Strike Fighters by Thirdwire

This is an update to the Operation Desert Storm addon for WOE. It contains several additions and bug fixes.
 
Note that this is just a patch, and the three ODS installers listed below are required first:
 
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=8156
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=8157
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=8158
 
Please see the included README for installation instructions.
 
Thanks to all those who contributed to this patch, they are listed in the README.
 
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*** Install Instructions
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- From your un-modded Operation Desert Storm install:
 
- Delete the "MiG-27D" folder from the Aircraft directory
- Delete the "MiG-29A" folder from the Aircraft directory
- Delete the "Mission Briefing" folder from the top-level directory
 
- Run ODS_Patch_1.exe, pointing it to your current ODS install.
 
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*** Object Fixes & Upgrades
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- Fixed RF-4C AB emitter issue
 
- Fixed deploy/retract problem with Su-17 wings
 
- Added some missing destroyed .lod's for some groundobjects
 
- Updated all F-111's to the current standard, and added the wingtip
vortex emitters
 
- Fixed F-111 fuel tank data
 
- Added bobrock's new Tornado F3, updated FM and ODS specific skin
 
- Created a CF-18 with littlesmoke's skins
 
- Added Veltro's and lindr's Su-24MK
 
- Modified the AN-12's so they show up as Iraqi
 
- Added Mirage Factory Iraqi MiG-29
 
- Added FastCargo's improved F-15C 3D model
 
- Added Fubar's new F-15C FM
 
- Repainted F-15C droptank to better match AC skin
 
- Added FastCargo's improved F-15E 3D model
 
- Added Column5's new FM for the Jaguar
 
- Crusader updated F-16 avionics
 
- Added radar data to E-3A, E-8C, and KC-10, to simulate AWACS
benefits (via the map screen)
 
- Upgraded F-16A skins by MigBuster
 
- Slight F-15C cockpit repaint by Brain32
 
- Tweaked A-10A and OA-10A flight model
 
- Modified F-117's to carry "dumb bomb" versions of GBU-27's so the AI
will drop on targets
 
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*** Campaign Fixes & Upgrades
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- Made improvement to campaign such that the ground war will play out
in a more historical time frame. Recommend that you play with
campaign settings on either "NORMAL" or "EASY".
 
- Increased store amounts to make sure they last through the campaign
 
- Fixed a typo that was keeping the A-4F from showing up
in the campaign
 
- Changed active & inactive dates on comrpnt's Marine Op
Posts, to help keep them from being assigned as targets
during the campaign
 
- Replaced Iraqi MiG-27D's with Su-24MK's
 
- Added two squadrons of Canadian CF-18's
 
- Added one RAF squadron of Tornado F3's
 
- Added two Itallian squadrons, Tornado & RF-104G
 
- Tweaked truck routes to keep Armed Recon missions in Southern Iraq
 
- Added SCUD sites to the strike list
 
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*** Misc Fixes & Upgrades
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- Added ODS credits to the CREDITS screen
 
- Added CA_Stary's parachute effect for destroyed aircraft
 
- Moved/removed floating buildings in Kuwait City and Al-Khafji
 
- Added comrpnt's short take-off's for Coalition runways
 
- Added in the rest of Celinsky's sky mod, with some of Fubar's tweaks.
 
- Tweaked the Formation.ini file so that the Coalition Tank groups
show up larger
 
- Added Fubar's Enhanced SAM Effects
 
- Added additional Single Missions by comrpnt

Bf109F-4/Z Trop, Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseille, Staffelkapitan, 3./JG27, Quotaifiya, Egypt, September 1942.
 
This aircraft was apparently Marseille's last Bf109F-4 before the ill-fated G-2 WkNr14256 which brought about his death on 30th September 1942.
 
Skin for Wolf's Bf109F-4 available from CombatAce here: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=4363

READ THE README！！！
 
Made By InskyGroups Orsin。
--InskyGroups 2009

I have to admit I've been fascinated with the Lions Head emblem ever since I've seen it on a VF-213 Tomcat "101" so I just kinda carry it on to my preferred mount. Requested by ChrisBV, this is a modification of my own personal skin without my additions since it's good looking
 
Drop in the FA-18F folder and fly.
 
Follows the Combatace Freeware License Agreement.

Earlier this year this was a requested skin. Due to some issues I put it on the backburner. Since FC's F-5F is available now, and I actually finished it, I'll upload it for you all.
 
Thanks for pappychecksix for the original base texture.
Thanks to Dave for the high res NSAWC roundel on the tail.
 
Drop in the F-5F directory and fly.
 
This is under the Combatace Freeware License agreement.

This is the two-seat version of the famous Freedom Fighter done by FastCargo.
 
3D Modeller - FastCargo
Textures - EricJ
Hangar and Loading Screens - Dave
Technical Advisors - Vampyre, Jug
Original texture artist - pappychecksix
Mirage Factory - Damage textures, initial ini work, F-5E cockpit.
 
Read both READMES for additional features and last minute information.
 
This falls under the Combatace Freeware License Agreement.

Bf109F-4/Z Trop of 2./JG27, Quotaifiya, Egypt, August 1942.
 
Skin for Wolf's Bf109F-4 available here: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autoc...p;showfile=4363

For FastCargo's F-5F, basic layers are included, 3D model, and details.

No. 115 Flying Dragon Squadron skin for TMF's F-16A Fighting Falcon Block 10 IDF:
 
This skin is for TMF's F-16A Netz Blk 10 and depicts all nine F-16A of 115 Squadron of the IDF/AF. The squadron was formed in 2005 and operates F-16A and F-16B in the aggressor role.
 
INSTALLATION:
Extract the archive and put the '115IDF' folder right into your F-16A_Blk10-IDF folder, that is all you need to do.
If you don't have the F-16 yet, get it here:
-http://www.column5.us/miragef.shtml
-http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?autocom=downloads&showfile=3502
 
SOURCES:
http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/F-16...essor-aircraft/
 
Have fun!
 
wilco
Team Flying Dragon
 
Released under the CombatAce Fair-Use License.
If you encounter any problems or if you have comments and/or suggestions, contact me at CombatAce.

As it says, drop in the appropriate folder and fly
 
Follows the Combatace Freeware License Agreement