exquisitely detailed aircraft and paint schemes are delivered in a well-researched and thorough order of battle.
      The ODS 30th AE Development team would like to thank CombatACE.com, its admins, moderators and contributors.
      We are sure you will enjoy and appreciate this high-quality freeware product. From the aviation enthusiasts, to the aviation enthusiasts... and for the pilots of tomorrow.
       
      Minimum Requirements
      Required products from ThirdWire:
      Strike Fighters 2, July 2013 patch Strike Fighters 2: Israel, July 2013 patch Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic, July 2013 patch Full support for:
      Mission Editor DLC Campaign Customizer DLC System specs:
      OS: Windows 7 x86 Processor: Dual Core 2.7 GHz Memory: 4.0 GB RAM Hard Drive: 17.0 GB Free Space Video Card: 1024 MB DirectX 10  
      Sneak Peek
       
      Disclaimer
      CombatACE.com shall at all times retain ownership of the Software as originally downloaded by you and all subsequent downloads of the Software by you. The Software (and the copyright, and other intellectual property rights of whatever nature in the Software, including any modifications made thereto) are and shall remain the property of CombatACE.com and of the respective developers/modders.
      In no event, unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, shall CombatACE.com, or any person be liable for any loss, expense or damage, of any type or nature arising out of the use of, or inability to use this installer or program, including, but not limited to, claims, suits or causes of action involving alleged infringement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or unfair competition.
      The Operation Desert Storm: 30th Anniversary Edition modification does NOT comply with CombatACE's Freeware Licensing. Various contents of this modification are exclusive, as such you are NOT allowed to share, redistribute and/or make use of the mod and/or its contents for other purposes, without the consent of the mod's developers. Contents of the modification are the copyright of their respective authors.
       
      Notes about the installer
      Beware, the mod is available only in the ISO format. You can either mount it on a virtual drive, burn it on a DVD like in the good old days, or unzip it with 7-Zip or equivalent software.
      The installer will automatically detect your installation of the required Strike Fighters 2 games by reading through the registry keys. Game folders that are copied from or manually moved from where they were originally installed are not supported. You need all three aforementioned Strike Fighters 2 games and they must be installed with ThirdWire's original installers, not manually copied from other sources nor moved elsewhere after installation to other folders or drives. If you do not meet any of these requirements, installation cannot proceed and you are on your own. If you install all required games properly, the installation of the mod will proceed correctly as intended. The installer then lets you choose where to install the mod folder; you can even install the mod on a different drive or partition than the one where Strike Fighters 2 is installed. No further user input nor manual edits after installation are ever required; the installer takes care of creating all proper links to your desired path for the mod folder. After installation is over, simply run the mod by using the created Desktop and/or Start Menu links.
      If you have a previous version of the mod installed, please use the uninstaller to remove it completely. Clean installation is mandatory. You might want to make a backup of the Controls folder, so that you can easily restore your controller settings afterwards.
       
      Suggestions on common issues
      Make sure that you are using your dedicated GPU. By default, Strike Fighters 2 usually selects the integrated GPU you may have on your CPU, which is much weaker in terms of VRAM. In case you have frequent crashes or black/missing textures, I highly suggest you download and install the DXVK graphics wrapper (x86 DLLs) into your Strike Fighters 2 game folder: https://github.com/doitsujin/dxvk. You need a Vulkan-compatible GPU. The wrapper can greatly improve the experience with the mod. With DXVK I can play the mod on a mere Intel UHD 710, whereas without it the mod would always crash to desktop. Go to Sound and set Sound Channels to 32. We got reports that 16 is not enough and will cause crashes on some systems, due to the higher quality sounds included within the mod. The mod is pretty heavy for the game engine despite huge optimizations. Strike Fighters 2's engine is 32bit only and apparently does not manage VRAM properly; consecutive campaign missions might show black/missing textures on objects or cause crashes to desktop because the game does not release the occupied VRAM from the previous mission you played, thus the more missions are loaded consecutively, the more easily you may run out of memory. Set Ground Objects to Medium or Low, Horizon Distance to Near, and Shadows to Medium or Low. These are the most troubling settings. Avoid Unlimited settings as much as possible. If the mod used to work and suddenly crashes to desktop, updating or reinstalling video drivers should help. Make sure that DirectX June 2010 Redistributables are also installed, they are included inside the ISO disk image of the mod. Inside the mod folder, you'll find some extra text files. "(Coalition Order of Battle)" should be of your interest; the mod's terrain covers the entirety of Iraq, at the cost of not having all of Saudi Arabia; this means that a number of important units are based on airbases that are beyond the in-game playable area. With those units you always spawn near the target area, you'll never get to start from a runway nor to land on the assigned runway beyond the invisible wall. You have an entire list of the affected units in the aforementioned text file. By pressing ALT+N, the plane returns to base automatically. The mod is fully compatible with the Campaign Customizer and Mission Editor DLCs by ThirdWire. The Campaign Customizer might be an alternative way to experience those off map units I mentioned previously, since it assigns you to a random airbase of the in-game flyable area. Escort missions are often broken, this is not an issue of the mod, but a bug of the stock game; sometimes the AI flight you escort does not engage its target and keeps flying in a straight line instead of following waypoints, thus the trigger for mission success will never happen. Abandon the mission or retry it if the issue happens, sometimes it works. Pray for ThirdWire AKA Tsuyoshi Kawahito to work on a 64bit version of Strike Fighters 2, maybe even with support for DirectX 12. With that done, any out of memory issues should become an old memory.

      4,868 downloads

         (15 reviews)

      40 comments

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    7. African Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      African Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without.
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

      Virgin 1.0
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      Credit goes to the following:
      Ludo.m54 (texture)
      GKABS (3D models)
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please get in touch with me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      22 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    8. Middle Eastern Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      Middle Eastern Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without.
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

      Virgin 1.0
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      Credit goes to the following:
      Ludo.m54 (texture)
      GKABS (3D models)
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please get in touch with me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      23 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    9. European Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      European Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without.
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

      Virgin 1.0
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      Credit goes to the following:
      Ludo.m54 (texture)
      GKABS (3D models)
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please get in touch with me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      32 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    10. Arabian Gulf Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      Arabian Gulf Mirage early pilot one with life Jaket and one without.
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/

      Virgin 1.0
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. You need to contact me for permission to use outside of this scope.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      Credit goes to the following:
      Ludo.m54 (texture)
      GKABS (3D models)
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game."
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please get in touch with me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      27 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    11. 52nd Fighter Wing 1994

      52nd Fighter Wing 1994
      This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fightere Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1994. It features historic serials and skins for the era
          Included
      A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-15C/D_91 aircraft
      Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
      Assorted Weapons
      Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft.
          Installation
      unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
      NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS
      I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF ROCKET/FUEL TANKS (MINUS THE ROCKETS) SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL
      IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-15 OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-15 CAN.

      _____________________________________   UPDATE 3 Mar 24    _______________________________ ____________________________
                       data inis on F-16s updated based on work by FANATIC MODDER
                       Viper loadouts adjusted to automatically add HTS after 1994
                       loading screen changed for F-16C_B50
      ___   INSTALL UPDATE IF YOU DOWNLOADED BEFORE 3 MAR 24, INSTALL WHOLE PACKAGE IF AFTER 4 MAR 24   ______

          Credits
      ----------F-15C/D_91--------------------------
      Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
      Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
      Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters, ini edits creating F-15C_91
      RavenClaw_007 -             Ejection Seats
      JAT81500 -                       For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
      Hi Ho Silvers -                  AfterBurner Mod.
      AleDucat -                        ACES II ejection seat models.(orig)
      Deuces -                           F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig)
      Diego -                              Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig)
      Fubar512 -                       For the FM work.(orig)
      JimmyBib -                      F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig)
      MoonJumper -               Avionics work.(orig)
      Sundowner -                  Textures.(orig)
      Wpnssgt -                       Models, Textures.(orig)
      Kesselburt -                    Original F-15C cockpit.(orig)
      Brain32 -                         Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig)
      331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
      daddyairplanes-             new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
      (credits fixed on site 1 Mar 24 after input from Fanatic modder)
      ---------F-16C Block 50--------------------------
      BPAO-                                  original model,                     
      ravenclaw_007-                 additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version)            
      Brain32, Jat, Crusader-    FM, Avionics                    
      Sony Tuckson                    tech advice                    
      Florian, Jat-                        Pilots                    
      Stary-                                   MFD panel glas                
      ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee-        Weapons-                    
      daddyairplanes-                new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
      ---------F-16D Block 50--------------------------
      ravenclaw_007-                 new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work
      daddyairplanes -               main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS
      ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50
      ---------A-10A_93 --------------------------
      Wpnssgt -                                           Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
      Spectre8750, Russouk2004 -         3D Modifications
      Spectre8750, Kesselbrut                 Cockpits
      Sundowner -                                      Skin Templates
      Diego -                                                USAF Pilot
      Ravenclaw_007 -                              A-10 Aces II Seat
      Spectre8750 -                                   Sounds
      Stary, Dueces -                                 Effects
      daddyairplanes -                             new  texture, tgas, loadout
      -------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
      TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
      daddyairplanes-                new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research. if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's  safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
      Nightshade/PR -                my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up

      Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      29 Feb 2024
      *************************************************************
      This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
      The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
      The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
      This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
      See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
      *************************************************************

      86 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      3 comments

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    12. IAR 80/81 REDUX PACK

      IAR 80/81 PACK.
      I was not originally going to release this pack, as I was unsure of the reaction to a relativley unknown ( unfortunately ) Fighter. but after the relative success of the PZL's I uploaded last week, I though it would be nice to send these IAR's your way too. The IAR's were only ever used by the Romanians, and was in service until the early 50's so that in itself speaks volumes about this rather attractive aircraft. 
      Anyway, this is a slight rework of Pasko's IAR 80A and 81C, I have also included a <cough> alternative and completely "What if" IAR 80P I shall let you look and see at to what  THAT is all about !!! 
       
      So, the details, I have edited the original skins, and have reworked ALL the decals, I have added the stencilling as accurately as I could, but there maybe a few errors here and there in the actual positioning of them, as finding detailed pictures of the type is just not there. The stencilling is very sparse, so I think I have got it mainly right ( I hope !! ) I have updated the sounds, and the weapons loadouts, as for some unknown reason, the original bomb loadouts were wrong, So the 80A now carries ONLY 2, 50Kg bombs under the wings, and the 81C has the centreline 250Kg and 2, 50Kg under wing bombs. The 80P however has the original loadout, because why not, it is a "What if" innit hehehehehe. The "real" IAR's in this pack carry German weapons, and are armed with for the 80A 6,  7.9mm FN Brownings, and the 81C has 2 MG151 20mm,s and only 2 of the FN Brownings . The 90P's are armed with ITALIAN bombs, 50, 100, and 250 KG's and gun armament  comprises of 4,  Breda SAFAT 7.7 mm MG's and a pair of Breda SAFAT 12.7mm MG's.
      All the markings have been replaced from the original ones, which I found too bright and "in yer face" and then I added on the differing markings from later years. 
      Everything is included in the pack, aircraft, decals, guns, pilots, weapons, and sounds. I have boxed everything up so it just a drag and drop kinda deal. One point though, please please PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE ensure that the  file  GunBarrel20mm is in the Pilots folder, or else you will end up with a very odd looking aircraft ( this is for the 81C. )  I also swapped out the Cockpit, as the faux Spitfire one looked awful, so it is now the YAK 9 one instead, not accurate, as all the dials are in Russian, but it does look better.............Well in my humble opinion it does at least. All the sounds I used are in the sounds folder, including the sounds for the guns. 
      That as they say, is a wrap.
       
      I forgot to credit Starfighter, for the Yak Cockpit, apologies to him for that ommision.
       
      AS ALWAYS...........................ENJOY !!!        

      55 downloads

         (0 reviews)

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    13. SF2 TMF Mirage IIIC (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack

      SF2 TMF Mirage IIIC (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack       2/21/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-
      This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage 3C series as used by the French Air Force. Included in this package are 2 complete versions of the Mirage IIIC:
      Mirage IIIC ("standard" usage)
      1) NMF - EC 1/2 Cigones
      2) AdA Blue - EC 2/10 Seine (<1975)
      Mirage IIICi/SEPR (rocket boosted, single missile armed, no gun, interceptor)
      1) NMF only - EC 2/13 Alpes
      They are set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage III's available as stock within the game or as a DLC from 3rd Wire. Everything needed is supplied, excepting those weapons used that are stock 3W items. Skins remain in their original bmp format. Each skin has 26 letter and number decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Almost all markings are decals. The SF2 date switch is used on the standard IIIC, changing to the Air Defense Blue in 1975. For the most part, the skins are left 'attached' to the squadrons from when originally released 'way back when.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
      Mirage IIIC (TMF)
      or
      Mirage IIIC/SEPR (TMF)
      So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm).
      As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
      Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli and The Mirage Factory

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    14. Sentry '04: USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF

                                          SENTRY '04:  USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF
          Since 1976 the USAF has used the E-3 Sentry to control the air battlespace it finds itself in. Starting in 1995, the E-3 fleet began to recieve the Block 30/35 upgrade. These upgrades improved its communications, navigation, and electronic support equipment over the older versions. The most visible change was the ESM pods on the cheeks, and additional fairings on the chin and rear of the aircraft. These upgrades continued until the entire fleet was completed in fall of 2001.
         This mod represents the E-3B/C fleet at a time of major restructuring, with the 552nd Air Control Wing having reduced to 3 squadrons and the two PACAF squadrons (961st AACS at Kadena and 962nd AACS at Elmendorf) operating 3 of each.
                  Included
      This mod includes skin for the E-3B aircraft with fake pilot upgrades, skins and decals for all 5 squadrons active in 2004 as well as a 552nd ACW overall skin
                  Installation
      unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
                  Known Issues
      - The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when  AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
      - The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
                  Credits
      Dave                                       the request that brought this about, and previous TMF associated work
      The Mirage Factory             original E-3 mod and model
      yakarov79                             NATO_AWACS (ESSM) pod model
      daddyairplanes                    skins, tga work, research
       

      *************************************************************
      This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
      The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
      The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
      This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
      See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
      Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
      *************************************************************

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    15. [Fictional] McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.3

      McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.3 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Phantom F-4E (early - short cannon muzzle fairing)  to create a fictional Phantom FGR.3 in service with the Royal Air Force in the 1969-1972 timeline with markings for No.6 and No.112 squadrons of RAF Middle East Command as they might have appeared during this period when deployed to Dhimar. Both squadrons have an association with the Middle East and Desert areas with No.6 Squadron being 'The Flying Tin Openers' whilst No.112 Squadron were famous for being the RAF's 'sharkmouth' squadron.  

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the PhantomFGR3 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the PhantomFGR3 folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Special thanks to sundowner for the F-4E templates.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 29th, 2024.

      199 downloads

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    16. [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.2

      Lockheed Starfighter F.2 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to give a 'what if' Starfighter F.2 interceptor-fighter with markings for ten classic 1960's RAF Fighter Command squadrons - mainly real world Lightning squadrons but with No.43 Squadron added in as they were a famous interceptor squadron in the Phantom era. The service dates are confined to 1963 to 1969 but you can easily edit this to suit your tastes.
      RAF Squadrons covered; 5, 11, 19, 23, 29, 43, 56, 74, 92, 111.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2 folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Special thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template used here for the skin and the specular maps.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 25th, 2024.

      162 downloads

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    17. PZL P11C REDUX

      PZL  P11C.
       
      A makeover of Zur's P11C, redone skins, for 3 Polish and 2 Romanian aircraft, updated sounds, weapons and of course the pilot. 
      Everything is included in the file, Sounds ( including the one for the guns) Guns, Weapons, Pilot, and of course the Decals.
      I was going to do Latvian, Hungarian, and Soviet skins, however as the Latvians and the Hungarians only had one aircraft each, I thought this rather pointless, as for the Soviets, they only had about four or five, I assume the Germans had a couple as well, but in reality, only Poland and Romania used the type operationally.
      These are NOT the DAT/A-TEAM aircraft, they were originally done by ZUR for SF1, the DAT ones are a totally different model and LOD.
       
      As always...........ENJOY .................... 

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    18. [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.2A (RAF Germany)

      Lockheed Starfighter F.2A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to give a 'what if' Starfighter F.2A interceptor-fighter with markings for No.19 and No.92 squadrons of RAF Germany as they might have appeared during the 1970's. 
      This mod requires you to have SF2E for the F-104G LODs which are, of course, NOT included here.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2A folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2A folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Special thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template used here for the skin and the specular maps.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 22nd, 2024.

      126 downloads

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    19. [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.1

      Lockheed Starfighter F.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to give a 'what if' Starfighter F.1 interceptor-fighter with markings for No.56 and No.74 squadrons of RAF Fighter Command as they might have appeared during the mid-1960's through to the mid-1970's.
      This mod requires you to have SF2E for the F-104G LODs which are, of course, NOT included here.

      BACKSTORY
      With no Hunter replacement on the horizon and with the Lightning programme progressing slowly (and being clearly of no use in the tactical fighter role) the RAF suddenly became interested in the F-104-7 (later renamed F-104G) Starfighter programme during 1958 and in April 1959 followed West Germany in ordering the type as the Starfighter F.1 for air defence and the Starfighter FGA.2 as a tactical fighter for both RAF Germany and also for No.38 Group. 
      The F.1 for RAF Fighter Command was the initial production version and these were manufactured by Canadair and were powered by the Orenda-built J79 OEL-9 engine developing 10,500lbs of thrust dry and 16,000lbs of thrust with reheat. Entering service with No.56 Squadron in early 1962 the Starfighter F.1 introduced the Firestreak infra-red homing air-to-air missile and also the Skylance radar-guided air-to-air missile (based on the American Sparrow) carried on underwing pylons. 

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF1 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF1 folder into your Decals folder.
      3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the two folders into your Weapons folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Special thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template used here for the skin and the specular maps.
      Thanks to Russo for the Firestreak air-to-air missile from his superb Lightning F.6 (check it out) included here in case you haven't got access to the Third Wire one.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 20th, 2024.

      120 downloads

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    20. [Fictional] McDonnell Douglas Phantom RNZAF

      McDonnell Douglas Phantom F-4M_89 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire Phantom FGR.2 (F-4M_75) to give a fictional 'Kiwi' Phantom with markings for No.2 squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force as they might have appeared during the 1990's. It goes without saying that you will need to have the F-4M_75 from SF2:Europe.

      BACKSTORY
       
      During the build up to Operation Corporate (the UK's military operation to retake the Falkland Islands) the UK Government were overwhelmed at the support given by the countries of the Commonwealth and, in particular, the response of the Australian and New Zealand Governments who provided ships to maintain the UK's NATO commitments and thus allow the Royal Navy to maximise the number of ships it could send to the South Atlantic.
      In the following years there were many reciprocal deals made and favours given to the Commonwealth nations (and even Chile!) and one such 'favour' was the transfer of 18 ex-RAF Phantom FGR.2's in 1988. The 18 FGR.2's, only recently withdrawn from RAF service, were ferried out to New Zealand (most still in their dirty grey camo scheme) during Operation Saddleback before arriving at Ohakea for refurbishment by a joint McDonnell Douglas/RNZAF team that saw the aircraft eventually emerge in a new 'Forest' style camo scheme and with digital INAS, upgraded RWR and new outer wing panels. Entering service with No.2 squadron in early 1989 (supposedly as the Karearea but they were always simply called Phantoms) the aircraft gave good service to the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the 1990's until finally being retired in December 2001 when, indeed, all 'Air Combat Force' aircraft were sadly withdrawn from service.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-4M_89 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-4M_89 folder into your Decals folder.
      3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the SUU-23G folder into your Weapons folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 18th, 2024.
       

      131 downloads

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    21. [Fictional] McDonnell Douglas Phantom F-4L (USMC)

      McDonnell Douglas F-4L (USMC/USN) Phantom for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-4M_75 to give a fictional USMC Phantom F-4L with markings for VMFA-333 'Shamrocks'. Also included is a USN VF-111 scheme that generally uses stock decals but is included here to give a blank F-4L tail for you to do other squadrons by using stock decals. It goes without saying that you will need to have the F-4M_75 from SF2:Europe.

      BACKSTORY
      With all the considerable design effort being put into the marriage of the Phantom airframe and the Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan engine McDonnell Douglas thought it might be a good idea to propose a version to the US Navy to allow the Phantom to operate from the smaller carriers that were limited to F-8E Crusaders. In June 1966 the designation F-4L was given to the proposed Spey-powered Phantom and in October 1966 an initial order for 130 F-4L's (USN/USMC) was made, followed by an unexpected export order of 30 F-4L's for the Royal Australian Navy.
      Deliveries to the US Navy commenced in February 1969 with VF-24 becoming the first operational squadron followed by VMFA-333. By this time the wisdom of operating such a relatively large aircraft on the older, smaller carriers was being questioned and most F-4L's served aboard the larger carriers or with land-based units. 
      When the decision was made not to re-equip the USMC 'fighter-attack' Phantom squadrons with the hugely expensive Grumman F-14A Tomcat, McDonnell Douglas pushed hard for low-rate production of the F-4L to continue specifically for USMC use and they were eventually successful meaning that production continued until 1976 with an eventual total of 306 F-4L's being built. Apart from Australia, F-4L's also served with the Royal Air Force where 15 ex-USN F-4L's were sold to the UK Government to allow the formation of an additional home-based Phantom squadron to release a squadron for the defence of the Falkand Isles. 

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-4L_75 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-4L_75 folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 17th, 2024.
       

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    22. SF2 P-51D/K Mustang by Crisis Remod Pack

      SF2 P-51D/K Mustang by Crisis Remod Pack       1/28/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-
      Another 1stGen Salvage Project...
      This is an SF2 Remod of P-51D Mustang by crisis. Historically this was one of the first aircraft mods released for SF1 in approx 2008. While the model still has some issues (see "Notes"), it's fully functional, and has been upgraded for the SF2 environment. I believe this will be a complimentary aircraft for the stock 3W Mustang (and others).
      This mod is supplied with just about all the original skin sets I could find from the 1stGen SF mods section and from Marcfighters archive. Unfortunately, several were not up to snuff, with inaccurate coloration, or had painted-on markings that make it impossible to allow the use of the superb 3W decal system. Therefore several, while replicating the originals, are new builds. These were made from a new template, and it is included. These skin sets cover US Army Air Force (WW2 ETO), USAF (post-war), Korean War units for the USAF, RoKAF, SAAF, and Israeli Air Force directly post-WW2 and during the 1956 Suez Crisis.. Several of the included skins make use of decal sets I created for other mods, as you all know how I hate to waste good decals!!! :)
      You will find herein ...
      USAAF/USAF:
      362nd FS,357th FG (ETO) -1944 start date (NMF)
      375th FS, 361st FG (ETO) -Sept, 1944 start date (Camo/NMF/Invasion Stripes under wing/fues)
      "USAFSilver", Generic NMF -10/1947 start date
      12th FBS, 18th FBG (Korea) -1950 start date
      SAAF:
      2 Sqdn, SAAF "Flying Cheetahs" -1950 start date
      IDFAF:
      No.101 Sqdn (NMF) -1948 start date
      No.116 Sqdn Blue/Brown Camo (1956<) -Suez Crisis camo scheme
      RoKAF:
      51st PFS* (ROKAF) -Korean War. #18 is Col. Dean Hess' aircraft, with nose art
      *=Provisional Fighter Squadron
      98.6% of the markings are decals, with some small exceptions (see notes). Decal randomization is TRUE.
      While many skins had to be remade, some are still 'as issued' (un-retouched). All remain in bmp format. As is usual, serial numbers & 'plane in squadron letters' (WW2 & Korea) are as historically accurate as possible. Those fully 100% matched are marked with the star (*), those correct, but unable to match to a individual code letter are marked with the plus/cross (+), those with no mark are generic.
      For those units listed in the game's SquadronList ini, my (patent pending) 'fake SqTail' decal is used to activate their name displayed on the Loadout screen. The SF2 'date switch' is used for all services on their respective skin sets.
      Sounds and drop tanks are included. All weapons used are also included. If you End Users (tm) have the SF2I expansion that adds the Mustang and WW2 era weapon, feel free to edit the loadout ini to use those stock in-game 3rd Wire items. The data ini has been brought up, as much as possible, to current standards. The FM test drives as fully compatable with SF2.
      When in-game, you'll see
      P-51D/K Mustang (cr)
      on the Aircraft Selection dropdown. This "(cr)" will differenize this one from the 3rd Wire or Wolf357's (and variations thereof). This mod DOES (sorta) cover both the D & K variants, as there's very little (actual) difference between them (one built in Inglewood, CA -D; the other in Dallas, TX -K; albeit with a different prop). Canopy acutation uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0.
      As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. Also, give the "Notes" a browse, as it explains certain issues this model has, and the change logs.
      Good Hunting and Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
       

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    23. [Fictional] McDonnell Douglas F-4M USAFE

      McDonnell Douglas F-4M (USAF) Phantom for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe
      This is a simple mod of the stock F-4M_75 to give a fictional USAFE Phantom F-4M with markings for all three squadrons of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath during the mid 1970's.

      BACKSTORY
      During late 1966 with the USA getting more and more embroiled in the Vietnam war it was decided to re-equip several USAFE units with the British licence-built F-4M so as to release older tactical aircraft such as the F-100D and F-105D for Vietnam where attrition was now a very serious issue. 
      McDonnell Douglas had already brought together a UK sub-contracting team consisting of BAC, Hawker Siddeley, Rolls-Royce (for the Spey turbofan engines) and Shorts with final assembly and flight testing being carried out at St. Louis but, with one eye on the European market, McDonnell Douglas moved final assembly to Brough (North Humberside) with flight testing at Holme on Spalding Moor. This decision came a bit late for the Royal Navy whose F-4K aircraft continued to be assembled and flight tested in the USA but all F-4M's were produced in the UK with all odd production numbers being allocated to the RAF and all even numbers to the USAFE with Lakenheath and Bitburg becoming the first USAFE wings to re-equip with the type.
      Entering service with the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing based at RAF Lakenheath in England in 1970 the F-4M's received a modest upgrade during 1973-1974 to emerge with the Marconi ARI18228 RWR mounted on the fintip and also gained 'slimer' formation-keeping strip lights. The USAF F-4M's had a relatively long career with USAFE and were eventually replaced by F-15E's during 1990 and just missed out on participation in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-4M_74 folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-4M_74 folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 16th, 2024.

      112 downloads

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    24. [Fictional] Vought F-8EJ Crusader (JASDF)

      Vought F-8EJ Crusader for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:VIETNAM
      This is a simple mod of the stock Crusader F-8E to give a fictional F-8EJ in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during the 1964 - 1985 timeline with markings for;
       
      203rd Hikotai (overall grey).
      302nd Hikotai (overall blue with sharkmouth).

      BACKSTORY
      After a long selection process the Vought F-8EJ was finally selected by the JASDF in 1962 as its standard interceptor-fighter. With it's impressive unrefuelled range, reliable Pratt & Whitney J-57-P-20J engine and powerful Magnavox APQ-94J radar the F-8EJ served with a total of eight JASDF squadrons with initial deliveries commencing in late 1964. 
      Compared to the superb multi-role F-8E, and because of Japan's own 'self-defense' status and imposed peace treaty terms, the F-8EJ was stripped of much of it's surface-attack capability but gained a modified APQ-94 radar, wing-mounted AIM-7E Sparrow missiles and also had a very useful anti-ship capability (deemed acceptable as being an 'anti-invasion' capability) and all eight 'Hikotai' had maritime attack and reconnaissance as a secondary role. The F-8EJ's served until the mid-1980's with the 302nd Hikotai being the last to surrender this very popular aircraft in JASDF service in 1985.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 13th, 2024.
       

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    25. [Fictional] Northrop/McDonnell Douglas F-23J 'Tora'

      Northrop/McDonnell Douglas F-23J for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
      This is a simple mod of Dels' excellent F-23A 'Black Widow' to give a fictional F-23J 'Tora' (Tiger) of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force with markings for the 302nd Hikotai in a retro 'Zero' scheme (suggested by Canadair).

      BACKSTORY
      (This backstory was for my Israeli F-23 but explains why the Black Widow ended up in the land of the Rising Sun).
      With the success of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom and F-15 Eagle in Heyl HaAvir service the Israeli's were hoping that the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas F-23A 'Black Widow' would win the USAF's ATF competition to continue their relationship with the McDonnell team at St. Louis but unfortunately Lockheed Martin's victory in the ATF competition looked like bringing an end to a long and enduring partnership.
      However in a brave move, in May 1991 the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas team secured permission from Congress to actively market the F-23 to (State Department) 'approved' nations and offered a single-seat multi-role 
      version called the F-23I (International) to Germany, Japan, Israel and the UK. With Germany looking for any excuse to get out of the Eurofighter consortium and facing high reunification costs they persuaded the UK to team up in a combined purchase of 200 F-23I's. In return, this led to the German and UK Governments persuading Northrop/McDonnell Douglas to make BAe and MBB prime sub-contractors for any further export sales. 
      However, with only 200 F-23I's on order Northrop/McDonnell Douglas were not convinced that it was enough to start a viable programme but the breakthrough came in January 1994 when, due to increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the USAF agreed to purchase 100 F-23A's for PACAF (the air component of United States Pacific Command) and this move finally saw Japan and Israel also join the programme with 100 F-23I's each.

      INSTRUCTIONS
      1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-23J folder into your Aircraft folder.
      2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-23J folder into your Decals folder.
      That's it!

      CREDITS
      As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
      Massive thanks to Dels for this superb add-on aircraft - one of the very best.
      Special thanks to Canadair for suggesting the retro Zero style F-23J.
      And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
      Regards 
      Spinners
      Version 2 - February 12th, 2024.

      365 downloads

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