Nieuport 27 skins of Padua Air Defense Flight for Nieuport N27_FAS First Eagles 2

Historical notes: 
Unidentified italian Nieuport 27, possibly aircraft of Padua Air Defense Flight, with a light silver-dope pattern, darked tail, probably black or red and a winged devil fuselage insignia. Picture possibly taken in Padua. 
Source: "Nieuport 24/27 at war!" by Paolo Varriale.
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** What you will find in this Padua Air Defense Flight Nieuport 27 skin pack:
- A skin & decals to Nieuport 27 used by Padua Air Defense Flight in Italy 1918. Serial number fictional.
- Two optional folders one with a red tail & other in black. 
- New textures for the N27_FAS cockpit with new italian instruments. 
- 2 New optional hangar screenS for Padua Air Defense Flight in 1920x1200 size. You will find this in the "HANGAR SCREENS" folder. 
To use it, you must drop or copy the jpg file in your N27_FAS aircraft main folder, next, edit your N27_FAS.ini file. and add this line:
To use the Nieuport with black tail
[AircraftData]
HangarScreen=HANGARSCREEN ITALY1.jpg       <------ add this line
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To use the Nieuport with red tail
[AircraftData]
HangarScreen=HANGARSCREEN ITALY2.jpg       <------ add this line
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- I painted new textures for the cockpit, with a new "GLASS.tga" to complement all of them. The gauges & needles were made as close as possible to the real instruments.
- Releasing two versions: One in 1024x1024(JPG & TGA) and other in 2048x2048(JPG & TGA). 
- I set the 1024x1024(JPG & TGA) as standard for the planes. 
*OBS: If you are running a low-end computer I do not recommend the use of 2048x2048 cockpit textures.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
FE2 INSTALLATION
(SKIN)
- Drop or copy the folder "N27_FAS" from mine "Aircraft" folder to your "Aircraft" folder. 
(DECALS)
- Drop or copy the folder "N27_FAS" from mine "decals" folder to your "decals" folder. 
*ATTENTION*
In order to work properly on your loadout menu option, this following lines, must to be COPIED into your "N27_FAS".ini file.
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=Padua ADF
Name=Padua Air Defence Flight
Nation=Italy
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
Replace the (XXX) in the [TextureSetXXX] top line, with the appropriate number following your "N27_FAS.ini" file order for others skins that you have already installed before.
That's all.
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Credits:
- Julio Junqueira texture skins & decals markings for N27_FAS, cockpit and hangars.
- EmlD for the Cockpit 3D LODs.
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- Thanks to EmlD for the excellent Nieuport 27 model.
- Thanks to Stephen1918 and Crawford for help with information on the Nieuport's fuel gauge. 
- special thanks to CombatAce.com hosting the files.
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These textures are freeware; you are allowed to use it as you wish, but The names of all contributors listed here, must be added in any new released readmes. These textures may not in any way, be used in any payware additions. 
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Photorealistic skin for excellent Martinsyde G100/102 (all modifications) by Geezer.
I tried to add some "photorealistic" textures for more impressive image of this aircraft.
Eugene

Nieuport 27 skins of Escadrille 471 "Second Lafayette Escadrille" for First Eagles 2
This is a full squadron pack of skins & decals focused on the history of the "Second Lafayette Escadrille" - Escadrille 471.
Historical notes:
STRIKE FROM THE AIR THE EARLY YEARS OF THE US AIR FORCES by TERRY C. TREADWELL 
"On 15 February 1918, three former members of the Lafayette Escadrille – Lieutenants Meredith Dowd, Joseph Gill and George Willard – were transferred and joined the 2nd Escadrille Américaine, which was renumbered Esc.N.471 and became known unofficially as the Second Lafayette Escadrille. According to some historians, the squadron accounted for six enemy planes and one balloon, but little else is known about it. How or why it was given the same number as the original Lafayette Escadrille is not known, but it is thought it may have been initiated by the three pilots – Dowd, Gill and Willard – who were transferred to the squadron. There is one other possible explanation, however; the Camp Retranché de Paris Escadrilles numbered from 461 to 470 and the N.471 was created out of increasing demands to defend Paris. It is an accepted fact that both sides were desperate for pilots as the aircrew loss rate was extremely high. It was because of this that the 2nd Escadrille Américaine was created and fifteen other pilots were assigned to the squadron. The ground crews and support personnel were all French and the squadron was put under the command of Lieutenant Le Comte Sanche de Gramont as part of Groupe de Chasse 21, which was under the command of Colonel LeClerc. The squadron formed up at Le Bourget Field and began the task as ‘Defenders of Paris’, with particular attention being paid to the night raids carried out by German bombers. The aircraft supplied to the squadron were Nieuport 27s, used at the time as flight trainers. The mechanics soon fitted night landing flares on the lower wings, but these proved to be totally useless. Their tireless patrols were barely more than just a ‘flexing of muscles’ and the Germans continued to advance; so much so, in fact, that the squadron had to relocate to Château-Thierry, some 37 miles away. Things were now so desperate that orders went out to the pilots to fly low level along the German trenches and shoot everything that moved. This tactic, of course, was bound to take its toll in casualties, and the first to fall was the commanding officer Lieutenant Comte de Gramont on 3 July 1918. His place was taken by Lieutenant Walter L. Avery, USAS, who soon proved his worth by taking part in one of the fiercest ground-strafing missions that took place appropriately on 14 July, Bastille Day.
 For nearly two months the squadron flew virtually continuous strafing missions against the German ground forces, and by the middle of July the tide had been stemmed. The German advance had been halted and they had begun their retreat. The threat to Paris was over and the squadron was disbanded, the Americans being sent to various fighter squadrons. The 2nd Lafayette Escadrille was no more, but it had proved its worth. The transfer of the American pilots from the Lafayette Escadrille to the various USAS squadrons was held up for a period of more than six weeks. They were regarded as ‘civilian pilots’ no longer in the service of France but not recognized as members of the US Air Service. The formation of the 103rd Pursuit Squadron on 18 February saw the problem resolved".
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** What you will find in this Nieuport 27 skin Pack:
- A full set of skins & decals to 32 Nieuport 27s used by Esc 471 from February 1918 to July 1918. Some serial numbers to those planes are historicals others not. Skins using JPG textures but I'm also including the the BMP files.
- Two optional folders. One in French camo pattern "ESC 471" & other in silver-dope pattern "ESC 471 Silver Dope". All folders with 32 decal serials. 
- 6 special skin folders focusing some of knowed pilots of the Escadrille 471, like the CO. Lt. Walter Lindsey Avery, (who 1st victory was the german ace, Carl Menckhoff), Lt. Lansing Colton Holden, Jr (Later an Ace with seven victories when flying in 95th Aero Squadron), Lt. Lawrence Eugene Cauffman, Lt. Winthrop Niles Kellogg and one Nieuport 27 skin for an unknown pilot of the ESc 471. 
- New textures for the N27_FAS cockpit with new instruments. Using JPG textures. I'm including the 3D LODs by EmlD.
- New optional hangar screen for Escadrille 471 in 1920x1200 size. You will find this in the "HANGAR SCREEN" folder. 
To use it, you must drop or copy the jpg file in your N27_FAS aircraft main folder, next, edit your N27_FAS.ini file. and add this line:
[AircraftData]
HangarScreen=HANGARSCREEN 471.jpg       <------ add this line
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- I painted new textures for the cockpit, with a new "GLASS.tga" to complement all of them. The gauges & needles were made as close as possible to the real instruments.
- Releasing two versions: One in 1024x1024(JPG & TGA) and other in 2048x2048(JPG & TGA). 
- I seted the 1024x1024(JPG & TGA) as standard for the planes.
- Two optional cockpits. One with ammo box in wood and other with ammo box in metal.
*OBS: If you are running a low-end computer I do not recommend the use of 2048x2048 cockpit textures.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- You will need the 3d LODs (N27_FAS.LOD, N27_FAS_2.LOD, N27_FAS_3.LOD, N27_FAS.OUT) edited to use JPG textures instead of the original Bmp textures. If you do not have these 3d LODs, you could find it on my "EmlD Nieuport 27 E (trainer)" file here. https://combatace.com/files/file/17789-emld-nieuport-27-e-trainer-for-first-eagles-2/
FE2 INSTALLATION
(SKINS)
- Drop or copy the folder "N27_FAS" from mine "Aircraft" folder to your "Aircraft" folder. 
(DECALS)
- Drop or copy the folder "N27_FAS" from mine "decals" folder to your "decals" folder. 
*ATTENTION*
In order to work properly on your loadout menu option, this following lines, must to be COPIED into your "N27_FAS".ini file.
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471
Name=Escadrille 471
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 Silver Dope
Name=ESC 471 Silver Dope
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 LH
Name=Lt. Lansing Holden
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 LH1
Name=Lt. Lansing Holden1
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 LEC
Name=Lt. Lawrence E. Cauffman
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 Chevron
Name=Lt. Winthrop Kellogg
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 Arrow
Name=Lt. Walter Avery
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=ESC 471 Unknow Pilot
Name=ESC 471 Unknow Pilot
Nation=USAS
Squadron=
Specular=1.800000
Glossiness=1.800000
Reflection=0.000000
Replace the (XXX) in the [TextureSetXXX] top line, with the appropriate number following your "N27_FAS.ini" file order for others skins that you have already installed before.
That's all.
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Credits:
- Julio Junqueira texture skins & decals markings for N27_FAS, cockpit and hangars.
- Cockpit 3D LODs by EmlD.
- Thanks to EmlD for the excellent Nieuport 27 & cockpit model.
- Thanks to Stephen1918 and Crawford for help with information on the Nieuport's fuel gauge. 
- special thanks to CombatAce.com hosting the files.
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These textures are freeware; you are allowed to use it as you wish, but The names of all contributors listed here, must be added in any new released readmes. These textures may not in any way, be used in any payware additions. 
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Skin for excellent Sopwith Triplane by Stephen1918
There are alternative default skin for British Triplane.
You can use that skin for SopwithTripe2Gun after rename files "Tripe..." files to "2Tripe..." files.
I tried to add some "photorealistic" textures for more impressive image of this aircraft.
Eugene

Skin for excellent Airco DH4s by Stephen1918/
You can use this skin for AircoDH4_250 and AircoDH4_375 aircraft.
I tried to add some "photorealistic" textures for more impressive image of this aircraft.
Eugene

Skinpack for excellent Sopwith Sop1A2.
There are two skins - for British and Russian Empires.
You can use skins for Sop1B2 after rename "SOP1A2-N" files to "SOP1B2-N" files.
I tried to add some "photorealistic" textures for more impressive image of this aircraft.
Eugene

The Nieuport 21 was designed to be a long range escort fighter. It used a Nieuport 17 airframe with the smaller Nieuport 11 engine to reduce fuel consumption and  extend its range. The lighter weight gave the plane a good climb rate, but the lower power engine reduced its speed.
The Nieuport 21 served along with the Nieuport 17 on the Western Front. It was also licensed to the Dux factory in Russia and large numbers were used on the Eastern Front.
My version of the Nieuport 21 is armed with a single Lewis gun mounted on the upper wing and has a loadout for eight Le Prieur Rockets for Balloon Busting missions. This package features two skins - one French, one Russian - a set of decals, and a fully functional cockpit. My skinning templates are included with the download.
This plane uses the Le Prieur Rockets created by P10ppy and a sound file created by Nixou (included with his Realistic Engine Sounds package). Both of these files are available in the Combat Ace Download section. Both of these files are used by other aircraft, so you may already have them. I have included Nixou's sound file with this package in case you don't already have it.

Credits:
My thanks to Ojcar for making the data file for the Nieuport 21.
My thanks to Nixou for making the sound file for the Le Rhone 80hp engine.

Installation instructions:
This aircraft uses P10ppy's Le Prieur rockets available in the CombatAce downloads section. You may already have it. If you don't, you'll have to download it and  install it into your Weapons folder.
For FE1: 
Unzip the file and move the folder named "Nieuport21" into your FirstEagles/Objects/Aircraft folder. If you don't already have it, copy the file named "LeRhone9c80hp1m4" from my Sounds folder into yours.
For FE2: 
Unzip the file and move the folder named "Nieuport21" into your FirstEagles/Objects/Aircraft folder. Then in your FirstEagles/Objects/Decals folder, create a new folder named "Nieuport21". Move the folder named "D" from the Airplanes/Nieuport21 folder into the Decals/Nieuport21 folder you just made. If you don't already have it, copy the file named "LeRhone9c80hp1m4" from my Sounds folder into yours.

Default skinpack for stock SPAD VII's.
There are two skins - for French and Russian aviation.
I tried to add some "photorealistic" textures for more impressive image of this aircraft.
I removed wing's cockades and rudder's emblems from "Decals.ini" because they were integrated in my skin.

Eugene