Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

SF2 WW2 RAF Boston III Pak (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me. **
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Boston III light attack bomber, as seen in
Western Europe (ETO) from 1941 through War's End. This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, as
per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access
the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you.
Those users with access, will be transfering the lod from the Wings Over Africa, or from a
seperate DAT download of the A-20C/Boston III. This mod has been built and tested with the
A-20_Boston-R3a24.lod from WoA. You =WILL= need this, to copy/paste into this aircraft's
folder
 
The skins from my Home Grown Template ™, and remain in their bmp format. New decals
were created as needed for serials, plane-in-group letters and others. The serials are
'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular unit, but ARE for the model variant
depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE
Weapons (bombs) and guns are NOT included; you should have them already.
The skins included herein are, basically, the ones I'd had posted on my (now closed) site.
There is one new-build. You have:
 
Standard 1941(ish) Day Scheme (dark earth/dark green/sky)
 
No. 88 "Hong Kong" Squadron (code RH)
No. 107 Squadron (Code OM)
 
Standard Day Scheme (CC?), 1942/3-ish (dark green/ocean grey/medium sea grey)
 
RAF2 (that's the folder's name...)
for a fictional squadron; that according to the books, started in Havocs before transfering
to Mossquitos. This is easily rebranded, via squadon letter code decal, to a Real Life
™ squadron.
(Note: there is, in my mind, some lack of historicality on this skin on Boston IIIs. Most
of the profiles and pictures seem to show they carried the darkearth/darkgreen until
retirement late in the war. Boston IVs more than likely carried this late scheme)
 
All the 1stGen Hangar and Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new
for this package. They are in jpg format. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
The inis make use of the 'hide component' or the 'open cockpit' statements to make sure
the cockpits are where they're supposed to be. This may prevent them for working in 1stGens
at any patch level.
The Canopy (ok, cockpit hatch) has been switched to the Standard Animation Keystroke ™,
Shift/0.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE
read them!!!
For those that may still have my 1stGen releases, it's advised you delete, or move to a
storage disk or elsewhere, the aircraft and decals folders for them; this pak is desinged
to replace them in total.
The readmes for the original skins from 2005 are residing in the 107 and RAF2 skin
folders. They may make for entertaining reading.
 
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F and NF Mk.1F (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me. **
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Bristol Beaufighter Mk.1F and NF Mk.1F (Radar equipped Nightfigher), as seen in Western Europe (ETO) from 1940 onwards. This is the first of several SF2 upgrade packages for the various Beaus they've produced.
This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, and as per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else, minus guns, is included.
This package contains 2 aircraft, as listed above, and below.
 
Those users with access, will be transfering the lod from either a seperate DAT download of the Day fighter (Mk.1F) and Nightfigher (NF Mk.1F), or from their WoA game install/mods folder. REMEMBER - these are 2 different aircraft, with 2 very different LODs! This mod has been built and tested with the
 
BeaufighterMk1_R8.LOD (dated 7/17/2005)
and
BeaufighterMk1F_R8.LOD (dated 7/16/2005)
 
from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You =WILL= need them, to copy/paste into THIS aircraft's folder. It should be noted the Mk1_R8.lod is the same as that's available in their WoA mod.
End Users that have the original aircraft, either from WoA or seperate downloads are advised =NOT= to install this package over an existing aircraft folder. See "To Install" for full explicit instructions.
 
The skins included herein are, "new builds" that were previously unreleased anywhere. These are for UK (ETO) based squadrons ONLY!! They are:
 
Beaufighter Mk.1F:
No. 25 Squadron, circa 1940 in standard Day Scheme
 
Beaufighter NF Mk.1F:
No. 604 Squadron "County of Middlesex", circa late 1940, overall Special Night
 
The skins from my Home Grown Template ™, and remain in their bmp format. New decals were created as needed for serials, plane-in-group letters and others. The serials are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the units depicted, but ARE for the model variant represented.
Weapons (bombs) and guns are NOT included; you should have them already.
All markings are decals; this will allow super easy creation of other squadrons by simply creating a new SCode decal, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
 
All the 1stGen Hangar and Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
 
The FM, based off the Beaus in the Wings Over Africa Total Conversion Mod, may need further small adjustments. But it flys fine for me! :)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Especially the Notes section. All the original DAT readmes are included, for historical and ownership/copyright purposes.
 
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IVF (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Bristol Beaufighter, that recreate the Mk.IVF (radar equiped NF) as seen in Western Europe (ETO) from mid-1942 onwards.
 
This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, and as per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else is included (pretty much!).
Those users with access, =WILL= be transfering the lod from a seperate DAT download of the Beaufighter
TF.X. This mod has been built and tested with the
 
BeaufighterMk10_R8.LOD (dated 7/19/2005)
 
from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You =WILL= need this, to copy/paste into THIS aircraft's folder.
It should be noted that we're using the TF Mk X lod as the basis for this aircraft. This mod makes use of the 'hide/remove component trick' to replicate the thimble-nosed AI Mk.VIII equipped NighterFighter/Intruder variant.
 
The skin included herein is for a UK (ETO) based squadron ONLY!! It is:
 
No. 604 Sqdn "County of Middlesex"
 
The skin is completly new, from my Home Grown Template ™, and remains in bmp format. New decals were created for serials, plane-in-group letters and others. The serials are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the unit(s) depicted, but ARE for the model variant represented. Colors are FS matched as close as possible.
All fuselage markings are decals (wing roundels remain painted on); this will allow super easy creation of other squadrons by simply creating a new SCode or **(2letter) decal, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
 
Any 1stGen Hangar and/or Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
A new weapon is included, the RP-3 25# AP rocket, converted from Raven's Hurricane Mk.IV's. It is now a seperate weapon (not podded), and will NOT conflict with the original. Good for trucks and ships, ya know?
The FM, based off the Beaufighter in the Wings Over Africa Total Conversion Mod, may need further small adjustments.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! All the original DAT readmes are included, for historical and ownership/copyright purposes.
 
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Bristol Beaufighter, that recreate the TF Mk.X in both it's iterations.
This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, and as per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else is included (pretty much!).
Those users with access, =WILL= be transfering the lods from a seperate DAT download of the Beaufighter TF Mk.X and Beaufighter Mk.10. ReMeMbEr: two different aircraft, 2 different lods, 2 seperate downloads from their site.
This mod has been built and tested with the
 
BeaufighterMk10_R8.LOD (dated 7/19/2005)
 
and
 
BeaufighterTFX_R8.LOD (dated 7/16/2005)
 
from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You WILL need BOTH of these, to copy/paste into these aircraft's folder. These are 2 different aircraft, with 2 different LODs
This pacakge contains 2 (almost) complete aircraft. I've split the Mk.X into Early and Late versions. Included herein are for UK (ETO) based squadrons =ONLY=!! You'll get:
 
TF MK.X (Early -no dorsal fin, no radar) Coastal Command:
No. 143 Squadron
No. 236 Squadron
No. 254 Squadron -all North Coates Strike Wing
No. 455 Squadron RAAF, ANZAC Strike Wing, (w/Invasion Stripes)
 
TF Mk.X (Late, -with ASV thimble nose and dorsal fin -consider this a "TorBeau")
No. 143 Squadron, Coastal Command, North Coates SW
 
The skins are completly new, from my Home Grown Template ™, and remains in bmp format. New decals were created for Squadron Code letters, serials, plane-in-group letters and others. Note: 455 Squadron uses a different pattern for their Squadron Code/Plane-in-group letters. The PSD template is in the /D subfolder for those wishing to create other squadrons of the ANZAC Strike Wing.
The serials are pooled, and are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the unit(s) depicted, but ARE for the model variant represented. Colors are FS matched as close as possible. When possible, the Squadron Crest is used for the 'paint chip' on the loadout screen.
All fuselage markings are decals (wing roundels remain painted on); this will allow super easy creation of other squadrons by simply creating a new SCode or **(2letter) decal, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
Hangar and/or Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
Also included, is a new "twin bomb rack" for the centerline station. The other bombs and guns you should already have.
The FM, based off the Beaufighter in the Wings Over Africa Total Conversion Mod, may need further small adjustments.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! All the original DAT readmes are included, for historical and ownership/copyright purposes.
It is HIGHLY suggested you unzip this archive, and READ the install instructions BEFORE installing this mod. So you know EXACTLY what to do..
 
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler B & Tu-128M The Tupolev Tu-28/Tu-128 (NATO name 'Fiddler') was a long-range interceptor aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. It remains the world's largest production fighter aircraft.
In this pack the Tu-128 Fiddler B and the most recent Tu-128M.
 
Instructions
This aircraft is for SF2 and SF2E last patch ... not tested in SF2V.
1) Unzip the file Gen2_TU128packV00.rar
2) Copy Object and Sounds folders into your mods folder (i.e...\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
 
Europe\).
Please, read the readme file.
 
 
 
 
Credits:
- kreelin for the FM
- Spillone104 for the jet sound
- Spillone104, bobrock, lindr2, Soulfreak as beta tester
- me ... the remaining stuff
Special thanks to NGHENGO who stressed me (a lot) in order to not stop this project and lindr2 who kindly helped me with much detailed infos.
 
Thank you very much guys.
Last UpDate 22/03/2011 – Ver.2.0
Various improvements; now compatible with Expansion2
Thank you to Spillone104, paulopanz and X-RAY for the support as beta tester.
Every part of this mod can be used into others mods only if the final product is free of charge for the community and proper credits are listed into the product itself.
 
 
Enrico "ErikGen" Gennari

The production of the MiG-21s in India under license by Hindustan Aeronautics in Nasik started
with the MiG-21FL in 1966 in four phases starting with the assembly of CKD kits, moving on to
subassemblies, parts, and finally advancing to production from scratch.
 
205 MiG-21FLs, designated Type 77 and nicknamed Trishul ("Trident), were built in India between
1966 and 1972; the first one built entirely from Indian-made components was delivered to the IAF
on 19 October 1970, with the first Indian-made R11F2S-300 powerplant leaving the assembly line
on 2 January 1969.
 
In the late 1970s, the IAF began acquiring MiG-21M/MFs, consequently a large part of the MiG-21FL
fleet were sent into storage.
However in the mid-1980s, these FLs were pulled out of storage and retrofitted with two extra
pylons and were fitted with IFF-400 antennas(on the nose).
 
Whats's in:
 
- two flyable planes
 
- Type 77 with GP-9 gunpod (13 skins)
 
- Type 77 (late) with 4 pylons and IFF-400 antenna (5 skins)
 
- MiG-21 cockpit
 
- IAF Pilot (76.IAP-Blackbird's reworked)
 
- New Mig-21FL userlist without India
 
- Dedicated sounds
 
- Historical Serial Numbers
 
 
canopy opens as usual with 10 key.
 
Known Issues: none
 
- White 'ghosts' in the cockpit - solved!
 
 
To Install:
 
Put all in your mod folder.
 
 
Credits:
 
- Spillone104: 3D Works (GP-9 pod, Pylons, Antennas) & Sounds
 
- Paulopanz: Skins, Decals, Pilot, Loading Screens & Ini Editing
 
- Ghostrider883: for help & refereces; 3 well wheathered skin
 
- AtariBaby for cockpit
 
- 76.IAP-Blackbird: for original pilot
 
- Fast Cargo: for Fake Pilot (included).
 
 
Enjoy.
 
Paulopanz
 
 
 
PS: Try the Type-77 Silver Skin n° C-1111 plane ...

This is the first custom skin i made for the F-15C (F-15 Super Pack by FastCargo), if you like Angel Beats! or just think Kanade is cute, download this... ^^
 
This is my first attempt to make an skin for SF2, so, be patient and tell me if i did something wrong! ^^
 
 
Installation
 
Download and install 'F-15 Super Pack' by FastCargo and extract this file on your Objects>Aircrafts>F-15C folder and kill those bastards.
 
Skin made by DeathAngel !
 
08 - 04 - 2012
 
@Gabriel1701G

-------------------------------------------------RafaleC BETA 1.3-------------------------------------
By CadeteBRA (Heberth Thaylon)
 
THIS IS A BETA! ONLY TESTED ON SF2:ISRAEL sep 2011
THIS FILE DON'T WORKS IN ANY FIRST GEN GAME! (woX/sf1)
Any bugs, PM me...
 
I'm using the typhoon pit for now, in the future a correct Rafale pit.
 
------------------------------ Credits----------------------------------
 
CadeteBRA ( me) for the model/FM
FLOGGER23 (Enoc) for the skin THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Craig for the SUPERB AND AWESOME EF-2000 Cockpit!
JAT, The Mirage Factory and 331KillerBee for the decals and/or weapons. thank you guys!
(if i forgot someone, please PM me and i'll fix it)
Loading image taken from here:
http://brasilnicolac...r-venda-do.html
if you know the guy who take this picture, say: "THANK YOU" for me, please? :D
 
And thanks to Ianh755 for the important help! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, thanks to WhiteboySamurai! great help!
 
------------------------------INSTALATION-------------------------------
 
1: unzip into a temporary folder
2: cut/copy or move to your mod folder
3: if asked, overwrite some files
4: play!
 
 
NOW DOWNLOAD IT!

27 March 2011
 
F/A-18A,C,E,F and EA-18G Cockpits Only.
 
This is converted cockpit to SF2 for the F/A-18 Hornets by
Mirage Factory and Flying Toaster BPAo and Kesselbrut.
Everythings included for Pits only.
 
Install:
 
Delete old Cockpit Dir. Copy New Cockpit Dir into each
Aircraft Folder and Drop Files into each Aircrafts Folder
and overwrite old files. Leave The RWR.Lst in the Aircrafts
root Dir.
 
 
Thanks to:
 
Mirage Factory
Flying Toaster
BPAo
Kesselbrut
for original Cockpit
and
EricJ
Dave
ArturR
 
Have Fun.
 
Update History
 
Update: 18, Sep 2009
Updated Cockpit textures to littlesmoke's FA-18a panel
repaint v1.1
 
Update: 24, Oct 2009
Updated Cockpit Avionics files to be Compatable with SF2
Israel. should still work in the other SF2 installs too.
 
Update: 11, May 2010
Updated DTVFilterMaterial in avionics.ini's and *_RWR.lst's
 
Update: 25, Oct 2010
Smoother Cockpit and updated panel and Textures. Changed to
common name for RWR.LST file and updated list.
 
Update: 14, Dec 2010
updated panel, Textures and RWR.LST file.
Changed TWS distance.
 
Update: 27, Mar 2011
updated panel and Textures.
 
 
spectre8750@gmail.com

Re-adapted for the SF2 version of the F/A-18F, also includes new custom drop tank texture.
 
Version 2.0 updates the panel lines, as well as other details as part of new work.

For SFP1/Gold and SF2.
 
Final version of this campaign. Tested in SFP1 but did a quick CTD check in SF-2 and it seemed OK. Not sure if the "All In" concept is a good way to go with campaigns. Probably better to have some re-supply to generate more variety. This is a simple campaign using stock aircraft but it's quite easy to modify campaigns with different dates and aircraft so check out the CombatAce knowledge base for more info. To run this you will need either the original Desert Target Zone, available here, or the SF2 version here.
 
Player flyable aircraft are the F-4b[Marines], A-4C[Marines], A-4b[Dhimari Foreign Air Legion, aka MERC] or the F-100D[MERC also]. Non flyables are the MiG-19S, MiG-21F, MiG-17F and SU-7BM for Paran.
 
MAIN FEATURES: Easy Install, Real time missions possible in about 30 minutes, and quite a bit of mayhem in a small area!
 
ISSUES:
Frame Rates: You will probably have to reduce your usual graphics settings.
Mercs: I haven't enabled the money feature but some instructions included if you want to try it out.
Front Line: I noticed a corrupted front line during the quick SF-2 check but it went away after a couple of missions.
 
CAMPAIGN SCENARIO: With increasing oil wealth, the Empire of Paran has been purchasing increasing amounts of Soviet made tanks and aircraft. The Kingdom of Dhimar has been slow to respond. The Royal Dhimari Air Force has mercenary [Dhimari Foreign Air Legion] as well as regular force pilots. The DFAL has one squadron of F-100's and one of A-4B's. The regular force has two squadrons of F-100's.
Shah Komar believes the time to attack is now. His main concern is the U.S./Dhimar defence pact of 1943. Since that time the U.S.A. has kept a permanent air contingent in Dhimar. Presently, that task is being carried out by the United States Marine Corps. To neutralize the U.S. threat, Shah Komar has struck a back room deal with the Soviets. They will blockade the Gulf of Paran, claiming to the world that it is to "contain" the conflict. Surrounding countries will be threatened with attack by Paran if they allow resupply flights. No replacement tanks, no replacement aircraft, both countries are "All In!".
 
WAIVERS: You can do what you like with this file on a freeware basis.

This file allows you to interact with your Squadron mates and Red Crown (Control) using spoken words.....so instead pressing TAB-2-8-3......you just say "Flight one Rejoin" or instead of pressing TAB-7-3 you say "Control Vector Target"
 
I have been using it in Gen1 for a couple of years now and have recently got it working in SF2.
 
The read me has links to the SHOOT 1.6.4 download and the profile for SF2 comes with printable list of common phrases used for within the game.
 
Cheers
Romflyer
shoot20exe.zip

This Skin was done by MOIERISHE , you can use it only with Inskyes Su-35.
 
The birds are not located in this Downloadsection!!! But the Skin is free and legaly created.
 
All stuff should be inside.
 
To use this skin, drop the contents into your MOD folder.
 
Add the following text to your Su-35BM.ini
 
[TextureSet003]
Directory=Su-35S Camo
Name=Su-35S Camo
Nation=Soviet
Specular=0.500000
Glossiness=0.500000
Reflection=0.300000
 
 
Skin By Me "WINGOVERISRAEL" David !
 
 
Best regards
 
Martin

FOR SFP1, SFGOLD, and SF2.
 
 
This mod adds 2 more fictional countries to the stock desert terrain. The new countries are the Republic of Dohar, allied with Paran, and the Sultanate of Sharnak, allied with Dhimar. The mod adds some new airports, cities and towns in the unoccupied western section of the desert terrain, as well as border posts, lookout towers and some new oil fields for Dhimar and Paran. This version is likely the final one.
 
Main Features:
 
1. Easy install that won't affect the stock terrain.
2. 3 time zoom map showing new border areas.
3. a few new attack and truck routes added for CAS and Armed Recon missions
 
CREDITS: Thanks to Whiteknight 06604 for making the Dohar and original Sharnak decals.
 
Changes for version 2.2:
1. Terrain leveled at Canopic airfield.
2. The airfield at Fasala has been moved and the terrain leveled at the new location.
3. Some seldom used terrain tiles have been repainted so the airfields at Shalabar and Al'Aranak are on greenspace.
4. Optional textures for the SF-2 dirt runway included.
 
NOTES: Still working on a new terrain for the four fictional countries but it won't be ready for a loooooooong time.

P-39 Airacobra, Soviet Air Force "Eastern Front"
Somehow, for some reason, this bird never got released. That's fixed now, eh??
 
A complete aircraft, 'nationailzed version', representing 16GIAP Airacobras of the Soviet Air Force on the Eastern Front.
 
Includes many changes as seen on the P-400, including the 'newish' cockpit. The skin is heavily weathered, replicating the conditions on the Eastern Front.
Weapons, pilot figure and sounds are not included, but you should have them already.
 
Tested in SF2, but not fully compliant, FM wise. (as I have no 1stGen installs anymore).
Should work passably well in 08 1stGens, and definately in 06 level SF/Wo*. As always, "caveat emptor".
And, as alwasy, READ the enclosed 'To Install' instructions.
 
Happy Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

Strike Fighters 2: Sounds (+) is a default sound replacement project that has expanded to include unique engine and mechanical (Gear, Flaps, ...) sounds for various default aircraft for Strike Fighters 2, Strike Fighters 2: Vietnam, Strike Fighters 2: Europe, Strike Fighters 2: Israel, and Strike Fighters 2: North Atlantic. The focus of the project is to re-create a realistic cockpit environment, however, since the engine doesn't (?) support multiple audio environments (Internal vs External), this may negatively affect the external environment as a consequence.
 
The download contains a small program by the name of JSGME (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler) which can enable or disable the mod when used correctly. It's optional but highly recommended.
 
The Saved Games folder should be extracted to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)". If you don't wish to use the JSGME program simply copy the various folders from the folder "MODS" (Flight, Objects, Sounds) and paste them to "C:\Users\(Your User Name)\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2", or your custom "Saved Games" folder of choice.
 
I have also included optional radio chatter that replaces the default "Windloop" w/ radio chatter from various sources. This can be enabled via JSGME, or manually as described above.

esta es la segunda versión del skin negro del F-22. he conseguido eliminar el error que habia en los motores que no quedaba muy bien. ahora es un poco más bonito. en el README hay más info.
 
this is the second version of the black skin for the F-22. I delete the little error of the motors. this is more beautiful than the last. more info in the README.
 
siento poner la versión 2 un dia después de la presentacion pero he descubierto una cosa en el paint que me ayuda a perfeccionar cosas asi ( :rofl: )
Sorry to version a day after the presentation, but I discovered something in the paint that helps me to perfect this kind of thing ( :rofl: )
 
gracias por las descargas
thanks for the downloads
:bye:

The Scandinavian Front: Operation Mannerheims Shield
By The Scandinavian Front Team
 
UPDATE: After you installed this file; install this one:
http://combatace.com/files/file/12893-sf2e-tsf-mannerheims-shield-viking-total-war-patch/
This makes for a far more enjoyable experience and is highly recommended!!!
 
The year is 1966.
 
Ten years have passed since what is commonly called "The Soviet War" in Sweden and Finland. Many hoped that the end of the war would result in a lasting peace for
Scandinavia. Both Sweden and Finland openly applies for membership in NATO to protect themselves from the horrors of war and a nuclear bomb program is now a
joint-effort between both countries. Despite this, as a gesture of good faith, Soviet sells Finland a number of MiG-21 Figthers and MiG-15 UTI Training aircraft.
 
In 1965, a report is sent to Moscow by the extremist left of Sweden. It claims a nuclear bomb is less then a year away, a shock to the Union who expected such a
weapon to be at least five years away. During this time, demonstrations - part of the global peace movement - break out in Sweden and Finland. The leaders of both
countries suspect Soviet involvement, and raise funds to the military.
 
 
February 1966, a small force under Lauri Törni is arrested at a naval base in Murmansk. Suspected as sabotours and spies, they are tried and sent to prison, while Sweden and Finland denies involvement. A few days later, the prison convoy is ambushed with the guards either dead or suspected captured by the unknown attackers. Törnis team is also missing. Soviet angrily demands the surrender of Törni to their custody or war may be declared.
 
While Törni in a press conference from Washington DC agrees to surrender himself, it is clear that war cannot be averted. The report about the nuclear bomb is spooking the Soviets to such a degree that they have declared that they will attack. Knowing that the Swedish Air Force is the key to victory for Scandinavia, they make plans to almost entirely bypass Finland and attack Sweden directly by Sea.
 
NATO Agents, active within the Union catch wind of the plans and send them to Stockholm. They choose the plan Mannerheims Shield as their best hope for survival...
 
Installation:
If you are using a mod, or plan to use one, TSF will mess around with settings other mods may be using. As such, creating a seperate mod
folder for TSF is a good idea. If you only plan to use TSF, then this step can be bypassed.
 
Go to your installation folder (Usually C:\Program Files\Thirdwire\Strike Fighters 2). Make a copy of Strike Fighters 2.exe / Strike Fighters 2 Europe.exe depending on what you prefer and got installed. Name the Copy Strike Fighters 2 TSF.exe . Start your new .exe once, then close the game.
 
Now go to your Mod Folders. For Windows 7/Vista, this is located in C:\Users\Name\Saved Games\Thirdwire. Unzip the contents of the 7zip file into the mod folder of your choice. Allow any overwrites.
 
As long as this package is installed last, it can and should be merged with the other The Scandinavian Front packages.
 
 
Credits:
- Gnat by Markfighters (Updated by Paulopanz)
- Mi-8 by Markfighters (Updated by Paulopanz)
- MiG 21F Finnish Skin by Paulopanz
- Vampire 52 by Pasko
- IL-28R by Paulopanz
- J 35 Draken FM Mods and Skins by Paulopanz
- A/J/S 32 Lansen FM Mods and Skins by Paulopanz
- Jaktraketkapsel M/57 by Cocas
- Danish F-100D by Paulopanz
- Norwegian F-104 by hgbn
- Norwegian F-5A by Column5/The Mirage Factory
- Su-9A by Pasko, updated by Wrench
- Swedish Weapons by Ravenclaw007
- Unified Effects Pack 1.1 by Stary
- Ground Effects Collection by SF
- Better Widesky for SF2 by Cellisky and Insky_orsin
- Alternative Cloud layer 1.0 by SF
Big thanks to all of you. We could not done this without you. Goes double for Paulopanz
 
If I forgot anybody, this is completely unintentional and will be corrected. Just drop me a line and I fix.
 
There will be bugs, ladies and gentlemen. I cannot guard against everything. So you are my eyes and ears. Find them. Report them. Hunt their mothers. And we will destroy them.

Here's a skin I thought I'd already uploaded but had'nt....thanks to Stingray77 for the heads up.
 
Just unzip the VF-111 skin folder to your desktop or somewhere convenient, inside you'll find a folder called "Objects" just copy that entire folder to your SF2 mods install, all the files will be added to your F-4B_67.
 
Many thanks.
 
Sundowner.

SF2 WW2 DH TigerMoth by RussoUK
 
-- Something for Anyone --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A new version of the DH Tigermoth, as seen in WW2 and the immeadiate post-war time frames.
This version now has (at no extra charge!!) bump mapping! There are 2 lods included; the one
set for use now has more subtle bumpping; the other a bit LESS subtle.
 
2 skins are inlucded, slightly revamped (read: partly repainted), and now with individual
Plane-in-group numbers/letters and serial number decals for:
 
"Camo": standard RAF day trainer scheme (I guess!); darkearth/green/yellow unders
"Silver": post-war, silver doped, from University of London Air School (iirc)
 
Most of the markings are painted on, with the exception of the Silver skin. All decals
positions have been plotted, which will make it easier for End Users that wish to, to create
other countries markings. A new Userlist.ini is included (for the most popular users, not
all are listed).
An SF2 version of my original 'box art' hangar is included, in jpg format.
The partial template is also included. It's in the main aircraft folder for other skinners
to 'have at it'.
This will give your fledgling flyers something to practice in. And it's a nice change to
just buzz around the countryside with, every once and a while.
 
**Note: this version is designed to REPLACE any/all previous versions!!**
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please
read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
 
Happy Landings!!
wrench
kevin stein
 
with many thanks to Russ!!
 
Edit: new version uploaded. The "Lewis Gun" now has the textures that were missing before

SF2 Cessna O-2A Skymaster by Veltro2K
 
= For SF2, Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED! =
 
This is a Re-release of the Veltro2k's O-2A FAC aircraft.
 
**Note: due to extensive modifications to the cockpit and other ini tweeks, it will =NOT=
work in 1stGen SF/Wo* games at ANY patch level**
 
As stated above, a reissue of the Skymaster FAC bird. Included in this pak are all the mods
from the "O-2 Tweeks Pak' I issued in 2009 (and it's attendant readme). This is the complete
aircraft.
 
Skins remain in their bmp format; Decal radomization is set to TRUE. A user list is
supplied. New damage textures are in DDS format. All weapons referenced are STOCK 3rd Wire
items, available in full 4/5 merged installs.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read
them!!! Included is my original readme for the "Tweeks Pak"; it's suggested you read this
as well, as it contains a listing of all the changes, tweeks, mods and so forth.
The Legal Statement has also been changed with regards to this aircraft.
For those that still have the original releases, as there HAVE been changes and additions in
several of the inis you may wish to examine, you may wish to replace the originals with
these.
 
**This aircraft herein is released in "AS IS" Condition. Any and all issues/problems that
cannot be solved via ini edits will exist forever, as new models are unlikely to be
created**.
 
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 MTO Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VIF (NF) USAAF (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me.**
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Bristol Beaufighter, that recreate the Mk.VIF Night Fighter/Intruder as used by the US Army Air Force in the MTO.
This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, and as per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else is included (pretty much!).
 
Those users with access, =WILL= be transfering the lod from a seperate DAT download of the Beaufighter Mk.10.
 
This mod has been built and tested with the
 
BeaufighterMk10_R8.LOD (dated 7/19/2005)
 
from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You WILL need THAT lod to copy/paste into THIS aircraft's folder.
 
This pacakge contains 1 (almost) complete aircraft. This is the late mark VIF, with the 'thimble nose' for the AI MK.VIII radar
 
The skin depicts aircraft from the 414th NFS, as seen in the Western Med (Tunisia) and Italy from 1943 onwards. This is a 'nationalized' aircraft, for American use only. Therefor, exportation is FALSE, and no userlist is supplied.
The skins are completly new, from my Home Grown Template ™, and remains in bmp format. New decals were created for serials, plane-in-group numbers.
The serials are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the unit(s) depicted, but ARE for the model variant represented. The Squadron Crest/Patch is used for the 'paint chip' on the loadout screen.
All national markings are painted on. Decal randomization is set to TRUE.
Hangar and/or Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
The FM, based off the Beaufighter in the Wings Over Africa , may need further small adjustments.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! All the original DAT readmes are included, for historical and ownership/copyright purposes.
It is HIGHLY suggested you unzip this archive, and READ the install instructions BEFORE installing this mod. So you know EXACTLY what to do..
 
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO Bristol Beaufort Mk.1 (DAT)
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me. **
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams Bristol Beaufort Mk.1 as seen in Western Europe (ETO) from 1940 (ish) onwards.
This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, and as per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else is included.
 
Those users with access, will be transfering the lod from either a seperate DAT download of the Beaufort or from their WoA game install/mods folder. This mod has been built and tested with the
 
BeaufortMk1_R3.LOD (dated 8/7/2005)
 
from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You =WILL= need that, to copy/paste into THIS aircraft's folder. It should be noted the Mk1_R3.lod is the same as that's available in their WoA mod.
End Users that have the original aircraft, either from WoA or seperate downloads are advised =NOT= to install this package over an existing aircraft folder. See "To Install" for full explicit instructions.
 
The skins included herein are for UK (ETO) based squadrons ONLY!! They are:
 
No. 42 Squadron, Costal Command (code:AW)
No. 217 Squadron, Costal Command (code: MW)
 
Both in standard Temperate Day Scheme for the time period (dark earth/dark green). 42 Squadron carriers Sky unders, and 217's unders are Special Night.
 
The skins have been partly repainted, and remain in their bmp format. New decals were created as needed for serials, plane-in-group letters and others. The serials are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the units depicted, but ARE for the model variant represented.
Weapons (Torpedos) ARE included; the gun & RAF bombs you should have already. It should be noted there are 2 versions of the Mk.XII torp -- one standard, and one experimental SF2NA style "cruise missile". It set up for the standard version; the NA style is for other modders to experimentate with. Testing was done in my ETO mods folder built from the SF2NA exe, and I've noticed no real difference (other than the CM torp tends to miss and explode beyond the target)
See the "Notes" section for operational instructions for (semi) proper torpedo attack profile.
 
All fuselage markings are decals (wing roundels remain painted on); this will allow super easy creation of other squadrons by simply creating a new SCode or **(2letter) decal, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
 
All the 1stGen Hangar and Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
The FM, based off the Beaufort in the Wings Over Africa Total Conversion Mod, may need further small adjustments. But it flys fine for me! :) Remember, it's a BOMBER!!, not a fighter plane!! Fly accordingly!!!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! All the original DAT readmes are included, for historical and ownership/copyright purposes.
 
Good Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 ETO A-20G Pak (DAT)
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
**This mod -MAY- work in 1stGen game installs. But this has not/cannot be tested by me. **
 
This pak contains mods for the Dev A-Teams A-20G Havoc light attack bomber, as seen in
Western Europe (ETO) from 1943 through War's End. This is a semi-complete aircraft mod, as
per DAT directives, the aircraft lod is =NOT= included. So, those users that cannot access
the DAT downloads, you're advised to skip this, as it's of no use to you. Everything else,
minus guns and bombs, is included.
Those users with access, will be transfering the lod from from a seperate DAT download of
the A-20G. This mod has been built and tested with the
A-20_Havoc-R4.LOD, dated 10/21/2005 from their WW2 Aircraft Downloads section. You =WILL=
need that, to copy/paste into THIS aircraft's folder.
 
The skins from my Home Grown Template ™, and remain in their bmp format. New decals
were created as needed for serials, plane-in-group letters and others. The serials are
'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within the units depicted,
but ARE for the model variant represented.
Weapons (bombs) and guns are NOT included; you should have them already.
The skins included herein are, "new builds" that were previously unreleased anywhere.
 
They are:
 
645th Bomb Squadron, 410th Bomb Group (7X)
646th Bomb Squadron, 410th Bomb Group (8U)
 
I chose the 410th BG, as they used their Havocs from later 43 until the war's end. They
had started converting to A-26, but never fully converted by May 45.
 
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
All the 1stGen Hangar and Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new
for this package. They are in jpg format. Damage textures are new, in DDS format.
Various inis may make use of the 'hide component' or the 'open cockpit' statements to make
sure the cockpits are where they're supposed to be. This may prevent them for working in
1stGens at any patch level. 1st Gen End Users ™ can experiment on their own.
The Canopy (ok, cockpit hatch) has been switched to the Standard Animation Keystroke ™,
Shift/0.
The FM, while far better than the 2005 release, may need further small adjustments. But it
flys fine for me! :)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE
read them!!!
 
Happy Landings!
wrench
kevin stein

SF2 WW2 PTO RAAF Kittyhawk Mk.IA Pak
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: this pak MAY be usable in 1stGen SF/Wo* game installs. However, some features (decal randomization) will NOT be functional. Use in 1stGens has not, and cannot be, tested by me.*
 
**Notex2: this mod is designed for use ONLY in a PTO-Centric mods folder**
 
A first, I was just going to do a simple skin/decals pack. But with all the "modifications" made to fit (better) into SF2, in particular the 5/2013 patch level (oi!), chose to take the "lazy man's way out" and just upload the entire aircraft.
 
When in-game, on the aircraft selection drop-down, you'll see
 
Kittyhawk Mk.1A (Raven)
 
This will diferentiate this for any other Kittyhawks you may (or may not) have.
This is the full aircraft, "nationalized" for Australian use, as stated above, with my 'tweeked' sf2-ish data ini (and a backuped copy of the original too!). The skin included is for...
 
No.75 Squadron, RAAF
 
as seen from mid/late April 1942 in the Port Moresby, PNG area
 
Skins remain in their bmp format.
New DDS damage textures (usable on all Raven's Warhawk/Kittyhawk in SF2 only) are included!
New aircraft plane-in-group letter decals, and RAAF serials - 95% historically accurate - matched to the individual letter, are included. On the numberlist, those marked with a star (*) have been postively confirmed to have served in 75 Squadron.
 
All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are no nose arts. Also, via the use of my (patent pending) fake SqTail decal, the squadron name display is now active on the Loadout Screen.
No weapons are included, except an SF2 Version of the drop tank (for those that haven't converted it yet). New theatre-specific Hangar and Loading screens are included, too.
 
The skins have been run through the template (thank you Raven for that!), and have had a layer of dirt and 'clouds' added for weathering.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein