TW B-52D Templates
These templates are for the Third Wire B-52D. They should also work for the B-52F (based on the TW D model)  and work if anyone wants to create a B-52E (visually identical to the D models until Big Belly)
Also Included is a tempate to make wing or SAC decals posted over the "Star Spangled Banner"
    
            Credits
TW                              original B-52D textures
Wrench                      original silver skin (used as base for silver skins)
daddyairplanes        new skin layers, extra details
 

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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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B-52D Pacer Plank
This mod covers the last few years of the B-52Ds service. In 1976, the Pacer Plank upgrade was carried
out by the USAF to reskin the wings of approximately 60 B-52Ds. A further twenty were found to be in good
enough condition to continue service along side the upgraded BUFFs. In addition, the GBU-15 was tested on
several of the upgraded BUFFs, giving an early precision guided weapon capability. Finally, the D models 
retained the ability through the end of their careers to carry 4 nuclear weapons, although this was rarely
used.

            Included
BD_PP aircraft, decals for the 4 Wings that operated this variant, weapons, sounds and effects
            Installation
unzip, add to mod folder of choice. no overwrite should occur. requires SF2 Vietnam or Europe for B-52D model
            Notes
1. While tested, the D model never used the GBU-15 in combat. It was also tested with the short pylons, which are not 
available here. In light of this and the fact that the Hound Dog pylons are permanent, I set it up to work with those.
There is a value in plinking the Defenses from 10 miles out, then plastering a runway with 80+ bombs minutes moments later.
it is after all, a game. Have a little fun.
2. Water injection on takeoff is simulated by making an "afterburner" that operates from 98-100%. Try not to go above 96%
throttle after take off
    
            Credits
TW                             original B-52D model
Kjakker                      multiple data ini edits especially concerning electronic warfare suite
Spillone104              fakepilot pylons and EW antennae
Wrench                      technical support, presumed creator original decals
russouk2004            model for B28 family of weapons
ravenclaw_007        new GBU-15 weapons
daddyairplanes        ini edits to greatly increase base supply of Mk82 and M117 bombs
Dels                            cockpit
NightshadeP/R        testing (including a fix!)
daddyairplanes        research, new 2048 skins, recycling old decals for new packaging, adjustment to effects
unknown                   sounds, original effects, original decal work. any info on the original authors is greatly appreciated
 

*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************
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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B-52F Upgrade '25
This mod upgrades the skins of the B-52F. It includes three Arc Light skins, as well as a generic silver over white anti flash schemeand SIOP scheme from the last few years of operational service

            Included
B-52F aircraft, decals for the 5 skins, weapons, effects and sounds
            Installation
unzip, add to mod folder of choice. allow overwrite if needed. requires SF2 Vietnam or Europe for B-52D model
            Notes
1. Water injection on takeoff is simulated by making an "afterburner" that operates from 98-100%. Try not to go above 96% throttle after take off
    
            Credits
TW                        original B-52D model
Kjakker                 multiple data ini edits especially concerning electronic warfare suite
Spillone104         models for pylons 
Wrench                 technical support, presumed creator original decals
russouk2004       model for B28 family of weapons
daddyairplanes   ini edits to greatly increase base supply of Mk82 and M117 bombs
Dels                       cockpit
NightshadeP/R     testing (including a fix!)
daddyairplanes     research, new 2048 skins, recycling old decals for new packaging, adjustment to effects
unknown                sounds, original effects, original decal work, Hound Dog missiles. any info on the original authors is greatly appreciated
 

*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************
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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Mirage F1C RWR BF models.
 
This mod is dedicated to BPAO, nothing would have been possible without him.
 
This add-on shows the improved Mirage F-1C for the French Armée de l'Air.
 
F1C-RWR specifics:
R550 R530 S530F, no CLB4/8, AUF2-F1 no radio-altimeter Seat Mk4 Upgraded Radar CyranoIVM RWR BF Barax/Phimat capability (we have assumed, lack of documentation, also possible that F1 used Barracuda1/2 in the first years, we currently don't know)  
Covered units :
Escadron de Chasse 1/10 Valois.
Escadron de Chasse 1/12 Cambrésis.
Escadron de Chasse 2/12 Cornouailles.
Escadron de Chasse 3/12 Cornouailles.
Escadron de Chasse 1/30 Valois.
 
Installation :
- Copy and paste the Objects folder in your mod folder.
 
A big thank to all on Combatace and C6 forums that helped us solving issues we encountered.
Any omission in credits is totally unwanted, if I forgot somebody, let me know, I will correct this.
 
This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
 
Enjoy
 
The Mirage F-1 Team

IAe FMA 33 Pulqui II
REDUX
 
 
This is a complete overhaul of Foxmonters Pulqui II, it is a relativley old model, so there are a few minor issues with the skin, ie, it was designed for SF1 I think, and as there are zero templates available, I had to make my own, and try and figure out wher bits an pieces are supposed to go. Anyhow, I have completely reworked the skins, new panels and rivets, updated the engine and flight characterisics ( I used the engine and flight stats from the Venom) I have replaced the frankly bloody awful cockpit with the one from the Mystere V, which I think is actually the F84 pit. The aircraft now has drop tanks from the Vampire, I was going to add other weapons, but as there are no pylons for this model, and I did NOT want to use the "fake pilot" method, is is purely a gun armed bird. 
There are  6 new skins, 2 Argentine, camo and NMF, 2 Egyptian again camo and NMF 1 Dutch example in green over blue, and finally a Dhimari recce bird in NMF with a sand upper fuselage. I have not redone the Argentine prototype aircraft, as I think it looks crap, so if you want that skin, get the original aircraft, and revell in its utter ugliness   The orginal also had a Parani skin, but I feel that it would be more likely for Dhimar to use this aircraft, as it is not a WARPAC plane, also the Egyptian, and Dutch aircraft are the only other skins  I have done as no one else actually ordered the Pulqui ( although the orders wer ultimately cancelled, so they ARE what if skins )
I have included an alternative pit, the one from the Vampire, however, you will have to piddle around with it, as the view of the wings from the cockpit seat is rather dreadful, but it's there if you wish to use it insted of the Mystere pit. all the decals have been re done,  and of course are included in the package, I have applied spurious stencilling in various places on the airframe, however they are in Polish ( I think ) as I lifted them from the Mig-15, but hey its only window dressing right !!! The sounds are also included, make sure to ammend you soundlist.ini so they work. So read the read me file and the add to soundlist files and you should be frosty. 
I have just notiiced I forgot to include the sound for the Gun in the Sounds folder, even though I did put it on the soundlist.ini addition. so please add the sound file attached below.
Any questions please feel free to message me.
As always............................ENJOY    
WW2_Gun_20_Cannon.wav

(16) A-10A's of the 25th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 51st Tactical Fighter Wing Suwon AB, Republic of Korea 1986.
Requires the A-10A and C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" Pack by Spectre8750 located here at CombatACE.
Thanks to Spectre8750, daddyairplanes, Blade, Wrench, and Centurion-1

DRV 2.0 terrain
Democratic Republic of Vietnam or better known as North Vietnam
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This terrain is written for SF2NA and SF2E or SF2I or SF2V.
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I. Short description:
This terrain covers North Vietnam, parts of South Vietnam and Thailand.
The timeframe of the terrain is from 1964 to 1979.
It is made as a NavalMap so that you can fly carrier missions against North vietnam.
You can fly following missions for the American and their allies, the South Vietnamese:
SWEEP,CAP,ESCORT,INTERCEPT,STRIKE,SEAD,ANTI_SHIP,RECON,CAS,ARMED_RECON
For the North Vietnamese you can fly this missions:
CAP,INTERCEPT

DRV 2.0 is a rework of DRV 1.4, a terrain which i made 20 years ago. I gave it a new tileset, reworked some tiling and some target areas. Further rework of the target areas is neccessary and will be done later.

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II. INSTALLATION:
To run this terrain you need SF2NorthAtlantic and SF2 Israel or SF2 Europe or SF2 Vietnam.

Unzip all files into your saved game folder ...ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2XXXX

Thats it.

If you have SF2Europe installed you must do nothing more.
If you miss SF2E and have SF2Israel you must open file
DRV.ini
with Notepad editor and look for the lines:
//CatFile=..\IsraelME\IsraelME.cat
CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat
change the entry into:
CatFile=..\IsraelME\IsraelME.cat
//CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat

If you have SF2Vietnam, but no SF2 Europe then open
DRV.ini with Notepad editor and look for the lines
//CatFile=..\VietnamSEA\VietnamSEA.cat
CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat
change the entry ino:
CatFile=..\VietnamSEA\VietnamSEA.cat
//CatFile=..\GermanyCE\GermanyCE.cat

save the file
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III. Credits.
Tileset            is basing on Starys Green Hell 3.0 tileset. I converted it to jpg format and
            merged the 512x512 tiles to 1024x1024 pixel tiles.
Tileset green        made by Wilches
Korat Air Base        ArmourDave

I hope i have not forgotten someone.
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IV. This Terrain is Freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
And i say it again for the YAP, YankeeAirPirates file thiefs, the usage of this terrain and/or parts of  the terrain for commercial use is not allowed!!!!!
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V.
For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use CombatAce forum or send me a PM.
Hope you enjoy it.

Michael (Gepard)

Made in Germany
07.Juli 2025
 
 
 

Simmers Paint Shop Color Chips                 6/29/2025
With the loss of Simmers Paint Shop, a lot of fantastic information has been lost forever for those texture artists that like the ability to fully match the proper colors for any and (mostly) all eras and countries. 
Listed are not only the color chips, the the R/G/B and Hex values to (re)create them in your own image manipulation programs (GIMP, Photoshop, Paint.net, etc) These are given the US Federal Standard, and for Luftwaffe, the RLM converted to FS coding.
I don't remember when I found these, but here they are. Included are the original png format images, and I've converted them to jpgs for easier viewing with various and sundry programs.
Be advised, the images are QUITE large, so you'll need to zoom in on them.
Included herein are chips for:
Japan - IJN, IJAAF, JASDF
Germany - Luftwaffe RLM/RAL
UK - RAF British Standard
Russia/Soviet Union - VVS colorlist
USA - USAF, USN, US Army
I hope you enjoy these, and make good use of them!!! Even though I uploaded to the SF2 category, these are usefull for any and all games or what-have-yous that you'd like to use them for!! :)
Wrench
Kevin Stein