Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

C-130 “Hercules” is one of the cornerstones of the Aviation History and it may be considered as one of the most successful cargo planes with its innovative design in which traces of “Kelly” Johnson’s works may be found.
After having contracted for 2 prototypes on July 11, 1951, Lockheed committed the first to its maiden flight on August 23, 1954. The marriage of a new and innovative cargo plane design with the great power output of turboprop engines was viewed as very promising by the military, who quickly placed a large order, assigning them to the Tactical Air Command (TAC) as quickly as they became available, starting in December 1956.
The long list of Hercules applications for the more than 1,500 built and delivered to all the military services includes; gunships, drone carrier/launch/control, missile tracking, space capsule retrieval, mapping, search and rescue, STOL research, weather reconnaisance, refueling tanker (including helicopters), assault transport, and command/communications. In addition, a stretched version was built for civilian cargo hauling.
The C-130 was originally designed as an assault transport capable of operating from unpaved, hastily prepared airstrips. It  could transport up to 92 combat troops and their gear or 45,000 pounds of cargo. Where facilities were inadequate, the Hercules could deliver its cargo by parachute or by low altitude ground-cable extraction without landing.
Twenty-eight C-130s were also converted to side-firing gunships, called AC-130 “Gunship” and they were primarily used for night attacks against ground targets during the Vietnam War.
Turkish Air Force is operated 222th Squadron 1974 Cyprus War
Mod Maker: By Dels

Hi all!
This is a set of skins for Thirdwire's S-99 (DLC28 AI Plane Pack I available at https://store.thirdwire.com/store_dlc.htm).
It is intended to be use with Wrench's Mod Pak, available here: https://combatace.com/files/file/14663-sf2-ww2-dlc-28-s-99-bf-109g-mod-pak/.
This set includes 3 skins:
 LuftCamo1 Green/Grey
 LuftCamo2 Grey/Grey
 LuftCamo3 Green/Brown
To install just drop in your mod folder (you should know how by now!) and add to your squadronlist.ini the following entries:
[Squadron636]
Name=JG1
DisplayName=JG 1
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron637]
Name=JG2
DisplayName=JG 2
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron638]
Name=JG3
DisplayName=JG 3
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron639]
Name=JG4
DisplayName=JG 4
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron640]
Name=JG5
DisplayName=JG 5
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron641]
Name=JG6
DisplayName=JG 6
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron642]
Name=JG7
DisplayName=JG 7
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron643]
Name=JG11
DisplayName=JG 11
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron644]
Name=JG26
DisplayName=JG 26
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron645]
Name=JG27
DisplayName=JG 27
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron646]
Name=JG51
DisplayName=JG 51
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron647]
Name=JG52
DisplayName=JG 52
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron648]
Name=JG53
DisplayName=JG 53
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron649]
Name=JG54
DisplayName=JG 54
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron650]
Name=JG77
DisplayName=JG 77
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron651]
Name=JG300
DisplayName=JG 300
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron652]
Name=JG301
DisplayName=JG 301
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron653]
Name=KGJ6
DisplayName=KG(J) 6
Nation=Nazi Germany
[Squadron654]
Name=KGJ54
DisplayName=KG(J) 54
Nation=Nazi Germany
If you need to adjust the number sequence to match your Squadronlist.ini, then remember to do same with the fuselage band decals
found in the "FuseBands" folder so that the proper markings show up when you select a unit from the drop-down menu.
Thanks to Wrench for the templates.

Happy hunting!
AMariani

SF2 WW2 CAC Wirraway Pak by bunyap
-- Something for the Oz PTO players --
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
*There is a distinct possibility that this mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, due to the excessive modifications made to fit them into the SF2 environment.*
This package contains bunyap's CAC Wirraway, modded to SF2, as seen in New Guinea 1942-43(ish). The skin represents 4 Squadron, RAAF at this early war time period. This is the complete aircraft, with all new skin and decals.
New (semi)compliant SF2 FM was cobbled together. As has become expected, the FM is NOT perfect, and needs further fine-tuning by Experts.
All skins are in jpg format, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
As always, fairly easy to follow, highly detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. Remember -- these are very old models, so they "are as they is". The original readme is included.
For our friends Down Under!!
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
Updated 6/2018:
see change log in Readme

Fictional mod of Dels superb F-2A Viper Zero creating a multirole combat aircraft for the israeli air force

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Strike Fighters folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
 
ORIGINAL CREDITS
Aircraft 3d model, canopy frame, .ini work and packaging - Me
Additional .ini work and alternate loading and hangar screens - ace888
Aircraft skin/template and _DATA.ini tweaks - ace888
Afterburner effect - spillone104 (with some modifications by ace888)
Vapour effects - ravenclaw (with some modifications by ace888)
Decals - Nengajyou (with some modifications by me)
Cockpit and ACESII Ejection seat - ravenclaw (with some modifications by me)
Weapons - WhiteBoySamurai (with some modifications by me)
FM - Thirdwire (with some modifications by me)
Pilot 3d model - Old Diego
Pilot skin - Originally by Old Diego modified by ace888
 
MY CREDITS
Big Thanks to Dels and all people involved in creating this fine plane.
Also to ace888 for the great templates!
 
If I missed someone, please contact me and I change that ASAP!
Kindest regards
ValAstur

SF2 F-15C Oregon Air National Guard Add-On for the SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018 Pack - The Mudhen Team   Please note that this pack is not compatible with the Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack...You can make it work with some tweaking, but this pack was designed as an "Add-On" for the "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018" Pack. Please do not install it and expect this pack to work with the Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack because they are both F-15 packs...   You can install this pack "As-Is" (but not over Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack, see above), but you need the "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018" pack to fully enjoy this pack. If you use it as a stand-alone, some weapons, effects or other things may\will be missing. You will have a flyable plane, but miss out on some bells and whistles. I recommend the full pack below.     You can get the "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018" pack here...    
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What is in this pack:
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1) 4096x Skins in JPG format and decals for the 114th Oregon Air National Guard - as requested by JosefK! Enjoy!
2) Repainted Cockpits by Viper63a and RWR list by Spudknocker.
3) Updated Data and Loadout files from Spudknocker and Fanatic Modder.
4) 1920x1080 Hangar.jpg, Loading.jpg and Loadout.tga files.
5) Excellent new weapons and ejection seats from Ravenclaw_007!
6) Excellent Florian Pilot upgrades by JAT81500!
 
** Included Jets: F-15C From the 114th FS, 173rd Wing Oregon Air National Guard. Please note that the plane serial# are generic and randomized.
 
** Extras package contains: PSD Template and pix I used to make the plane.   -------------------------------------------------------------
Installation:
-------------------------------------------------------------   ** This is an "Add-On" for the "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018" Pack. I have not tested this pack as a stand-alone. It should fly and work, but you may be missing some weapons in your load-out, effects or other things. I recommend that you install the "SF2 F-15 Eagle Super Pack Redux 2018" Pack first. At least the "Effects" and "Weapons" folders from the pack.   >> WARNING! I have not tested this pack with Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack...Pretty sure there will be problems, so I do not recommend installing this pack over the Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack. If you want to test it out,  rename the  "F-15C_02" folder in your...Objects\Aircraft mod folder...if it exists. You can then install this pack. You may be missing some weapons or effects, but you should be able to test fly the plane. After you're done, you can rename the folders back or reconcile the folders to get this pack to work with Fastcargo's F-15 Super Pack.   !! First and always - BACKUP! If you have "F-15C_02" folder in your Mod folders...Objects\Aircraft and Decals folders...Make a copy or back it up before installing.   ** To install, Copy the contents of the uncompressed "To_Mod_Folder" folder into your Saved Game mod folder. Overwrite any conflicts.   -------------------------------------------------------------
Add F15 SoundList
-------------------------------------------------------------   ** Lastly, this is optional but highly recommended. Read the "Add F15 SoundList.txt" readme file on adding the F-15 sound files included in this pack to your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file.   -------------------------------------------------------------   Thats it - Enjoy! Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...   -------------------------------------------------------------
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Credits:
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The Mudhen Maintenance Team 2016
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Viper63a - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens.
Spudknocker - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
Crusader - Upgraded and added 2012 FM and Cockpits to pack!
RavenClaw_007 - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats!
JAT81500 - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod.
Nengajyou Aki -JASDF Serial Decals.
Stick - Beta testing and assistance with FM - THANK YOU! April 2016 -------------------------------------------------------------
Salute to the 2010 F-15 Super Pack Team for the original
F-15 Super Pack!
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TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
The Mirage Factory - For the nice F-15D MSIP aircraft...in particular Flying Toaster, wpnssgt, and Dave for making the F-15 MAX files available for me to play with.
Kei Nagase - For the awesome skins for the F-15 ACTIVE.
AleDucat - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models.
Deuces - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.
Fubar512 - For the FM work.
JimmyBib - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures.
MoonJumper - Avionics work.
Sundowner - Textures.
USAFMTL/Dave - Decals.
Wpnssgt - Models, Textures.
Kesselburt - Original F-15C cockpit.
Kout - Loading and Hanger Screens.
Kct - Textures and decals for the F-15SG.
Brain32 - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.
Mago - F-15E Cockpit.
331KillerBee - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included).
Lexx Luthor - Siberian Sky Experimental 3-D Rocket Exhaust
JAT81500 - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work.
To my fellows at Combatace for helping me beta test and work out bugs.
Any errors or mistakes are entirely mine. FastCargo
12 Jan 10

This is only Skins, cockpit and inis. THERE are NO aircraft LODs (aircraft 3d model). This pack is only for persons who are lucky to have Su-33 aircraft.

installation:
1. Back up your Su-33 previouse files and delete Su-33 folder from your mod folder.
2. Extract the archive, and place files in your mod folders at their places as usual you do.
3. Copy files SU-33.LOD and SU-33-001.LOD from your back up in your just installed Su-33 folder. Rename if needed.
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Used files:
Sea Flanker cockpit 1.0 By YEYEYE (approved by Erik, October 22, 2014)

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New Skins:
1nd Squadron Eagles of 279 KIAP
2nd Squadron Tigers of 279 KIAP
Su-27K
Shenyang J-15 Prototype Gray
Shenyang J-15 Prototype Serial
Shenyang J-15 Prototype Yellow
Old Skins:
None
Best regards, bazillius.

McDonnell Douglas A-4E Skyhawk, Hellenic Air Force for STRIKE FIGHTERS 1
This is a simple mod of the Third Wire A-4E Skyhawk to create a fictional A-4E in service with the Hellenic Air Force during the 1967 to 1991 timeline. It should work with any Series One game with the A-4E LOD's and 'What If' markings are included for 330 Mira in an 'as delivered' USN scheme and also 339 Mira and 340 Mira in wrap-around camo schemes made by me using the template uploaded by BUFF.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the A-4E_HAF folder into your Aircraft folder.
That's it!

CREDITS
Thanks to TK for a great little game/sim.
Thanks to BUFF for uploading the A-4E template from which I've used the lines and rivets layer.
And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 10/06/18

SF2 Upgrade Pack For Western Transports, Airliners and AWACs by Veltro2K    6/1/2018
= For SF2, Any/All (Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED!) =
This is a remod pack for Veltro2k's Western/NATO Transport, Airliner and AWAC aircraft. This package =ONLY= contains the data inis for the aircraft listed below. You will still need to locate the original aircraft.
It is highly suggested (read: REQUIRED) that you have SF2NA as part of your merged installs, as several of these reference the stock 3W Tu-95 Bear destroyed model. Some reference the stock 3W An-12, Tu-16 or B-52D (SF2V) destroyed models as well. Flight Models remain "as issued"; they've not been touched by me.
All New Data Inis Included in this pack are for:
C-5A Galaxy
C-17 Globemaster II
C-141A Starlifter
C-141B Starlifter
G-222/C-27 Spartan
E-767
KC-767 (KC-46)
Nimrod MR.1 (RAF ASW/Martime Patrol)
Br.1150 Atlantique  (ASW/Martime Patrol)
PB-1W Navy Fortress (USN 1940s/50s AEW - B-17)
DC-8 *
B-747  Pan Am"Jumbo Jet"
*The DC-8 mods are for the package by Daddyairplanes*

All aircraft have had their data inis reworked to correct, add, move, remove or generally "fix" all the hit boxes, relocate components (ie: fuel tanks, as best as possible inside the airframe) and in general clean up many things that simply escaped notice. The exception here is the Pan Am 747, which gets a partly repainted skin, with all new 100% accurate civil registration number decals (18) AND their matching "Clipper" names. Decal Randomization is "TRUE". The 747 and DC-8s also get an avionics upgrade (GM radar). Some sounds are included; you may have them alread, or not; but I like "to be sure".
Please note, some of these aircraft may NOT be in the SF2 downloads section; one will need to Search the SF1/Wo* (1stGen) downloads. Equally important, is to HAVE the aircraft installed =BEFORE= installing this Upgrade Pack. Kinda makes sense, right? <gr>
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.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
 
EDIT: 6/4/18 -
added missing G-222 folder and inis

Nanchang Q-5A 'Fantan' for Strike Fighters 1
This is a simple mod of the excellent Nanchang Q-5/A-5 Fantan brought to us by 101tfs, Erwin_Hans and friends back in 2008 to make a fictional export version for the Mongolian Air Force. This mod uses the famous 'ordway' MiG-19S pit and the original cockpit 'read me' is included in the aircraft folder - it's certainly worth a read.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the Aircraft folder drag and drop the Q-5A into your Aircraft folder.
That's it! I like to keep things simple so I use stock weapons and effects.

CREDITS
Thanks to TK for a great little game/sim.
Big thanks to Erwin_Hans, 101tfs and friends.
Big thanks also to Richard Pitts2A Ordway for the Mig-19 cockpit.
And special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 01/06/18

To be used on SF2 S-2F Tracker by the Dev A-Team
You will get the following skins in this package :
Reworked :
CANA
New :
RCAF 1970    
RCAF 1980    
RCAF 1990

Installation:
Copy the current pack objects/aircraft folder in your game S-2F aircraft folder.
Copy the current pack objects/decals folder in your game S-2F decals folder.
Copy the S-2F.ini and S-2F_DATA.ini to the game S-2F aircraft folder.
On the original skin (reworked one), i only did minor corrections so all credits goes to the original persons.
For the reworked one's, all done by me.
RCAF serials and plane numbers are real one's and changes have been made to them to reflect the S-2F to CP-121 modex when change occured.
Note on RCAF skins:
I did not do the 2 other ''first scheme'' and the alternate 1980 one as i did not find it relevant and they were short lived too.
Credits:
Thanks to Thirdwire for creating the Strike Fighters series.
Thanks to those involved in the original aircraft.
Me for the redraw of the panel lines and paint work + new skins :).
Happy flights!
Mario C.
Frenchie1977
 

This is a tutorial which I made long time ago for a friend who had installed SF2 
and wanted to play multiple campaigns. Since he didn't know how to create mod 
folders he requested some help and that's the reason I made it. There's a related 
post at SF2 Knowledge Base which can be found here:
https://combatace.com/forums/topic/62302-what-is-the-mod-folder/
However this tutorial is far more instructive since it was made for people who are 
unaware of how to install mods. I decided to upload it since it might be useful
for begginers.

SF2 Upgrade Pack For Soviet Transports,Airliners and AWAC Aircraft by Veltro2K        5/23/2018
= For SF2, Any/All (Full 5 Merged RECCOMENDED!) =
This is a remod pack for Veltro2k's Soviet/WarPac Transport, Airliner and AWAC aircraft. This package =ONLY= contains the data inis for the aircraft listed below. You will still need to locate the original aircraft.
It is highly suggested (read: REQUIRED) that you have SF2NA as part of your merged installs, as several of these reference the stock 3W Tu-95 Bear destroyed model. Some reference the stock 3W An-12 destroyed model as well. 
All New Data Inis Included in the pack are for:
A-50 Mainstay (AWAC)
An-22 Cock
IL-38 May (ASW/Martime Patrol)
IL-76 Candid
IL-78 Midas
Tu-95A Bear-A
Tu-95MS Bear-H
Tu-104 Camel (Aeroflot Airliner
Tu-144 Cleat (Aeroflot Airliner)
Tu-126 Moss (AWAC)
All aircraft have had their data inis reworked to correct, add, move or generally "fix" all the hit boxes, relocate components (ie: fuel tanks, as best as possible inside the airframe) and in general clean up many things that simply escaped notice. The exception here is the Tu-104, which get a partly repainted skin, with all new 100% accurate civil registration number decals (18), and an avionics upgrade (GM radar).
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.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Updated BF109E-4,3d model,skins,templates and paintwork, by me
Russouk2004 May 06 2013
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This model is as accurate as I could get it and with skins,and templates has cost me some hard work and long hours...
This model is for Strike fighters2 series.
It is a free add on and as such cannot be modded without permission.
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To install,
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extract and place folder BF109E-4,into mod folder of your choice...
C:\Users\XXX\Saved Games\ThirdWire...(or to your path if different.)
Must have...
Latest patch July12,and latest weapons pack,tho latter isnt essential.
hope you enjoy it as much as I did making this model.
Includes 3 German a\c
Sounds...choose 1 of 2 files.
2 X new german pilots(by me)...one with goggles down,one with them up..(Gerpilot and Gerpilot2 respectively.)
Centreline tank...part of 3d model.
decals.
Squadron ini entries.(for Both E3 and E4 models).(add to squadronlist.ini..make sure you alter the numbers.)
Bumpmapping.
Includes the edited slow and fast props .
Legal stuff...
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Feel free to repaint using seperate templates....
added new layers for panels rivets and common decals.
any older skins will need to be modified with new templates...Soon!
This model is free and cannot be altered without permission(3d model) unless requested,if modded,via ini files etc,all I ask is credit,where credits due.
This add on cannot be used for financial gain.
 
Any queries to ....
Rusouk2004@ntlworld.com...
Thanks to following...
Combatace.
Wrench for testing..
Baffmeister for new FM`s.
(Data for RussoUK BF-109E-3 model. FM by Baffmeister, Charles, and ThirdWire. Beta 0.9)

Soviet NAVY AEW&C Yakovlev Yak-44 [DRLOiU-Dalnee RadioLokatsionnoe Obnarujenie i Upravlenie]
Histiry
Yak-44 - Deck aircraft of radar surveillance, guidance and control (RPLNU / DRLOiU) and electronic countermeasures (EW).

Developed by OKB im. AS Yakovlev in the mid-70's. The prototype of the Yak-44 (Yak-44RLD) aircraft was the American E-2 "hawk of the eye". The basing of the aircraft was supposed on the atomic aircraft carrier of project 1143.7 "Ulyanovsk".

Because of the difficulties in developing on-board equipment, only the Yak-44 model was built.
In 1993, the work was frozen due to lack of funding.
INSTRUCTIONS
 
Mod based on E-2C by TW. Works in SF-2 NA or Full 5 Merged
Tactical two-color numbers  yellow/red
in DATA.ini, I disabled two internal vertical stabilizers .
Credits
E-2C Hawkeye-TW
Skin & decals- SaVaGe
Special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
SaVaGe
 
 
 

SF2 Post-War French Navy Seafire Mk.IIIC Pack          8/15/2017
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
=*UPDATED 5/28/2018*=
The package contains the Seafire Mk.IIIC used by 1 Flotille of the Aéronautique Navale of the French Navy, aboard PA Aeromanches in Indochina in the late 1940s.
All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Damage textures are in DDS format. Serial numbers, while correct for the aircraft should be conisdered "generic" in nature, not representing those that actually served with the AeroNavale.
The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0. Wingfold is operated also with the SAK, Shift/9.  Guns also grouped, MGs in Group 1, the cannon in Group 2.
Pilot figure, engine sound, and a 'new' drop tank are included. Guns and bombs are not included, as these are the standard WW2 British types, available in many weapons packs.
When in game, you'll see:
Seafire Mk.IIIC FN (CAF)
on the aircraft selection dropdown menu. This will diferentiate =THIS= Seafire from any others you may (or may not) have.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division-
Updated:
Version 2-
all hit boxes adjusted
new components added or names corrected
armor values adjusted

For those not following the "Tips & Tweeks" Thread in the SF2 WW2 Forum, this is a package of data inis for the Bristol Beaufighter by Cocas Aircraft Factory
This package contains data inis with adjusted hitboxes and some armor upgrades, but a new flight model for ALL the ETO (northern European used) Bristol Beaufighters that Cocas and I did.
These are:
Mk.1 (early and late)
NF MK.1 (early and late)
Mk.1C (ITF)
Mk.VI (early)
Mk. VIC, Mk.VIC,  Mk.VIF (early and lates)
TFX (early and late -with and withOUT thimble nose)
the roll rate is still a little higher than as described, but it's improved over the original release
Instructions For Use:
Unzip, as always reccomended, to a temp folder or you desktop. Then, copy/paste the /Objects folder from the zip DIRECTLY over you /Objects folder in you WW2 ETO centric mods folder. Each of the above listed aircraft has, of course, their own folder within. Also provided is a backed up copy of the original data ini, for safety's sake.
At some point in time, the MTO and PTO theatre specific versions will be uploaded. Eventually, I'll be trying to update each individual aircraft's package. But there's a LOT of Beaus, and only so much time..
Enjoy!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Avro Canada CF-103 Arrow for Strike Fighters 1
This is a simple mod of the excellent Shenyang F-8IIM 'FinBack-B' brought to us by Erwin_Hans back in 2008 to make a fictional Canadian cold-war interceptor with markings for the following RCAF squadrons;
No.409 Squadron (Blue & Yellow Rudder Stripes)
No.410 Squadron (Red & White Rudder Stripes)
No.414 Squadron (Black & Red Rudder Stripes)
No.416 Squadron (Black & Yellow Rudder Stripes)
No.425 Squadron (Black & Silver Rudder Stripes)
 
N.B. 1960's RCAF markings are a bit of a challenge as they changed so often so I've just gone for a mid-1960's snapshot!

BACKSTORY
Serving with no less that nine front-line RCAF squadrons at its peak in the mid-1950's, the Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck provided all-weather defense against Soviet intruders and the four Canuck squadrons based in Europe from 1956 to1962 were, for some time, the only NATO fighters capable of operating in zero visibility and poor weather conditions. However, recognising the fact that the Soviet Union was working on newer jet-powered bombers the RCAF began looking for a missile-armed replacement for the CF-100 even before it had entered service and in January 1953 the RCAF's All-Weather Interceptor Requirements Team submitted a report to the Canadian Government outlining their requirements.
In response, Avro Canada came up with three distinct proposals;
1. A subsonic CF-100 development with a thinner swept wing and tail surfaces and with external missile stores (CF-100S).
2. A single-seat supersonic delta-winged aircraft with twin engines and external missile stores (CF-103).
3. A large two-seat supersonic delta-winged aircraft with twin engines and an internal missile bay (CF-105).
 
After a full year of reviewing Avro Canada's proposals the RCAF announced in February 1954 that they considered that the CF-103 represented the optimum balance between cost, efficacy and in-service date and requested that Avro Canada should be awarded a production contract for 200 CF-103's. To keep costs down the RCAF stipulated the use of two key 'off the shelf' items; the Hughes MA-1 fire control system (from the Convair F-102A) and the Rolls-Royce Avon afterburning turbojet (from the English Electric Lightning). Whilst both items were actually still under development themselves, they were considered to be a safer choice than any home-grown paper project and likely to reach maturity for the projected in-service date of 1960. The only area of risk was the decision to arm the CF-103 with the radical British ADEN 230 twin-barreled cannon in a streamlined semi-conformal installation carrying the cannon and with a 500 round ammunition drum stored immediately above and inside the fuselage.
The CF-103 used the then fashionable delta-wing configuration but with slab tailplanes and, in order to house a large radar set, the CF-103  used a solid nose with variable geometry air intakes on the fuselage with intake ramps and splitter plates which proved to be a perfect match for the Avon RB.146 turbojet engines each rated at 12,500 lbs thrust dry and 16,500 lbs thrust with afterburner. The aircraft was intended to be built directly from the production line thus skipping the traditional hand-built prototype phase and luckily very little re-design was required as testing progressed. On October 4th 1957, the same day as the launch of Sputnik 1, the first CF-103A was rolled out at Avro Canada's facility at Malton, Ontario eventually making it's first flight on December 30th, 1957 with Chief Development Test Pilot Janusz Zurakowski at the controls. Flight testing quickly demonstrated excellent handling and overall performance, reaching Mach 2.1 in level flight. Development was slowed slightly due to problems with the Hughes MA-1 Fire Control System and the ADEN 230 twin-barreled cannon but the first two CF-103A's entered service with No.425 Squadron on August 15th, 1961 in a ceremony at RCAF Namao, Alberta becoming fully operational by the end of the year.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the Aircraft folder drag and drop the CF-103A and CF-103B folders into your Aircraft folder.
That's it! But why are there two aircraft?
Firstly, I wanted to show this aircraft with AIM-4D Falcons so chose the CF-103A for that but to get Falcons to appear in 1963 I've had to use 'USAF' as the nation name in both the data.ini and textureset.ini which allows a 1963 in service date instead of the 1966 (the allowable export year of the AIM-4D).
Secondly, I like the look of the black intakes used on the CF-103B which are an affectionate nod towards the mighty CF-105 Arrow. So all five CF-103B skins have black intakes whilst the CF-103A has grey intakes and the continuous 'cheat line' but you can swap things around to suit your own preferences.

CREDITS
Thanks to TK for a great little game/sim.
Enormous thanks to Erwin_Hans, olo007 and 101tfs and the Inksy Group for bringing us the Shenyang F-8IIM.
And special thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - 27/05/18

Here are the templates for the T-45A for anyone who wants to improve on what I did...Have Fun.
Regards, Pappy

This is a replacement for the T-45A Goshawk skins that have been around for nearly 10 years. I felt they needed to be updates. These skins have
flaws that are inherent to this aircraft, so I apologize. Other than that, I hope you guys enjoy...
Regard, Pappy
 
Any questions or concerns can be sent to me here...

SF2:I Boeing C-97 "Anak", IDF/AF Pack             11/27/2017
= For SF2:I (or Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*Please note, as there is no B-337 Stratcruiser, the C-97 is standing in for all the civilian versions used by the IDF/AF. Also, this represents ONLY the cargo versions, not the air refueling tankers*
This is a mod of Veltro2k's C-97G Stratofreighter depicting those as used by the Israeli Defense Force/Air Force in the mid-1960s through the late 1970s. This is the full aircraft "nationalized" for IDF/AF usage only.
Serial numbers are 100% historical for aicraft(s) depicted (both B337 & C-97). All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Pilot figures, various sounds are supplied. The new, updated/upgraded template IS included for other skinners to use.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please READ them ... after unzipping but before installling, of course!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 Boeing C-97 Cargo & HC-97 ARS Pak 10/16/2015
 
= For SF2 (Full 4 Merged or Full 5 RECCOMENDED) =
 
This package contains 2 complete aircraft and skin/decal sets for cargo-carrying C-97s (of all marks, as their differences are negligible), and a version used by Air Rescue Service (later ARRS)
Included are:
 
C-97G (can be used for any cargo variant -A,B,C,D,E,F,G)
 
MATS (generic)
MAC (115th ATS (H), 146th ATW, Caifornia ANG)
 
HC-97G:
 
303rd Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron
 
The SF2 date switch is used on the skins for the C-97, switching from MATS to MAC in 1961.
Serial numbers, while generic in nature, ARE for the model depicted (KC-97G). 18 serial decals are included. Decal randomization is true. All markings are decals (excepting the HC-97's wing tips).
Damage texture is in DDS. A template is included in a seperate folder, but was only partly redone for those areas I need to repaint. Skinners are encouraged to improve and expand on it. In the C-97's decals folder, you'll also find the psd to create the "nose lozenge" that carried the last 4 digits of the serial number. This style is/was used on a great number of other MATS/MAC aircraft.
Crew entry door is operated by the Standard Animation Keystroke �, Shift/0 (zero). The rear cargo door & Loading ramps are operated by the standard bomb bay keystroke (Control/o (oh).
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Happy Landings
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
*with special thanks to Veltro2k for building us a cargo-bird lod*
 
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=Updated 5/25/2018
new, corrected hit boxes
adding missing components, reassigned systems to 'new' component

The package contains new data inis for the C-97 & HC-97 Stratofreighter. This new inis have all new adjusted hit boxes, the addition of missing or (previously) unnamed components, and the re-arrangement of systems to the new components.
The aircraft package itself has also been updated for those that haven't downloaded these aircraft yet. Existing users will NOT have to re-download the entire package. THIS set is designed for that update/upgrade.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
Simply unzip, as always reccomended, to a temp folder or your desktop. Then, copy/Paste, move, however you wish to, the included /Objects folder directly OVER the existing Objects folder in whichever SF2 mods folder you have these aircraft installed to. Allow the Overwrite. A back-up copy of the original data ini for both aircraft is included, so no need to back up you originals.
Enjoy!