SF2 MiG-21MF "Fishbed-J" Algerian Air Force Skin Pack                                   8/24/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
Here is a new(ish) skin for the stock 3W MiG-21MF "Fishbed-J"", as used by the Algerian Air Force from 1965 thru the early 1980s. Basically,  Egyptian Nile camo, as used when these aircraft were sent to Egypt in 1973, and how they returned afterwards. but with the correct style serial number decals. If YOU have and use the "read only main ini trick", you'll have to turn that off after adding this skin, even though this does replace the stock one. See "Installation" for more details.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. The Serial numbers are historically correct for this type of aircraft (21MF). You'll have 18 of them. However, while all the numbers are correct, they should be considered Generic in nature, as I could not find which squadron each served in. So, I just assigned it to one that was known to operate this model.  The skin remain in it's 'as issued' BMP format (3w Rez)
When on the Loadout Page, you'll see: 
19e Escadron de Combat  (Nile Style)
This is changed from the original listing on the texture set inis, because of the addition of specific decal randomization text. The actual folder name (QJJCamo1) remains the same.
I have included a modified data and loadout ini. The data ini gives the aircraft some "hardening" (via aluminum armor), and the loadout ini adds the drop tank for all missions. I've also included a new pilot figure, "RedAir1".  The canopy is also activated, it uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). 
What I have NOT given you, are the bits and bobs necessary to make it Player Flyable (tm). If you haven't done this, you'll have to root around for the needed cockpit in the CA downloads; it's not very hard to find. However, I have given you repainted gunsight TGAs. They're in a very bright yellow, so as to make it easier to see for us Old Folks (tm). 
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also, the Notes section has more details on the changes. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 MiG-17F "Fresco-C" Moroccan Air Force Skin Pack                             8/24/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Any & All, Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
Here is a new skin for stock 3W MiG-17 "Fresco-C", representing those as used by the Moroccan Air Force from 1961 thru the late 1970s/ early 1980s.  If you use the read only main ini trick", you'll have to turn that off after adding this skin. See "Installation" for more details.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. The skin is a rebadged stock 3W 'silver' (aka NMF). You get 26 serial and "bort" numbers. The numbers are mostly historic in nature. On the Number list ini, any marked with the star (*) have been positively match to each other (bort & serial). The others are best guess, and should be considered generic in nature. 
When on the Loadout Page, you'll see 
RMoAF Silver (<1961)
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also, the Notes section has more details on the changes. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 MiG-17F "Fresco-C" Algerian Air Force Skin Pack                                                            8/24/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
Here are 2 new(ish) skins for the stock 3W MiG-17 "Fresco-C", as used by the Algerian Air Force from 1965 thru the early 1980s. Basically, slight 'rebadging' of the stock "QJJSilver1" and "QJJCamo1" (Nile Style), but with corrected serial number decals. I've =not= included any of the bits to make it flyable, but if you have, and use the "read only main ini trick", you'll have to turn that off after adding this skin, even though this does replace the stock one. See "Installation" for more details.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. The two sets of Serial numbers are historically correct (ish). You'll have 24 for the NMF, and 18 for the Camo. However, while all the numbers are correct, they should be considered Generic in nature, as I could not find which squadron each served in. Any marked with the cross (or plus sign +) are conjectural, as I could not find any reference to them. The Post 1968 (Camo) skin uses the "FG-**" style. Both skins remain in their 'as issued' BMP format (3w Rez)
When on the Loadout Page, you'll see 
Algerian Silver (1964)
Algerian Camo (<1968)
This is NOT changed from the original listing on the texture set inis, with the exception of adding specific decal randomization text, and the year tags.
I have included a modified data and loadout ini. The data ini gives the aircraft some "hardening" (via aluminum armor), and the loadout ini adds the drop tank for all missions. I've also included a new pilot figure, "RedAir1".  The canopy is also activated, it uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). 
What I have NOT given you, are the bits and bobs necessary to make it Player Flyable (tm). If you haven't done this, you'll have to root around for the needed cockpit in the CA downloads. (cough - by Stary). I have, however given you the VK-1F engine sound.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also, the Notes section has more details on the changes. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 MiG-21F-13 Algerian Air Force Skin Pack                                                            8/22/2025
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Recommended)
This is a new(ish) skin for the stock 3W MiG-21F-13 "Fishbed-C", as used by the Algerian Air Force from 1965 thru the early 1980s. This skin is named the same as the stock "QJJSilver1", but replaces it with all new correct serial number decals. I've =not= included any of the bits to make it flyable, but if you have, and use the "read only main ini trick", you'll have to turn that off after adding this skin, even though this does replace the stock one. See "Installation" for more details.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. All 24 Serial numbers are 100% historically correct. However, while all the numbers are correct, they should be considered Generic in nature, as I could not find which squadron each served in. So, I've assigned them to a QJJ squadron that DID use the Fishbed-C. The SF2 'date switch' is used to create the "start date" for when Algeria received their MiG-21F-13s (btw, it's 1965).
When on the Loadout Page, instead of the Generic "QJJSilver1" name, you'll see
11e Escadron de Chasse (Algeria)
I have included a modified data and loadout ini. The data ini gives the aircraft some "hardening" (via aluminum armor), and the loadout ini adds the drop tank for all missions. I've also included a new pilot figure, "RedAir1". For those of us with older eyes, I've given you brightly (re)painted gunsight tgas for the cockpit. The canopy is also activated, it uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). What I have NOT given you, are the bits and bobs necessary to make it Player Flyable (tm). If you haven't done this, you'll have to root around for the needed cockpit in the CA downloads.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also, the Notes section has more details on the changes. Also in the Notes, is a list of "Coming Attractions" (you knows, WIPs)
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 F-86F-40 Sabre, EDA Skin Pack       8/2/2025
-For SF2, Any and All (Full Merged Recommended)
This is a NEW skin for the F-86F-40 Sabre. This is a something of a "salvage operation", as I found this skin/decal set in my archives. It was originally done in 2012, but for reason unremembered, never released!
This set represents Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire y del Espacio) Sabres of 1 Ala from approx. 1958, when they started receiving the Sabre. You get 18 historically accurate decals; accurate in the fact they served in the EDA, but I was unable to associate them to a specific squadron or wing. So, consider them to be 'generic' in nature. Please note, the fuselage numbers are the early presentation as when first delivered. The skin is in jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE. The SF2 date switch is NOT used, however the "startdefaultdate=" is set to 1958. Hopefully it works as advertised. 
On the skin selection menu, on the Loadout Page, you'll see:
1 Ala, 12 Esc
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. As always, give the "Notes" section a quick read for any and all nonsensical ramblings. A small request for information is also down there. :)
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Hello
YOU MUST HAVE THE TU-2S "Bat" 3D model from Cocas!
2 skins PLAAF and NKPAF of Korean War
-NEW textures in 4k .jpg
-NEW normal map
-NEW specular map
-NEW damage textures
Simply extract the file into your folder "StrikeFignter2"
enjoy

SF2 F-86F-40 Sabre, Portuguese Air Force Skin Pack       8/7/2025
-For SF2, Any and All (Full Merged Recommended)
This is a NEW skin for the F-86F-40 Sabre. It is designed to be used on the SF2 F-86F-40 pack available here at CA. 
This set represents Portuguese Air Force (Forca Aerea Portuguesa) # 51 Squadron (later renumbered to 201) in approx. 1958, when they started receiving their Sabres. You get 24 historically accurate decals; all have been positively identified as having served in 51/201 Squadron (excepting the very last 2; they're generics). The skin is in jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE. All markings are decals, excepting the painted squadron color bands on the wingtips, stab tips, and vert fin. The SF2 date switch is NOT used, however the "startdefaultdate=" is set to 1958. Hopefully it works as advertised. 
On the skin selection menu, on the Loadout Page, you'll see:
Esq 51 (201) Falcons
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Hello
To use this set, YOU MUST HAVE the Sea Fury FB11 by SKIPPYBING !!!
-2 units during The Korean War: 802 Sqn FAA and 805 Sqn RAN
-NEW textures in 4k .jpg
-NEW normal map
-NEW specular map
Simply extract the file into the folder "StrikeFighter2"
Enjoy