Strike Fighters 2 Series by Thirdwire

 
MAJOR UPDATE: 14/02/11
 
Thanks to alejandro all 3d models are now correct. Squared off tail fin, braking parachute, varies aerials and antenna unique to the New Zealand A-4K Skyhawks have now been added. Due to the way they have been created with the fake pilot method an overhaul was required. I have also re done the markings on all skins, things such as walkway lines, stencils, warning markings etc are now historically accurate. A few other minor faults have also been corrected.
 
When you re install this mod you will need to delete all previous RNZAF A-4 aircraft folders (A-4_70, A-4_72, A-4G_RNZAF, A-4_Kahu and A-4_Kahu_II) and override all files when you install it.
 

 
This is the ultimate Royal New Zealand Skyhawk pack updated from my old Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4K Skyhawk package for Strike Fighters 2.After doing some major research for a RNZAF Skyhawk model kit I decided to upgrade my previous RNZAF Skyhawk pack but realising how much needed to be changed I decided to throw it out and create an all new far more historically/ technichally accurate pack.
 
 
Features:
 
* 5 different versions with separate models (all stock Third Wire) that cover the major changes to the airframes over the 30 years it was in service.
- A-4K_70 Original 10 single seater Skyhawks introduced in 1970 with avionics humps (empty) and straight refuelling probes.
- A-4K_72 Around 1972 the fleet started being retrofitted with angled re-fuelling probes.
 
- A-4K_85 In 1985 the fleet started being repainted in Euro 1 camouflage.
- A-4K_Kahu In 1986 a modernisation project was started that saw the removal of the avionics hump, an AN/APG-66NZ radar installed along with a glass cockpit, HUD, ALR-66 RWR, ECM, countermeasures and modern weapons capability.
- A-4G_RNZAF In 1984 New Zealand purchased 8 A-4G Skyhawks from Australia that were eventually converted to the A-4K Kahu standard.
 
 
* Over 24 different skins that cover all models of Skyhawk in New Zealand service from 1970 to 2001. Most are for the entire fleet but some are for specific aircraft with an unusual feature/ scheme etc.
 
* Use of the ‘StartDefaultDate=’ feature ensures a historically accurate skin is automatically selected depending on what year you choose to fly.
 
* 3 different pilot models that cover the change in flight gear over the years.
 
* Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
* Historically accurate serial numbers depending on the time period and aircraft type.
 
* Files and instructions to integrate the RNZAF A-4K into two of the the NATO fighters campaigns.
 
* Data.ini files reflect my research into the actual A-4K and it's features.
 
* Opening cockpits 'shift' + '0'
* Working landing lights.
 
* Reflective white strips added to some skins of late model aircraft as seen on real aircraft.
 
 
Instillation:
 
Note: Only tested in an all SF2 games merged install however it will work in some of the others as long as they have the right Third Wire A-4 models.
 
 
* Historical:
 
-Simply put files from the ‘Main RNZAF A-4 pack’ folder into the appropriate locations in you mods folder. Override when prompted.
 
 
 
* Extras:
 
- To add the RNZAF Skyhawk to the 1979 and 1986 NATO fighters campaign put the files from the ‘NATO fighters campaign’ folder into the correct place in your mods folder and override when asked. You will need to back up your campaign files first. You will need NATO fighters IV installed up to the Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 3. http://combatace.com...-update-pack-3/ You will also need Alternate 1986 Red Storm campaign for NATO Fighters 4+ Dec 2009 Patch and Beyond by Dave installed for the A-4K to work in the 1986 campaign. http://combatace.com...tch-and-beyond/ This is because that is what I had installed when I edited the files to add the A-4K and those are the files I’ve uploaded here.
 
- Fictional and What if skins: This will add a series of grey, Red flag and desert storm skins. Put the files from the ‘Fictional and What if skins’ folder into the correct locations in your mods folder.
 
- A-4K II: In the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder is an additional aircraft that represents Phase II of the Kahu upgrade project. In 2000 when the F-16 was selected as a replacement for the Skyhawks an alternative option was also put together by the RNZAF which was Phase II of the Kahu upgrade done in the 80’s. These additional upgraded would involve a self designation capability for the LGBs, a new anti-ship missile and a new ejection seat. To this end the Litening pod had been selected and would have been migrated to the F-16 program if it had continued. To install simple put the files from the files from the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder into the correct locations in you mods folder and override.
 
 
Credit: Third Wire for the game, James Fox for his RNZAF skins & decals that I used as a base and wilco for his angled re-fueling probe mode for the A-4K_Kahu & landing lights mods and alejandro for the 3d mods to make it a true K model Skyhawk.
 
Note: I've deleted the old RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk Pack for SF2 as this replaces it.
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan.
 

This addon offers the various Mirage 2000B's standards in use in the French Air Force, namely:
 
- Mirage 2000B S3: RDM radar, Snecma M53-5 engine, Matra Magic II and Super 530F, no refuel probe.
- Mirage 2000B S4: RDI radar, Snecma M53-5 engine, Matra Magic II and Super 530F.
- Mirage 2000B S5: RDI radar, Snecma M53-P2 engine, Matra Magic II and Super 530D.
 
Compared to the single-seater, the 2000B is 19cm longer, is 219kg heavier and carry, internally, 60kg of fuel less.
 
Credits:
********
 
3D model: Amokfloo, reworked by JAT81500.
Templates: Amokfloo.
Cockpit, pilots and fuel tanks: The Mirage Factory.
Skins: ludo.m
Decals: JAT81500 (from the TMF's Mirage 2000 pack) and ludo.m (rework).
Sounds: Couby, Oxyd, Dassault Aviation.
Testing, ini tuning (mostly based on TMF's Mirage 2000 pack) and sounds importation: FDokal.
Hangar and loading screens : Gustav.
 
If I forgot anyone, let me know and I'll correct it asap.
 
Thanks to everyone on C6 and Combatace forums whom helped with this project.
 
*****************************************
*This addon is and must remain freeware.*
*****************************************
 
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms:
http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=26131
 
Ludo

Republic F-103A Thunderwarrior by FastCargo
 
********************** Version 1.0 (Initial Release) ***********************
 
SF2 Version for Jan 2011 Patch and later.
 
Aircraft Model - FastCargo
Aircraft Textures/Templates - EricJ
Decals - Wrench
F-106 Cockpit - Kesselbut from Pasko F-106 package
Some textures and FM work - FastCargo
Weapons - Bunyap, adapted for SF2 by 331KillerBee
 
Any errors are mine...
 
 
Information on XF-103:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-103
 
The Republic XF-103 Thunderwarrior was an American project to develop a high speed interceptor aircraft to destroy Soviet bombers. Despite a prolonged development, it never progressed past the mock-up stage.
 
In 1949, the USAF issued a request for an advanced supersonic interceptor to equip the Air Defense Command. Known formally as Weapon System WS-201A, but better known informally as the "1954 Interceptor", it called for a supersonic aircraft with all-weather capability, intercept radar and air-to-air missile armament. Republic was one of six companies to submit proposals. On 2 July 1951, three of the designs were selected for further development, Convair's scaled-up XF-92 that evolved into the F-102 Delta Dagger, a Lockheed design that led to the F-104 Starfighter, and Republic's AP-57. AP-57 was an advanced concept to be built almost entirely of titanium and capable of Mach 3 at altitudes of at least 60,000 ft (24,400 m).
 
A full-scale mock-up of the AP-57 was built and inspected in March 1953. A contract for three prototypes followed in June 1954. Work on the prototypes was delayed by continued problems with the titanium construction, and more notably by continued problems with the proposed Wright J67 engine. The contract was later reduced to a single prototype. In the end, the J67 never entered production and the aircraft it had been chosen for were forced to turn to other engine designs, or were cancelled outright. Republic suggested replacing the J67 with the Wright J65, a much less powerful engine. The project was eventually cancelled on 21 August 1957 with no flying prototypes ever being completed.
 
The design was given a brief reprieve as part of the Long-Range Interceptor - Experimental (LRI-X) project that led to the XF-108 Rapier. Part of this project was the development of the advanced Hughes AN/ASG-18 pulse-doppler radar and the GAR-9 missile. Republic proposed adapting the F-103 as a testbed for these systems, although it wouldn't be able to come close to meeting the range requirements of LRI-X. Some work was carried out adapting the mockup to house the 40 inch antenna, which required the nose section to be scaled up considerably. Nothing ever came of the proposal, and testing of the ASG-18/GAR-9 was carried out on a modified B-58 Hustler instead.
 
 
Information on F-103A (this release):
 
This aircraft is based on heavily on the mockup at the time of cancellation, with 6 of the smaller AIM-4 Falcons and 36 FFAR rockets.
 
Performance is based on reasonable speculations and closely matches what was in the offical USAF proposed Standard Aircraft Characteristics document.
 
Some specific things to note include -
 
This is a point interceptor...designed to give you enough gas for maybe two passes at bomber type targets. It is recommended to be between 250 and 500 knots indicated for your attacks, as your FFARs and AIM-4s will tend to aim exactly at what the nose is pointing at within those speeds (this includes the AI).
 
To activate the front 'viewport', cycle through your radar modes...be advised while you are using the 'viewport', the radar will not work.
 
To extend the periscope on the external model, use the 'Arresting Hook' key.
 
The front missile bays are automatic, the rear missile bays/FFAR pods are manual...you must open them with the 'Bomb Bay' key before you can fire either the rear missiles or FFARs.
 
This model uses the newest ThirdWire exporter, and as such, the LOD files (except for the lowest 2) are not compatible with any version of the sim older than Jan 2011 (Exp 2 with the Jan 2011 patch). You have been warned...
 
This will be a difficult aircraft to fly and be successful on a regular basis in 'Hard' mode. If you want an air-to-air challenge, this aircraft will give you one.
 
Good luck and report any 'serious' issues (ie game crashing or grevious errors) to me at CombatAce.
 
FC
 
12 Feb 11

****F-16A Block 10****
 
You have downloaded my version of the F-16A Block 10 for the USAF and NATO air arms.
 
I have included all four squadrons of the 388th TFW, the first unit to convert and be mission-capable in the type.
 
REQUIRES SF2: ISRAEL
 
Consult README for installation instructions.
 
 
 
 

****457th TFS/301st TFW 'Spads' Skin Pack****
 
You have downloaded a little repainting job for two aircraft, including the first skin I ever did. These are meant and intended for the stock ThirdWire models of the F-105D_66 and F-4D_78.
 
These are skins for the 457th TFS/301st TFW, based out of Carswell AFB, right across the lake from my childhood home. I saw both of these aircraft fly over my home more often than I care to count. They are an Air Force Reserve unit. From Vietnam to 1981, they used the F-105D and then made the transition to the F-4, using the D-model first. Later, they would use the E-model Phantom, but only for a few years before finally converting over to the F-16C. Today, they operate the F-16C Block 30 and have seen service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
Read the README for installation instructions.

****Aeronavale F-8E 'Crouze'****
 
You have downloaded the pride of the French Navy, or at least how I saw it...
 
This is the air-superiority version of the F-8E. Not a pound of air-to-ground. The French operated the 'Crouze' longer than any other operator of the type, and probably far longer than even they expected to. It's a wonderful aircraft and one of my favorites to fly.
 
I chose an overall grey livery, it was one that I saw in a book somewhere, and I don't know why the Aeronavale painted them that way, perhaps they ran out of white paint for the undersides, but it was one of the most intriguing looks I've ever seen on it. It didn't last long, they painted them this color around 1975-1978 and then went to their dark grey overall scheme, which has been on it since.
 
REQUIRES SF2: VIETNAM
 
Consult README for installation instructions.
 
 

USAFE Skin Pack 1 for SF2 by Sundowner
 
Small tweaks by Dave
 
To install just move the folders to your:
 
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects
 
Units reprsetned:
32 TFS F-4E_78
526th TFS in SEA Wrap around camo and Euro 1 F-4E_78
81 TFS RAF Woodbridge F-4D_75
23rd and 480th TFS Spangdahlem AB F-4D_75
23rd TFS Euro 1 F-4E_78
53 TFS Bitburg AB F-4D_75
 
Ant, you've done it again!
 
 
Enjoy
 
Dave "USAFMTL"

C-47A Skinpack 2
 
Indian (3) + basic French (1) skins
 
These are for Sandesh & Ludo.
 
 
All in Mod/objects folder.
 
Paul

C-47A Skinpack 1
 
IDF (4) + basic EAF (1) skins
 
These are especially for Ran & Eburger
 
All in Mod/objects folder.
 
Paul

Hi,
I have here a
SF 2 port of the MF Mig29G for You.
 
I have also selected the Norm90 Skin from SoulFreak as primary,
because it fits better in my opinion.
 
Original Skin is included.
 
please leave comment and suggestions, it is my first port to SF2.
All the Other Mig29´s from MF will follow.
 
Credits
Mirage Factory for the super model and the hard work of the Mig
for SF1 and for given the permission to release it for SF2
 
Soul-Freak: Norm 90 Skin & the Help
 
GMG-team: thx for advice and support
Combatace-team: for the Knowledge Base
 
Installation:
-everything in its place in the MOD-folder
 
Note: re-uploaded Version because of Missing Files
the german mig were only used in the fighterrole so i removed the possibility to carry AG-Weapons

Stock TW C-47A flyable
 
Virtual Cockpit by Kesselbrut, modified by Charles little edited by me(*)
New Skins included:
 
- A.M.I. White
- BAF red & BLUE
- USAF
- USAF Sea Camo
- US NAVY
- Portugal Angola
- Yugoslavia Silver
 
New loadout screen
 
DEDICATED SOUND:
 
- Wrench + Spillone104 (thanks for All guys)
 
OTHER CREDITS:
 
- Kevin 'Wrench Stein' again for temps
- Spitwulf for A.M.I. stuff
- FrankD my BAF tutor
 
SKINPAKS:
 
As the whole think was a monster near 200MB file I had to divide it making 2 skinpacks.
 
SPECIAL:
 
As C-47A was world wide used this model is wordwide dedicated:
 
The Portugal Skin is for Cocas (my first friend here at CA)
The AMI skin is for ALL guys at Italian forum
The BAFs, of course, for Frank
The USAF/US NAVy are for Kevin
 
 
TO INSTALL:
 
- All in Mod folder
 
(*) Also is Kesselbrut signed modders agreement here at CA
this pit is part of C-47A model released by A-TEAM
so You will need C-47_Pit.lod to put in cockpit folder to make
the pit work
 
This time only a pic: discoved other after D/L.
 
Enjoy (Li-2 in the makings ..)
 
Paulopanz

Classified Mission Mod authored by FastCargo
 
********** Version 1.1 ***********
 
Updated to be compatible with the Jan 2011 patch.
 
********** Version 1.0 ***********
 
This is a small mod designed around ONE mission. It's footprint is relatively small, but all encompassing and everything is designed to execute this one mission. Make sure you read the "INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS - READ ME FIRST.TXT" file and follow the instructions explicitly, or you will mess something up!
 
This is a complete modification to the Strike Fighters 2 sim (any of the SF2 series), and as such, is not guaranteed to be compatible with any additional mods or changes. Using anything from this mod, or adding anything to this mod, may 'break' the mod or the mod you are transferring stuff to.
 
In short, use it as a stand alone mod and don't screw with it!
 
 
************ Installation *************
 
What you will need:
 
1. Any of the Strike Fighters 2 series (SF2, SF2V, SF2E, SF2I or merged) patched to the June 2010 level.
 
 
*************Notes************
 
1. This mod's effect is based heavily on surprise, so I would recommend not reading anything in the 'To Read AFTER The Mission' until, well, after you've flown the mod. The mod quite deliberately restricts several things on the sim in order to increase the effect...nothing has been permanently disabled or broken. So don't post that I broke your sim...
 
2. Enjoy it, look for some easter eggs, and definitely read the notes in the 'To Read AFTER The Mission' for some background information, disclaimers and credits...a lot of folks helped in making this mod.
 
 
7 Feb 11
 
FastCargo

52 TFW Skin pack for The Mirage Factory F-4E ARN-101
 
You can get the aircraft here:
 
http://combatace.com...for-sf2-series/
 
To install just move the folders to your:
 
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects
 
Thanks to Sundowner for the skin so I could convert it to use on the ARN-101.
 
Enjoy
 
Dave "USAFMTL"

Super Vark Pack by FastCargo
 
************************ Version 2.4 ******************************
 
Added - Proper serial numbers for Aussie F-111s by Dels. Compatible with SF2E Expansion Pack 2 and Jan 2011 Patch.
 
************************ Version 2.31 ******************************
 
All F-111s are considered to be at Version 2.31 (Compatible with the SF2 June 2010 patch).
 
 
Works for all current versions of SF2/V/E/I as of the June 2010 patch. Due to significant changes, readme was combined, revised and simplified.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111C(Early) and F-111K: These three variants could carry an interal gun mounted in the BombBay. However, if you mount the gun, you cannot have bombs or a forward ECM pod. If you load bombs you can have a forward ECM pod as well, but no gun. Be aware of this when customizing your loadout screen.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111D, F-111F, EF-111A: These versions have been crafted to be specifically compatible with the SF2V Expansion Pack and NatoFighters 4 mods in their current state (as of 7 Nov 10). They should be able to directly replace the versions currently in those mods. Their capabilities have also been adjusted to reflect real world capabilities, which may affect gameplay. If you decide to use them in the mods, make sure to backup your old versions first! I've been testing them and they seem to work just fine, but obviously I can't say that it will work on every install. To use them, just copy the specific aircraft directories, specific aircraft decal directories, and everything in the Weapons folder (except for the AGM-69A).
 
 
Various parts of this super pack done by the following folks:
 
Skins - JAT81500, Nicky, Spinners, EricJ
Decals - USAFMTL, Sundowner, Nicky, Spinners, Dels
FM - Column5
MODUsaf Pilot - Deigo
Pit - NormanKnight
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Updated models by FastCargo
Initial SF2 Upgrades (including RWR)- USAFMTL and STORM
Avionics and Gunsight - MJ and The Mirage Factory
Sounds - The Mirage Factory
Hanger/Loading Screens - USAFMTL, FastCargo, Nicky, Spinners, Sundowner
Drop Tank Tweaks - Sundowner
 
Because this is a large and inclusive pack, there may have been things missed. Please post if you find something.
 
FastCargo
 
06 Feb 11

Yak-27R for SF2 Readme
 
Yak-27R Recon plane (1958)
 
Model based on Yak-28B model by Pasko, sound by Spiloone 104
 
A4-E Cockpit repaint by Wrench
 
red5202 pilot by The Trooper
 
To Install:
 
- unpack Archive in temporary folder
 
- copy Yak-27R folder to Aicraft folder.
 
- copy Sounds to Sound folder
 
- copy pilots to Pilots folder
 
- copy weapons to Weapons folder
 
Plane specifications:
 
Yak-27R:
 
- Engine RD-9F
 
- Recon Cameras AFA-41/10, AFA-42/50, AFA-42/75, AFA-42/100
 
- NR-23 gun
 
- max flight distance 2200 km
 
- Mach limit 1.4
 
Yak-27R features:
 
- animated canopy
 
- animated air intake cone
 
- animated nozzles
 
- grag chute
 
- 20 historical correct CN
 
- animated recon cameras bay (press ctrl+O to open)
 
- recon camera in cockpit (press "radar mode" key )
 
Yak-27R production (Blocks 1-16):
 
1958 - 11 planes
1959 - 34 planes
1960 - 46 planes
1961 - 53 planes
1962 - 21 planes

Replacement texture for "Warbirds" F-4E_86:
 
After I'd uploaded it, Dave noticed the very tip of the nose and the pitot tube were painted incorrectly.
 
This replacement f-4e_5.bmp will fix that, adding the black at the very tip.
 
Instructions for use (as no readme is included) A screenshot can be seen in this thread:
 
http://combatace.com/topic/62412-phantom-tail-markings/page__view__findpost__p__474058
 
Unzip to a tempfolder or dessktop or where that's easy to find.
 
Then, simply copy/paste the f-4e_5.bmp into EACH of the 3 skin folders (377,378,379) Allow for the overwrite.
 
that'll fix ya' right up!
 
sorry for the slight incovience! And thanks to Dave's much-sharper-than-mine eyes.
 
Enjoy!
wrench
kevin stein

I was bored with all same SF-2 Israel screens,
so I took Wrench's temps and made my own.
 
I like these, I hope You, too.
 
If feedback should be positive, maybe I
could try to remake SF-2 EU or VIET, too.
 
CONTENT:
 
ALL stock screens redone.
 
CREDITS:
 
- Kevin 'Wrench' Stein for temps;
- kout for original WOI Mainscreen I liked so much;
 
TO INSTALL:
 
Put all in Your main SF-2 Israel mod folder
 
Enjoy.
 
Paul

An actual scheme done by VAQ-129 this is for the celebration of 100 years of Naval Aviation
 
Drop in the aircraft folder and go fly.
 
Eric Johnson
2011

QF-100
 
I made this drone mostly as spin off of other F-100 skins that the new Hgbn temps urged me.
 
The daygloo paint is always pretty .....
 
There are 3 skins inside the pack: red, orange and red silver tailed (my favorite).
 
The fuel probe, the weapons and, of course, the pilot are removed.
 
There is also a test mission engage the drone on the north sea with an F-4F
 
(It comes towards you, so simply set the search radar at maximum range and wait).
 
I have to thank:
 
- Hgbn for his oustanding temps;
 
- The wrench for his cockipit edits;
 
- Storm for original SF-1 drone, I used as a guide
 
- ChampionsVA56 for hangar/loading screens, hoping he will include this in his huge
drone collection inside his great Mescalero proving ground.
 
TO INSTALL:
 
Simply put all in your main mod folder.
 
You need my TuAF pack installed for showing nose/gear door numbers
 
To fly the test mission mission You need SF-2 EU installed.
 
To make the drone un-flyable go inside QF-100 folder, open QF-100.ini
and change this:
 
[AircraftData]
AircraftFullName=QF-100 Drone
AircraftShortName=QF-100
AircraftDataFile=QF-100_DATA.ini
UserList=QF-100_UserList.ini
LoadoutImage=F-100D_loadout.tga
//CockpitDataFile=QF-100D_COCKPIT.ini <-------------
 
 
Happy trainings.
 
Paulopanz

F-100D TuAF
 
Turkey was the most non USAF Hun user,
and the last to retire it from service in '80.
 
The panther skin was in an old Salamander book
I had when I was a boy, and the Super Sabres
still flyed over Istambul ...
 
CONTENT:
 
a specific Turk plane with these skins
 
- Silver
- 1.AJU 111 Filo
- 1.AJU 111 Filo 'Panter'
- 1.AJU 112 Filo 'Seytan'
- 7.AJU 171 Filo 'Korsan'
- Camo 1970
- Camo 1972
- Green ex RDAF
 
 
All Historical serial numbers included.
 
 
CREDITS:
 
- Umut aka 'Pureblue' my own tutor and hangar/loading screen
and loadout.inis author;
- Hgbn for his great temps and original green skin (updated)
 
 
TO INSTALL:
 
As usual, all in mod folder.
 
To use the skins without a dedicated plane,
simple move the relative folder in F-100AD or F-100C_65
folders and delete F-100D_TuAF one.
 
Paaulopanz

F-104G_ROCAF for SF2
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888

F-104SM_ROCAF for SF2
 
This is my modified F-104G to the F-104S series (which I really like). In the late 1960s, Taiwan was looking at purchasing F-104S from Italy, the deal never went through. Only the Turkish Air Froce bought 40 F-104S from Italy.
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
NOTE:
 
In this aircraft I used the F-104AS_COCKPIT.LOD I recommend that you copy the cockpit.lod from the Spillone104's (F-104S Mod Pack).
 
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888

Royal New Zealand Airforce DH Venom Skin
 
For use with the SF2 DH Venom by Paulopanz found here http://combatace.com...11004-dh-venom/
 
Instillation: Place files in apropriate location and allow to override (adds correct RNZAF years to Userlist.ini)
 
History: Venoms were lent to the Royal New Zealand Air Force by the RAF to supplement the RNZAF’s Vampires and were used in the Malayan Emergency where they operated by No. 14 Squadron.
 
UPDATED 31/01/11 RAF letters added to wing tip tanks after Pasko helped me out with the mesh names. However there is a small bit of bleed through on the bottom of the tanks from the decal. Because of this there are two folders in the download: One with the wing tip decals which is historically accurate. And one without the decals if you can’t live with the bleed through lol. You choose.
 
 

The grand finale!! The last set of drones to complete your Mescalero range.
 
-------------MEET YOUR NEW DRONES------------------
 
QF-8A Crusader: Former Front-line USN Carrier based fighter. Converted to unmanned target drone beginning in 1973.
An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures. Type expended by 1978.
 
QF-4S Phantom II: Former Former Front-Line USN Carrier based fighter re-manufactured from the F-4J. An AGGRESSIVE drone
of good manueverabilty and SUPERIOR countermeasures. Operated by detachment of VX-30 "Bloodhounds" out
of NAS Point Magu, Calif. First use in 1990.....retirement is imminent.
 
QRF-4C Phantom II: Former USAF recon-version of the Phantom. As supplies of figher F-4 airframes for drone use dwindle....some
RF-4C's have been converted for use. A PASSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures.
Operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. First used in 2007. Should be available until 2014.
 
QF-16A: The Future of unmanned conversion drones. Next on the list as the last of the Phantom II airframes draws near.
Conversion of F-16A airframes has begun in 2010. This will be an AGGRESSIVE drone of EXCELLENT manueverability
and EXCELLENT countermeasures. Will be operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. Should be operational
until at least 2020.
 
F-84KX: Former USAF fighter.A small number of "obsolete" F-84B and C models were retired from ANG use and sold to the USN for use
as target drones. Very little is known about actual use by the Navy. Your Thunderjet drone carries the colors of
GMGRU-2 out of NAS Chichoteague,VA. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and NO countermeasures. In use from
1956-1965.
 
AQM-28 Hounddog: Former USAF "stand-off" nuclear missile launched from the B-52. Retired from SAC in the 1970's and rebuilt
for use as targets. A PASSIVE drone of poor manuverability, limited countermeasures BUT excellent acceleration.
The target can and will quickly go supersonic to escape attack.
 
--------------DRONE CONTROLLER-------------------
DT-33A: USAF T-33 Shooting Star converted to drone controller. Long service life between 1950 and 1986!!
DF-8F: Small numbers of F8U-1 Crusaders converted to drone controllers.
 
------------Hunter-Killer Aircraft------------------
The "Original Crusader": The F8U-1 (F-8A)!!
 
The first production version of the Crusader. First flight on September 20th 1955. A total of 318 airframes
built between 1956 and 1958. The original order was for 448 aircraft but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1E's
(F-8B). Use of the Pratt and Whitney J57-P-4 engine made the F-8A a MACH 1.5 capable aircraft. Originally designed
without them...the refueling system and sidewinder capability was added with the 50th production aircraft and retro-fitted
to earlier models. The F-8A was armed with four 20mm cannon, thiry-two Mighty Mouse 2.75 inch FFAR in a hinged drawer
below the fuselage and up to two sidewinder missiles on side stations. The AN/APG radar gunsight and fire control sys-
tem was installed for weapons delivery.
 
First USN squadron issued the new Crusader was VF-32 in 1957. First USMC squadron was VMF-122 the same year.
 
Your F8U-1 (F-8A) carries the colors of VF(AW)-3 "Blue Nemesis" out of NAS Moffett Field, Calif. in 1957.
Stay tuned to Combatace for my full release of the F8U-1 with over 10 USN and USMC skins to choose from!!
 
A full READ ME with installation instructions and credits included.

This is My Attempt to Bring a 8 Year old bird up to some of SF2 Standards.
 
***PLEASE READ THE "READ ME" INCLOSED*** <<<<<<<< VERY IMPORTANT
 
 
The Credits for this Package goes as follows:
 
Hawker for building this Bird.
 
ThirdWire, TK, DanW and Gang.
 
The Mirage Factory for use of the F-14 Seats.
 
FastCargo and EricJ for use of the ALQ-99 Pods.
 
Drdoyo for his Modex .Tga's.
 
Agamemnon for keeping it alive with Version 1.0
 
 
 
 
 
HAVE FUN & SEMPER FI!
 
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