Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

A set of menu screen replacements with a North Africa theme. Originally intended for MajorLee's Nord Afrika campaign and terrain, but with the Libya WW2 terrain available this seemed a good time to release it.

This aircraft depicts an EB-57B of the 158th Defense System Evaluation Squadron (DSES), Vermont Air national Guard, the famous "Green Mountain Boys". Thanks to Third Wire for this AC....Pappy

USAF KC-135 Skinpack 2: 1974 through 1987
This skin pack will feature skins for all USAF KC-135 users from 1974 until 1987. This includes the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves as the aircraft became available.
Requirements: any version of Strike Fighters 2, and the KC-135 mod found here
Installation:     
        first, get the Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 from the above link (if you dont have it already)
        then unzip this to the mod folder, allowing overwrites.
        
Known Issues:
         this is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
        Also, Dels C-130 pit does not line up with the model very well. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow).
        In the skins with ADC tgas, loading more than 8 aircraft on a mission will produce irregularities (like only the front half of the camo showing). So far I have not seen more than 8 on a ramp, and it is doubtful you need to load more than that in one area for a mission. Just be warned if you throw all 16 in at once.
        BTW, this thing is huge!!! over 3 1/2 GB size
So, Whats Included?:
    Skins with at least two examples from every USAF unit to fly the KC-135 from 1974 - 1987, with separate skins for Active Duty and reserve forces
    Colors represented include silver lacquer, ADC gray, and Shamu dark grey over medium grey.
    Skins from 1987 have a mix of Shamu and ADC grey colors as tga. Same skin, two different paint jobs
    Skins from 1983-1985 have a mix of ADC grey and silver lacquer colors. Skins from the 1970s are all silver lacquer and minimal tail markings
    Engines on the A models were adjusted to produce heavy smoke at max thrust. Burning water, just like the real thing.
    Drogue to simulate refueling probe equipped aircraft. Added in loadout screen
Credits-
    Bpao- original aircraft and skin
    Dave- original aircraft lead
    Dels- cockpit used to make flyable
    daddyairplanes- research, ini edits, tga work, skin refinement
    yakarov79- drogue baset model, skin templates, general technical assistance
    allenjb42- tech assistance with the basket work
    test crew- yakarov79, allenjb42, Wrench
Huge Thanks to the following for research assistance:
    Wurtsmith Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/WurtsmithAirMuseum/
    Malmstrom Museum and Air Park https://www.facebook.com/MalmstromMuseum/
    Grissom Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/GrissomAirMuseum/
    Plattsburgh AFB - Plattsburgh NY Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/53984811032/

Possible Method for Stereoscopic 3D in VR with Headtracking in Strike Fighters 2 - Geo11
The attached PDF outlines the steps using freeware programs, wrappers and apps I've used to get stereoscopic 3D in VR working in Strike Fighters 2 and it's associated mods. Over the years I've tried many methods to get SF2 working on either a 3D monitor or in VR using programs such as vorpX or Tridef, as well as many others, but have never been happy with the results; however, using a relatively new technique geo11, I'm finally able to play in VR with proper 3D. This very clever piece of software, is and I quote "a replacement for 3D Vision for DX11" and allows you to generate a very nice 3D image in VR using the latest nvidia drivers. 
At this point I'm not sure if this will work for anyone else who is not using the same tech i.e. HP Reverb G2 VR Headset and running an Nvidia RTX 2080TI GPU but please let me know if you have any success with similar hardware or something very different. Also a very similar method works for the Strike Fighters 1 series of games and if anyone is interested I'll post the additional steps here.
For anybody else trying this - Good luck
norrin

Lewis Gun Gun Pod For the TigerMoth by RussoUK
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To Install: Drop the "LGun_TM"folder into your weapons folder.
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Weapons data: included is a copy of the weapons data for the "WOE 06 patch level" added with the 06 level weapons editor. Any other patch level is not supported.
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Tighr Moth: Included is the Gunpod position data for the Tigermoth, Using Wrench's reworked TigerMoth_DATA.ini
 
[LewisGun]
SystemType=WEAPON_STATION
StationID=3
StationGroupID=2
StationType=EXTERNAL
AttachmentPosition=0.0,0.1,1.30
AttachmentAngles=0.0,0.0,0.0
LoadLimit=150
AllowedWeaponClass=GP
AttachmentType=UK,USAF,USN
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Loadout Data Sample:
[Recon]
Loadout[03].WeaponType=LGun_TM
Loadout[03].Quantity=1
 
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Credits:
RussoUK for the aircraft
Wrench for the Reworked Data.ini
(and the Legal BS)
3D model and Textures myself
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Legal BS:
This is freeware; it CAN be distrubuted if the original readmes and all other pieces of the package remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.
 
Raven
05/29/2013

This is my C-130 Hercules Megapack. It includes all the files for the 48 versions of the C-130 Hercules listed below:
AC-130A ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
AC-130A_83 ------------- USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H ---------------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H_93 ------------- USAF Gunship Grey
AC-130H_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130J ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130U ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130U_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
AC-130W ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
C-130A ----------------- RAAF Silver, USAF Silver
C-130A (Roman nose) ---- USAF Silver
C-130B ----------------- USAF SEA Camo
C-130E ----------------- RAAF Grey/White, USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF SEA Camo
C-130E(I) -------------- USAF Blackbird Camo Light Grey Underside
C-130E (SKE) ----------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF SEA Camo
C-130E (SKE & ASE)------ USAF Grey
C-130H2 ---------------- RAAF Camo
C-130H2 (ASE) ---------- RAAF Camo, RAAF Dark Grey
C-130H3 ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
C-130H-30 -------------- French Camo
C-130J (ASE) ----------- RAAF Grey, RAAF Dark Grey (fictional)
C-130J-30 (ASE) -------- RAAF Grey, RAAF Dark Grey
C-130K ----------------- RAF Camo Light Grey Underside, RAF Camo
C-130K (ASE) ----------- RAF Camo, RAF Green
C-130K-30 -------------- RAF Camo Light Grey Underside, RAF Camo
C-130K-30 (ASE) -------- RAF Camo, RAF Green
CC-130H (SAR) ---------- RCAF Dark Grey
DC-130A ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
DC-130A_USN ------------ USN Grey/White/Yellow
DC-130E ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
EC-130H ---------------- USAF Grey
HC-130P ---------------- USAF SEA Camo
KC-130F ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130H ---------------- Spanish Desert Camo
KC-130J ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130J (Harvest HAWK) - USMC Grey
KC-130R ---------------- USMC Grey
KC-130T ---------------- USMC Grey
L-100-30 --------------- Kuwait Grey/White
MC-130E ---------------- USAF Blackbird Camo, USAF Euro1 Camo
MC-130E_92 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130E_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130H ---------------- USAF Euro1 Camo, USAF Dark Grey
MC-130H_04 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130J ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130P ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130P_12 ------------- USAF Dark Grey
MC-130W ---------------- USAF Dark Grey
Please read the readme file (included) for installation instructions and credits.
Dels

Spitfire MkIXe Royal Danish Air Force, 1945-1955
 
This will add an RDAF-specific version of the Spitfire LF MkIXe included in the SF2 Israel Expansion Pack. Includes correct serial numbers for all airworthy RDAF MkIXe aircraft.
 
Unfortunately, the LF.IX is not correct for the RDAF, as all MkIX aircraft in service with the RDAF were HF.MkIXs. I can not correct this myself, but if somebody else could, it would be a useful addition. The visual model is in any case identical. Danish Spitfires had rounded or clipped wingtips indifferently, and as these were interchangeable, a photograph of any particular aircraft will only show the configuration of that aircraft on that day. The "LF," "F" or "HF" designation concerns only the engine variant, not the wingtips, canopy type or armament fit.
 
This will run only in SF2I or a merged install including SF2I and the SF2I Expansion Pack.

This skin represents "VFA-163", which was featured in the movie Behind Enemy Lines. Simply drop in the FA-18F_BlkII folder and go fly. It can be found under VFA-163. 

Italian Air Force operated 256 Republic F-84G from March 1952 until May 1957
They served with 3, 5, 6, 51 aerobrigate (wings).
What's In:
- 7 new Skins
- Historical decals
Credits:
- RussoUk F-84G model
- Geary Hi Res templates
- Steve S. original SF.1 5/&^ AB skins
- Mue Lodviewer (this mod'ld be not possible without it)
- paulopanz skins & decals
Notes:
W l'Italia (lo diciamo sempre troppo di rado ...)
Enjoy

@paulopanz

This is a Night Interdiction B-57B from the 8th Tactical Bombing Squadron, later renamed to the 8th Special Operations Squadron "Blackbirds". The 8th flew the B-57s from Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam. This skin is a generic representative of their airraft, as individual tail numbers are generated within the sim.

BETA
 
Preview of the planned USNF/Fighter Anthology look-a-like menu set.

                                                                                                                Liberty Wing '95: The 48th Fighter Wing in the Eagle Era
This mod is an all up unit mod featuring the 48th Fighter Wing and its three squadrons, the 492nd FS "Bolars", 493rd FS "Grim Reapers", and 494th FS "Panthers". The wing participated in some fashion in practically every military action of the 1990s: Northern Watch, Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, and Allied Force in 1999. These skins are accurate from 1994 until the end of 1996, and the serials accurate until the end of 1998. The Mod includes everything to have the Liberty Wing ready to go from install.
            Included
F-15C_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15D_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15E_92 with 492nd and 494th FS skins, "new" aircraft based on old F-15E
various weapons as would be used by these aircraft in the mid 1990s
sounds, effects, floght and other objects needed to make it all work
    
            Installation
unzip. place contents of "to mods" folder into your chosen mod folder. allow overwrites

            Credits
************************ Original F-15C/D/E **********************************
AleDucat     - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models.
Deuces         - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.
Diego         - For the Modern USAF Pilot skins.
Fubar512     - For the FM work.
JimmyBib     - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures.
MoonJumper     - Avionics work.
Wpnssgt     - Models
Kesselburt     - Original F-15C cockpit.
Brain32     - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.
Mago         - F-15E Cockpit.
331KillerBee     - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included).
JAT81500     - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work.

************************ Mud Hen Maintenance Team **************************
Viper63a     - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens.
Spudknocker     - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder     - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
RavenClaw_007     - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats!
JAT81500     - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers     - AfterBurner Mod.

************************ this mod         ***************************
Viper63        - skin templates
ravenclaw    - weapons not in Gunny's pack such as the B61 special weapon and AGM-130 missiles
daddyairplanes    - research, new skins, tga work, various ini edits on aircraft and on stock weapons like Mk82; new hangar and loading screens, "new" F-15E (92) with different weapons groupings and more accurate to use the -229 engines

 ************************ overall         ***************************   
TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
 
Thank you for downloading this mod, i hope you enjoy flying it it as much as I enjoyed working on it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
26 Dec 2023

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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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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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Thanks and credit to SFP1 Dev A-Team , Raptorman, and C5 for bringing this to life.
 
Read Me file included in the zip so please READ IT!
 
EDIT: Updated the skin to have a more realistic skin color Special thanks to Delta Echo Romeo Kilo for all his info and help getting it together

"White 17" skin for the Bf109G10 as flown by
Unteroffizier Heirich Muninger 10./JG 77
Dortmund/Germany December 23 1944.
Based on a Claes Sundin print.

For the P-40E1-CU and the Kittyhawk_1A
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This Update fixes the Fuselage Right side And adds "Damage Nodes to the model’s and replaces the
'Kittyhawk_Mk1A_Texture_Fix'
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Included in this Update:
P40E1-CU.lod
Kittyhawk_1A.lod
Out Files
Updated Textures (Optional)
06 _Data.ini’s
Damage Data.txt (To update the _data.ini’s manually)
PhotoShop Layers To update Templates.
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To install Auto: !!! Backup the Originals First!!!
Unzip, Copy/Paste the P-40E1-CU and Kittyhawk_1A folders to the Aircraft folder, when asked to
Overwrite? Click yes.
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Note On Textures: The 49thFG Updated Textures included, need to be copied to the AVG Folder,As they
are the same.
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To install Manually : !!! Backup the Originals First!!!
Unzip, Copy/Paste selected files to the correct locations, Edit _Data.ini’s to add damage nodes.
 
Enjoy
 
Raven
06/24/2013

417th Tactical Fighter Squadron

These are Loading Screens for any F-4, really. No particular type. Please read the readme. Enjoy!

For the Skunkworks T-28P file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. Place this skin in your T-28P folder with your Argentine T-28P's. The Brazillian Navy operated six converted T-28's off their carrier Mineas Gerais in the mid 1960's. These conversions were simular to the T-28P but designated the T-28R-1 Nomair.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
See the enclosed READ ME files for an interesting summary of this particular aircraft and its conroversy in Brazillian military history..

Spitfire F.MkIXc, early production, Middle East Forces, late 1942 onwards.
 
These will add an RAF-specific MkIXc version of the Spitfire included in the SF2 Israel Expansion Pack. Includes serial numbers for early production F.MkIXc ("MkIXA") aircraft, squadron and individual codes and correct RAF markings for the period.
 
A large number of early MkIX aircraft were conversions from MkV airframes; if you look up the serials of these aircraft, they will fall in blocks attributed to MkVs. All the aircraft represented in this pack were either converted to MkIX standard, or in the earliest MkIX production blocks.
 
This will run only in SF2I or a merged install including SF2I and the SF2I Expansion Pack.

SF2 WW2 PTO B-24D 319th BS, 1943-44 Skin/Decals Pak 9/15/2013
 
-- Something for the PTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A new skin for the B-24D Liberator by pasko. This skin represents aircraft of the 319th BS of the 90th BG "Jolly Rogers" in their mid-to-late livery as seen in New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific operations areas, circa 1943 thru 1944.
 
It is designed for use the SF2(ish) B-24D mod, available at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13842-sf2-ww2-b-24d-liberator-eto-mto-pak/
 
The skin is brand new(ish), from my Home Grown Template ™, and is in jpg format. New serial number decals were created; they should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they don't accurately represent the unit, but DO represent the correct model variant depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE. There are NO nose arts.
This skin makes use of the Post-Sept 43 "Star-and-Bar" (white outlined).
 
In essence, it's a rebadging of the 42-43 skin already available. This skin uses the "StartDefaultDate" SF2 switch, and will automaticaly turn on in November, 1943.
As this skin IS Theatre specific to the Pacific regions, you'll have to do some editing after installing to the B-24D above in your PTO-centric mods folder, and remove or rename the ETO/MTO skins.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
What's included:
M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle model
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
/Please change the XXX with the correct number from your //Soundlist:
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=TankEngine
SoundFileXXX=GKTankTrack
SoundFileXXX=50caliber
[TankEngine]
Priority=LOW
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=2
MaxDist=250.000000
MinDist=10.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
[GKTankTrack]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
MaxDist=500.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
[50caliber]
Priority=NORMAL
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=1000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
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/
1.0.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
compufat for helping me with the textures big thank you.
Credit goes to https://www.textures.com as I use a lot of their photos to create the skins.
Google for some photos and information.
And finally not 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

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net

He 111 Skins Readme
 
These skins are for the various versions of the He-111 created by the Dev A-Team and modded by me. The skins are interchangeable between aircraft versions, but for historical accuracy you should install them to the appropriate model.
 
This skin is based on the work of Alessandro Biagi for the Ground Crew Design Team He-111H series for CFS2&3.
 
To install, just extract the file to your Objects\Aircraft\He-111xx folder and go fly. It's that simple!
 
The skin should be available in the drop down menu of the He-111xx Hangar Screen loadout section.
 
Heinkel He 111H-8/R2, Schleppgruppe 4, Pskov-South, February-March 1942
 
Thanks must go to the following:
 
Alessandro Biagi for his work in creating the skin (I just converted it for use in SF) and for his kind permission in allowing me to bring the skins to the SF community.
 
The SF Dev A-Team for creating this plane to fly in the Thirdwire sims.
 
TK for SF,WOV,WOE,FE,WOI and who knows what else.
 
Have fun, and good hunting!
 
Allen (allenjb42) Burton
 
Any problems, find me at combatace.com, simhq.com or the A-Team Skunkworks http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/

Hawker Hunter F.6 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:EUROPE
 
This is a simple mod of the excellent Third Wire Hunter to give a flyable Hawker Hunter F.6 fighter-bomber with markings for No.63 and No.74 squadrons of the Royal Air Force in the late-1950's to early 1960's period.
 
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1. Drop the Hunter_F6 folder into your Aircraft folder.
 
 
2. Sprinkle the contents of the Decals folder into your main Decals folder.
 
 
Do not just move the folder! You must empty the contents in.
 
 
 
N.B. If you haven't got a Decals folder inside your Objects folder then simply move my Decals folder into your Objects folder.
 
 
MARKINGS
 
Both squadrons did actually operate the Hunter F.6 but the markings are slightly 'generic' and both squadrons were mainly seen with either nose markings or fuselage markings. Both are shown as default so you can delete either to suit your preference.
 
 
CREDITS
 
BIG THANKS to TK for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
 
And special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
 
 
Regards
 
Spinners
 
v1.0 12/07/09

Just a small aesthetic update. Now all skins have embedded one their wings' textures "DO NOT STEP" warning. (The Bangladesh skin had some missing)
I also updated the other YAK-130 skins (the initial launch pack) as well.
Installation
Just copy them all in each aicraft texture folder accordingly, overwriting the old ones.
 
Skin pack part 1 here:
 

this update will make the underwing serial numbers for all my Type 96 & Type 96B skins to show up.
my apologies for this mistake.