This is a pack for people who want diversity when it comes to an aircraft loading screen and use a UHD monitor which can handle 2560x1440 resolutions. This pack is designed for the Israeli Mirage IIICJ Shahak. I was inspired by the "Six day warriors" Deuces work.
 
Instructions:
 
I made this pack for the SF1_WOI game but it should work with the other SF1_X games, as well. Just unzip the pack and choose a picture you like. Change its name into Shahak_Loading.bmp and place it into /Wings over Israel/Objects/Aircraft/Shahak/ folder. That's it. Start the game and when the game will load the mission, presuming you will choose to fly a Mirage IIICJ Shahak single player random generated mission, you will see this screen. I hope you will enjoy it.
You can use my mod in your projects but you must add me to the credit list.

This is a skin for F-14A model and it's inspired from the real camo of some iranian F-14A (see the main shot in photo gallery). It should work with the F-14D as well. The skin is a remake of the original one, credits for the original skin goes to the real author, of course.
You may use the skin in your future projects but don't forget to add me to the credits list.

A-37B USAF Pack
This is the current end point for two years worth of work. Centurion-1 began by creating a new model for the Super Tweet, several contributors later we are releasing it to you
 
Included are decals, new J85 sound, an updated squadronlist.ini, appropriate weapons, and 3 versions of the aircraft.
- A-37B: the original, as used by the USAF, Air National Guard, and several Latin American air arms. no refuel probe
- A-37B (76): adds refuel probe, as used by US ANG and USAF Reserve units the second half of the 1970s
- OA-37B: Final version as in US service, and as currently used by Latin American air arms. With refuel probe
- Photoshop templates for those that want to bring the other air forces into play
 
**********************************KNOWN ISSUES***********************************************************
-Cockpit is missing throttles. Unless Centruion1 returns this is unresolveable
-Lod is locked in, unless Centurion-1 returns.
-Modders: there is a bleed issue on the right side. any bands like the VNAF had need to be on skin, not tga. small decals like insignia work fine.
-This mod uses my master squadronlist.ini. IF installed into another install with other than stock squadronlist, do not install. It will mess up the other things on your install and my mod is adapted to force the decals.
 
NOTICE: this mod currently is AS IS and can only be modded by skinning and ini edits. It's not perfect, but its
in house and therefore free.
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Installation: drop into mod folders. allow overwrites if it comes up. Delete DAT version, this replaces and upgrades player experience. Modders, put the templates where you wish to work on them
DON'T FORGET TO BACK UP BEFORE INSTALLING!
 
****************NOTE!!!!!! IMPORTANT NOTE *************************************************************
 
If you install this in a install that has eburgers SF2V Air & Ground Expansion Pack, DO NOT INSTALL THE PILOTDATA FOLDER!!!! This will overwrite the Squadronlist.ini in the pack and may break something. If you do not have the Air&Ground pack or NATO Fighters installed the new squadronlist ini will work fine and be a big improvement for units available.
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References:
Squadron/Signal A-37/T-37 Dragonfly in action
Wikipedia
Google Images
 
Credits
Centurion-1: original model, template and mapping work
Crusader:Cockpit and data.ini tweaks
Wrench:various FM and ini tweaks, original hangar screens
Eole: Vietnamese versions (North and South), loading screens, additional template work, additional FM and ini work
VA56Champ: tga work that helped expedite the process from Thai skins
ravenclaw_007: all weapons except for the A-37 Tanks
Daddyairplanes:USAF, Peru, Thai and Dhimar skins, final wrap up, template tweaks and decal.ini setup
Engine sound: (F80Engine)currently unknown, if this was you let me know so I can give you proper credit. J85-2 sound added by Eole.
 
Special Thanks for Wrench's advise on this project, Eole returning to bring up the Vietnamese, and Centurion for starting
this bad boy. Matt, I hope you're doing ok wherever and whatever you're upto.
 
This has taken place over two years time so if I have missed anyone please let me know and I will get you creditted ASAP
 
I hope you enjoy this mod folks!
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 July 2016

FM and Sound Tweak to A-37B
 
this is and update to the FM and sounds by Eole, as well as a F80 sound which was referenced by a former Tweet driver as accurate. 3 sounds to chose from, just open the data.ini, uncomment ( delete //) the sound you want but be sure the two you dont want are commented.
 
**************** This is only for the first 300 users of the original mod. Every one downloading after 5 July 2016 will have this already with the original aircraft**************
Installation
unzip, copy to mods folder, allow overwrite
 
Big thanks to
Eole and Baffmeister for the FM tweaking. that is a black art i
do not currently understand!
Eole for J85 sounds
bubu for suggested change to sounds (F80)
as per F-80 mod, unknown credit to the F80Engine sound
 
kevin unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 Jul 2016

196th IAP skin and two other silver skins (1024)
taken from Y.Gordon - Lavochkins Last Jets book
 
Plane upgrade:
RR Derwent sound and Mig-15 cockpit added.
drop tank repainted
wheels & start bouncing fixed
Right/left flames ok [remember to configure secondary guns key]
V.3.0 Canopy open key=10 autoclosing at take off
 
Preview here http://combatace.com/topic/63879-la-15-fantail-redux/
 
Credits:
3D Model By Pasko
FM by Column5
Pilot by X-Ray
SF2 updates pcpilot (his great camo/green what if skins are in original SF-2 pack and not included here)
Sound Spillone104
Cockpit Ordway/ V.2.0 Stary
New Skins V.3.0 remade using Temps by Geary
N.B.: Old V.2.0 still there if you prefer original skinset
 
Install as usual.
BTW read the readme.
 
Pavel

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 8./JG 3(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 

Luftwaffe Gruppe III of JG 3 began operations at the Battle of Britain on Jul 2, 1940.
The Gruppe(Staffeln 7, 8 and 9)was based at Guines until Jul 20, 1940, then was trasnfered to Desvres and remain there until Feb 16, 1941.
Of the three Staffeln, only 9./JG 3 had a individual badge.
Following orders as the others units, the 7./JG 3 was selected and equipped by October as fighter-bomber unit.
III Gruppe claims were for 67 kills and loss 33 Bf 109s with nine pilots KIA and 8 POW.
 

Install

Follow readme instructions

Bonus

PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.

Squadron list

Optional. List included complete JG 3 structure.

Credtis
 
Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.
 
Happy flights!

FUJI AH-1S COBRA Ver 1.0 for SF2
 
July 2016.
 
This is a third party add on of the AH-1S Cobra of JGSDF using models and cockpits created by me.
The original flight model is standard as on many free to download helicopters.
I have just modified it a bit.
 
It is designed for and works only in the SF2 series.
 
WeaponPACK for this model is also included.
 
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This is freeware-donationware; it CANNOT be distrubuted 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 modfications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modfications, MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
Bribes and donations are accepted;
 
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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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Jarek Hereda
 
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This addon works only with included WeaponPACK. All of weapon stations are made as specific station code and will work only with this weapon pack.
 
Standard commands for activating Cobra features:
 
ARRESTING HOOK - jump from pilot station to gunner station.
 
LANDING GEAR - skid search light on/off at any speed. Dont forget to retract it because you wil be not able to shoot.

 
ANIMATION 7 - turret doors
 
ANIMATION 8 - ammo bay dooors
 
ANIMATION 9 - gunner door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 10 - pilot door (ext and cockpit view)
 
ANIMATION 1 - NVG (It is not nvg but some greent filter) If you don't like it disable it in cockpitini file.
 

AH-1S(MC) was Step 3 upgrade program of Army Cobra. In this model Army Cobra featured the three -barell 20mm M197 automatic cannon mounted in XM97 universal turret. The AH-1S(MC) also featured an improved rocekt management system for 2.75 inch rockets, an improved sighting system, and a more powerful electrical generator to support all new systems. It was later upgraded with engine inlet deflectors to allow using WFAR rockets with Mk66 motor. Japanese Fuji Factory built 92 aircrafts under license for JGSDF. While USArmy and other users were using F designation for this model JGSDF remain using S symobl for Fuji Cobra.
 
For take off: Around 75% of throttle vector - and then increase power to 70-85% (or more for quick lift) and pull controll stick little and snake will take off. Then reduce throttle vector as needed and reduce power to 69%. It should fly around 110kts now. 69% is about cruising speed.
When on the ground you can see rotating blades for pitch and roll. Just additional and unnecesary thing (not visible so much when flying) but it is possible so it is there. Not working like i want but better then nothing.
 
There are two different pylons on inboard stations one for rocketpods one for gunpods. Just to have a proper angle of fire with GP. It is not proper for real model but in my opinion best what can be done for SF engine. Rocket pods are ok with correct angle on inboard stations.
 
NVG.
Unfortunately there is no NVG in this game.
I just added green "filter" to cockpit and you can activate it by default Animation 1 key.
In external view ther will be little change in cockpit- unfortunately not moving with pilot/guner head.
In copit view there is green glow and filter It is definitely not helping during night flight but this is beta version. Maybe one day real nvg will be possible here. If you dont like it disable it in cockpit.ini file. This feature apears only in National Guard 85 model and bonus,
 

Skins:
Generic skin for all 5 attack helicopter units plus 2 special anniversary paint/decal set.
 

All serial numbers are proper for Japanese Fuji S model but am not sure if these numbers are 100% correct for specific unit.
 

Weapons.
 
Most of the weapon are same as in previous packs and are common to G/Q/S/P/E model.
Including XM158 and M200/M260/M261 launchers and for smoe late models M260 and M261 with Mk66 motor rockets.
TOWs BGM-71A/B/C/D
There is additional optional Suppressed Exhaust loaded via weaponstation.
Also here there is new M197 automatic cannon loaded via weaponstation.
 
One more thing. I am using mostly standard weapon effects.
Make sure to edit it your way if you decide to use this weapons.
 
Pilots:
I am using helopilots by OldDiego.
Some pilots models might be too big for this helo.
 
 
 
Enjoy.
Report Bugs.
Edit your way.

 
For updates visit on:
strikechoppers.wordpress.com
 
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Reference:
Techincal Manual Operators Manual for AH-1F TM-1-1520-236-10
TM 9-1425-473-20 Technical Manual TOW Guided Missile M65
TM 11-1520-221-34P Electronic Equipment Configurations
Technical Manual.Armament subsystems,Helicopter;20mm automatic gun XM97E1. TM 9-1090-206-12
Cobra! The Attack Helicopter: Fifty Years of Sharks Teeth and Fangs Mike Verier
WALK AROUND AH-1G Cobra - Squadron Signal
Combat Aircraft Series 09 - AH-1 Huey Cobra (1987)
Osprey Colour Series Cobra Tank Killer Supreme
Aerofax Datagraph 4 - Bell AH-1 Cobra Variants
Squadron Signal - Bell AH-1 Cobra In Action
Osprey - New Vanguard 125 - Huey Cobra Gunships
XM-118 Organizational DS GS and Depot Maintenance XM118
Concord 3002 US Marine Corps Helicopters
airport-data.com
aerialvisuals.ca
planepictures.net

This skin pack is intended for use with the F4U-4 included in the F4U pack by Wrench.
They are mostly late 40's to early 50's squadrons and they're not 100% accurate (more like 85% or so).
 
Squadrons included are:
VF-5B (VF-61)
VF-192
VF-193
VF-791
VF-871
VMF-323
 
I've also included 4 new napalm tanks of different sizes in zinc-chromate yellow (just for fun!).
 
Have fun!
A.Mariani