WW2 Era Aircraft Skins

SF2 Korean War Era P-51D Mustangs
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged, =WITH= SF2:I Expansion Pak 1 (Required) =
 
Note: you MUST have SF2:I Expansion Pak 1 to make use of this mod, as it references the
stock 3rd Wire P-51D. If you do not meet this requirement, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS MOD, as you
will be unable to use it. This mod pak is also designed with a 'stand alone' KAW mods
folder, although it can be used in full-merged.
 
This pak contains 4 reskins for the 3W Mustang, for units/squadrons during the Korean War.
This pak includes:
 
12th FBS, 18th FBG, USAF
2 Squadron, SAAF "Flying Cheetahs"
77 Squadron, RAAF
51st PFS (Provisional Fighter Squadron), ROKAF
 
The 12th and 51st skins reference the stock Mustang serial numbers; on the ROKAF Mustang,
#18 carries 100% accurate 'nose art' for Col. Dean Hess. 2 & 77 Squadrons have 100%
historic serial number decals. Decal randomization is set to TRUE for all skins. All skins
are in bmp format, making them usable in all versions of SF2 (although the latest patch
level is HIGHLY suggested)
 
Also included is a modified data ini with 100% correct lighting. The canopy opens/closes
with the Usual Suspect ™ keystroke, Shift/0. A new main ini (P-51D.ini) is supplied,
with the 12th FBS skin moved up to the #1 position. A new Merlin engine sound is included.
All weapons used are stock, availble from the SF2I Exp1 upgrade.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, highly detailed install instructions are included. So,
please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. All screenshots herein were
taken over the KAW Korea terrain; coming soon.
 
Happy Hunting!
wrench
kevin stein

80th Fighter Group
The Burma Banshees
This is a semi-historical skin of the 89th Fighter Squadron of the 80th Fighter Group for Raven's P-40N20-CU. It is semi-historical because I have used any skull I could find to create these, and some are from the 88th and 90th squadrons of the 80th FG. This doesn't make the skin totally inaccurate, because there were similarities between the skulls for all three P-40 squadrons of the group (the 459th flew P-38s).
 
Some skulls I've created are alterations of skulls I've found, but again this isn't totally inaccurate, because in photos found in the Philip Adair collection you'll see two P-40s sitting side by side with almost identical skulls. All the skulls here were painted by me, using decals or photos as a guide, altering the proportions where necessary to account for the fact they were on a curved surface. Some skulls don't cover the same area of the nose they did in real life, because of bending and stretching problems caused by the use of decals.
 
Where I could find photographic evidence of a skull/aircraft number/serial number combination, I've used it, the rest have generic serials derived from the Joe Baugher site.
 
I've included the following named aircraft. Some have accurate skull/number combos, if I could find complete information, some are best guesses:
 
Lulu Belle II
The Rough Cobb
Joe Aztec
Joanne
Butter Bean II
Miss Frances III
 
No matter what their flaws, I think they make a cool appearance in game. I know we don't have an updated CBI for them to operate in, but perhaps some day we will. I created them because they were one of the most unusual P-40 groups out there in a world that seemed dominated by shark mouths. I hope you enjoy them.
 
Simply unzip the enclosed .rar to a location on your computer and open the readme for complete installation instructions. Designed for a full five merged installation of SF2. You'll have to make your own alterations for SF1, and I cannot guarantee they'll work.
 
I've used Raven's wonderful template to create these. I've added my own weathering and dirt layers, so any flaws are solely my own.
 
I strongly recommend that you download and install Wrench's Southwest Pacific P-40N pack located here first:
http://combatace.com/files/file/14278-sf2-ww2-pto-p-40n-usaaf-swpa-skinpak/
It has some goodies in it that you'll want to have.
 
This skin is Freeware. It is not to be used in any Payware project, or file.
 
Credits:
Raven, for his P-40N and templates.
Wrench for his information and tips.
Jaypack44 for his USAAF insignia, found at Simmers Paint Shop.
The tutorials in the Knowledge Base here, especially Wrench's tutorial on decal creation.
Simmers Paint Shop for their weathering tutorials and color swatches.
Numerous web pages for pictures and information, too numerous to mention, but http://www.burmabanshees.com/ is a must for information, and links to photo collections.
All the members of CombatAce who gave a like to a screenshot, or a comment in a thread. I don't think people realize how important the encouragement of this wonderful community can be through the use of those simple measures.
 
For Lt. John Mateulevicz, who died before my time, but whose gaze from an old photo I could not forget. RIP

This is my first work for SF2/WoX/SF-P1.
 
SF2 WW2 Focke Wulf FW-190 skins Pak 02/24/2013
 
= For SF2 reworked to WW2 ETO/MTO/Russia =
 
In this package are 20 skins for Fw-190 A/F/G (Wolf257).
 
Skins are reworked for SF2 from 6 IL-2 skins (CptFarrel).
 
All Skins are in jpg format.
 
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VERY IMPORTANT!!!
 
In this package are skins only! You must have this aircraft installed!
 
I recommend SF2 WW2 packages Fw-190 by Wrench.
 
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TO INSTALL:
 
1) Unzip this package.
 
2) See pictures and select required skin.
 
3) Copy reuired skin to your SF2/Aircraft/Fw-190.../Skin folder
 
4) Overwrite your old skin picture (.jpg)
 
 
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Notes:
 
The tail swastika and numbers or letters aren´t painted. You must use decals.
 
For using this package in SF-P1 or WoX you must skins retextured to .bmp format.
 
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Credits:
CptFarrel for the best IL-2 skins (cptfarrels.com)
Wolf257 for the aircraft and original skin
Wrench for SF2 repackage of this aircraft
Me, for little painting.
 
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Horrido for all!
 
Peter "Karaya" Mizera
 
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Legal BS:
This is freeware; it CAN be distrubuted if the original readmes and all other pieces of the package remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.
Bribes are accepted; ask for the day's going rates
 
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TW RF-51D for Korean War
 
This are a skin and aircraft files to create a RF-51D using the TW P-51D.
 
You must have the P-51D from the Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 for this mod to work.
 
(If you don't have the TW P-51D and want a RF-51D for your SF2 Korean War install, there's a great one by FastCargo/Wrench in the downloads section.)
 
The cameras are 2D and are painted on the skin. The skin texture files are in .jpg format at 1024 x 1024 pixels.
 
Thanks and credit go to:
Third Wire - for the P-51D model.
Wrench - for the decals and RF-51D original skin I modified.
Me - for creating/painting on the 2D camera's; modifiying Wrench's skin to this plane.
? - I'm not sure who created the 108 gallon drop tanks. They've been around for many years. Thanks to the unknown creator. (Consensus is the F-51D used the 108 gallon drop tanks more than the WWII 75 gallon tanks.)
 

If I forget or miss anyone who deserves credit for anything I release, I apologize. I have no intent to abuse or misuse anyone's work or property or claim it as my own. Please contact me to correct any error.
 
INSTALLATION: Unzip to a folder/place of your choice. Copy, Move, Drag-n-Drop or do whatever you wish to get the folders into their corresponding folders in your SF2 Korea install. Fly.
 
I'm releasing this under the Combat Ace Fair Use Agreement. Use it anyway you wish for personal use but please give credit to those due it.
 
If you find any problems with it, please PM me. If you improve it, please share.
 
Geary

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 3./JG 52(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
Luftwaffe Gruppe I of JG 52 began operations at the Battle of Britain on Aug 2, 1940.
The Gruppe(Staffeln 1, 2 and 3)was based at Coquelles until Oct 31, 1940, then, the unit leave the front Channel and return to Germany.
Following the disastrous deployment of Gruppe III(eight pilots lost in two days, including Gruppenkommandeur and three Staffeln Kapitän. Unit retired of operations after only ten days of operations), and Gruppe II(six pilots lost in six days and unit retired after only 12 days of operations. However, Gruppe II returned to combat from Sep 25, 1940 at Peuplingues), Gruppe I was better prepared for the task, and claimed some 72 victories lossing in the process 24 Bf 109s with seven pilots KIA and 16 POW.
 

Install

Follow readme instructions

Bonus

PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.

Squadron list

Optional. List included main units of Battle of Britain(Luftwaffe and RAF)

Credtis
 
Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.
 
Happy flights!

Skin of BF109E-3 W.Nr0820 of 4./JG77 Uffz.Ludwig Froba Oct.1940 Norway
 
drop folders into your BF109E-3 folder in your WW2 mod or appropriate mod of your choice main folder,allow to overwrite,or backup first if you want to change back later.
I wont be responsible for anything you may lose.
all items required supplied in rar for decals.prop effects(3blade tga)

Gloster Gladiator Mk.II RAF No.247 Sqn(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
RAF No.247 Squadron was the only Gladiator unit of the fighter command by the Battle of Britain.
No.247 Sqn operated from Roborough Fleet Air Arm Station(Plymouth)with detachments at Exeter.
Formed from the Shetland Fighter Flight No. 247 Squadron was reformed at Roborough FAA Station on Aug 1, 1940.
By Aug 13, 1940 only one flight was recorded as operative. Same by Sep 7, 1940.
Tasked with the defence of the south west of England including the ports of Plymouth and Falmouth, the squadron's first action came on 25 September 1940, when a force of 24 Dornier Do 17s escorted by 12 Messerschmitt Bf 110s flew over the English Channel from France and crossed the coast at Start Point, heading towards Plymouth.
Then Gladiators were used a night fighters, vectored by ground control radar.
At 19:15 on 6 November 1940, the last engagement by a home-based Gladiator was fought when P/O R. C. Winter of 247 Sq. intercepted a He 111 off Falmouth and claimed to have damaged it.
The squadron flew Gladiator Mk.II from Jan 1940 to Feb 1941 and start conversion in Hawker Hurricane Mk.I from Dec 24, 1940.
 

Aircrafts included:
 
No.247 Sqn operated with Gladiator Mk.IIs, only exception K8049, a old Mk.I(not included in the present set).
All 13 serial numbers are after real No.247 Sqn Gladiators:
 
N2308
N5575
N5576
N5585
N5622
N5631
N5644
N5648
N5649
N5682
N5684
N5897
N5901
 
Install
 
Follow readme instructions
 
Bonus
 
PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.
Pilot number are sequencial after set "StrikeFighter2 Great Britain RAF WWII" by Viper.
 

Optional:
Squadronlist.
 
Included all RAF and Luftwaffe units of the Battle of Britain(Spitfire, Hurricane, Defiant, Blenheim
Gladiator and Luftwaffe Bf 109, Bf 110, Ju 87, Ju 88, He 111, Do 17 and units from Seenodienst-Küstenfliegergruppen).
Luftwaffe units organized after Gruppen, included Stab(no individual Staffeln numbers).
 
Credits
 
Wrench and Cocas for the original model.
 
Happy Flights!!!

SF2 WW2 PTO P-47N, Ini, Skin/Decal Update Pak 10/28/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
**Note: this mod is to be applied to Russ's "P-47N V.2 Final Pak", available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13202-p-47n-157z/
 
If you don't have, you should get it!!**
 
These skins are for WW2 PTO use ONLY! The represent P-47Ns as seen in the last months of the war.
Revamped/Updated skins and decals included are:
 
19th FS
333rd FS
464th FS (replaces the MeatChopper skin & decal folders)
463rd FS (now with some nose arts)
 
Included as well are revamped loadout and data inis. The data ini contains a slightly refined FM, but is not 100% perfect (although MUCH better than before!), and may need further tweeking by experts. The loadout ini fixes a missed station. A backup copy of the original data ini is included, so you don't need to back up your original.
You also get a NEW box-art style loading screen.
 
New plane-in-squadron ID numbers, and serials number decals (where used) were created for those using them. The PIS numbers follow the correct sequencing. The serials, while correct for the mark, should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft with the squadrons depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!
To eliminate confusion, You'll be renaming, moving or deleting some folder, as these will replace them. So, before installing, unzip this archive and read the Install Instructions.
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Twenty reconditioned F.22's were sold to Egypt in 1950 and 10 to Syria.
 
This white skin is a remake of previous Wrench's one. Decals are old ones.
 
I made this only because I liked so much the original I can't wait to use the new model in DLC 29.
 
All the credits to Kevin.
 
@ paulopanz

1 SAAF Squadron - Hurricane MKIA
3 SAAF Squadron - Hurricane MkIA (Trop)
 
These skins are for Raven's excellent Hurricane MkI and MkIa (Trop). Most of the hard work on these skins is down to him - I've just played around with the panel lines and added some extra decals.
 
SAAF squadrons in East Africa used a number of different aircraft over the campaign so I've decided to set these around January 1941 when:
- 3 SAAF Squadron was Hurricanes only and
- 1 SAAF Squadron was a mix of the original MkIs supplied early in the war, loaned MkIa(Trops) from 3 SAAF and Gladiators.
 
Anyone who would like the layered files to play with should drop me a line and I'll convert them to your format of choice - anything to encourage more people to get into skinning.
 
Regards
 
Lloyd

SF2 WW2 ETO Short Stirling Tweeks Pak 3/26/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
Some tweeks for Veltro2K's recently released Stirling Mk.I. What this pack does, is activate ALL the included Squadron Code decals by creating skin folders for those squadrons.
 
If you don't have it already, you can get the aircraft at the following link:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14668-short-stirling-mk1/
 
(in other words, install the aircraft 1st, THEN this Tweeks Pack)
 
As the decals and the ini in the above release are set up for the as-yet-to-be-released ETO All Inclusive mod by the DAT, we are missing the necessary files to create the selection drop down to choose which squadron gets what.
This mod creates new skin folders, albeit with the original skin maps (more on that later), and activates the squadron code decals for the following RAF Bomber Command units:
 
No. 7 Squadron
No. 15 Squadron
No. 75 "New Zealand" Squadron (original NCamo skin)
No. 90 Squadron
No. 149 "East India" Squadron
No. 214 "Federated Malay States" Squadron
No. 218 "Gold Coast" Squadron
 
The Squadron crest for each is used for the 'color patch' as seen on the Loadout Screen.
My (patent pending) "Box Art" Hangar and Loading screens are included, as are new DDS damage textures.
 
You will be moving (read: copy/paste) the original skin maps to the MAIN aircraft folder (ala Brain 32's trick). As all BC aircraft of the time were painted the same, this creates no issues.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them after unzipping, but BEFORE installing, and FOLLOW them exactly as I've written them!!!
 
Caveat:
 
BE ADVISED, THIS MOD IS =NOT= TO BE USED WHEN THE DAT RELEASES THEIR ETO PAK. IT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY BY THOSE END USERS ™ THAT CANNOT ACCESS THEIR DOWNLOADS. IT IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN A STANDARD OR "GARDEN VARIETY" WW2 ETO MODS FOLDER, =NOT= FOR THEIR ALL-INCLUSIVE MOD.
 
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 ETO, "D-Day" Spitfire IX Blank Skin set 1/12/2015
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (w/whichever Expansion Pak gave us the Spitfire IXc) =
 
Using my Home Grown Templates ™ for the stock 3rd Wire Spirfire 9c, this skin set adds the D-Day Invasion stripes set.
This is a "blank" skin, with no marking other than the Invasion Stripes, and can be used with any of the available decal sets for the stock Mk.IXc AND Mk.IXe. A simple rename of the textures will allow it's usage on either one. See "Notes" for more details.
 
The stripes represented here are the 'full' set, top/bottom of wings and fully wrapping around the fuselage, as used from June 6, 1944 to approx September 44 (ish). The Sky ID band has been omitted, although photographic evidence exists of it having been used, even with the Invasion stripes. Yellow wing IFF bands remain.
 
REMINDER-- this is not a 'full' ready-to-use skin pak. The folder is just named "DDAY" for convience. You'll have to create specifically named skin folders (ie: 411-DDay, for example) for proper, historical usage.
 
There is no decals or texture set inis included -- however, a "base" texture set showing the in-game labeling is included, but NOT usable per se. It's just there to show how to set the Displayed Name labeling.
As the mapping for both the 9c and 9e is identical, as are their respective decal positions, any of the existing Spifire 9 decal sets can be reused with this skin.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please =READ= them !!!.
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

These generic skin sets were made by me and are for Third Wire's P-51D.
They can be used to create most Royal Air Force camoflaged Mustang Mk. IV units.
 
Two sets are provided: RAFCamo1 has a red spinner, while RAFCamo2 has a white one.
 
NO decal.ini's are provided (sorry!).

SF2 WW2 ETO RAF Catalina (PBY-5a) Skin/Ini Pak 11/11/2013
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A new skin, and some ini updates for Veltro's Catalina. This skin is for No.210 Squadron, RAF Costal Command as seen approx late 1941. This is an ETO =ONLY= skin, so install the aircraft accordingly!!!
 
This skin/ini package is to be applied to the PBY-5A Reissue Pak, available at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14092-sf2-ww2-pby-5a-catalina-by-veltro2k/
 
You are =exceedingly= advised to back up some of the inis, and these are listed in the "To Install" section. Also, see the "Notes" section for historical comments.
 
All new 100% historically accurate serials numbers are included. It should ben noted, that although the serials ARE aircraft used by 210 Squadron, there was no way to match plane-in-group letter to serial. Also, as stated in the "Notes" section, these are for Catalina II/IIa/III Flying Boats.
Decal Randomizations is TRUE. ALL markings are decals, making it extra easy for other skinners to create other squadrons.
The skin itself is in jpg format. An RAF-only Catalina hangar screen is also included (making use of the skin-specific type allowed in SF2).
 
To fly the aircraft, select the PBY-5A from the drop-down, and choose "Royal Air Force" for the service.
 
Included are updated data, loadout and userlist inis. Also included are 2 version of the Mk.XII British torpedo - one a standard torp, the other an experimental "cruise missile" type, ala SF2NA (hence, the Full-5 merged requirement).
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them before installing!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for the change list, and other stuff that might be interestering in general.
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO, B-25D (Strafer) 499th BS Skin Pak 7/19/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
This is a new skin for Veltro2K' recently released B-25D (strafer) Mitchell. You can get the aircraft (if you haven't already!) at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14906-pto-b-25d-mitchell-starfer/
 
There are 1 skin/decals set(s) in the package:
 
499th BS, 345th BG "Bats Out of Hell"
 
As seen in the SoWePac theatre in late 1943 through early 1945 (aircraft then were replaced with J models)
 
The skin is in jpg format,
The serials ARE 100% historically accurate for this squadron's aircraft at the time period depicted.
All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE
There are =NO= nose arts, other than the 499th "Bat" nose. Those with the desire (and talent) are encouraged to do the necessary legwork on research, running down the correct match between nose art and serial number. And making it fit on the Bat.
Included also is a modified, replacement data ini, adding the 2 -NEW- external package guns (also supplied!!).
 
Remember: this mod is for those Mitchells used in the SWP ONLY!!!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other important notations.
 
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

P-51D Mustang - 9th Air Force
 
Here you have a collection of generic skins representing the 9th Air Force Fighter Groups North American P-51D/K Mustang during WWII.
 
They are NOT 100% accurate and definitely NOT perfect since camouflage and/or markings patterns differed from plane to plane within the same squadron, therefore the term "generic" (constructive criticism will be accepted, however, rivet-counters, nit-pickers and haters in general, well, you can talk amongst yourselves).
 
This time I have decided to split the original pack into the fighter squadrons in the 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th and 15th Army Air Forces, so definitely expect
more to come!
 
Most serial numbers used are stock ones and others are modified (colored) stock serials.
 
You must have the following for this pack to work:
1. Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 installed to get the P-51.
2. WWII Nations.ini
3. WWII Formation.ini
4. WWII weapons pack
 
Also, you'll need to update your squadron list, which is included in each pack.
 
 
 
Thanks to TW for the P-51 Mustang and the original textures.

SF2 WW2 PTO P-40N, USAAF (SWPA) Skinpak 9/14/2013
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: this pak MAY be usable in 1stGen SF/Wo* game installs. However, some features
(decal randomization, DDS damge textures, destroyed model, etc) will be NOT
functional. Use in 1stGens has not, and cannot be, tested by me.*
 
**Notex2: this mod is designed for use ONLY in a PTO-Centric mods folder**
 
A new skin for Raven's P-40N, a "generic" representation of USAAF P-40Ns in SoWesPac
Theatre (read: New Guinea). Although the "Displayed Name" on the Loadout Screen will
say "7th FS, 49th FG" (the Bunyaps), they are to be considered a bit more generic than
Squadron Specific. Even though the individual plane-in-group numbers fits those of the
7th's usage.
 
Skins remain in their bmp format.
New DDS damage textures (usable on all Raven's Warhawk/Kittyhawk in SF2 only) are
included.
A slightly modified data ini, with some flight model tweeks, and switching to the
AvHistory engine sound. So, be prepared to back up some inis for saftey!!! A new
textureset ini for the "Bare Metal" skin is included, that adds Decal Randomization
for SF2. A new userlist ini was created, for the Export Customers.
All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Also, via the use of my
(patent pending) Fake SqTail decal, the squadron name display is now active on the
Loadout Screen.
 
No weapons are included, except SF2 Versions of the new drop tanks (for those that
haven't converted them yet). New theatre-specific Hangar and Loading screens are
included, too.
 
The skins have been run through the template (thank you Raven for that!), and have had
a layer of dirt and 'clouds' added for weathering. They're still not dirty enough for
my taste, but it's something!!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included.
PLEASE read them!!
 
Good Hunting!!
 
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Tainan Kokutai
 

For Strike Fighters 2
 
Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Tainan Kokutai(New Guinea 1942).
 
Tainan Kokutai was one of the more skilled IJN fighters units and was very active in New Guinea Theater of Operations.
The unit attack many times Port Moresby, in escort for bombers or as fighter Sweep and cause heavy losses to the USAAF and RAAF Units.
His home airfield, Lae, was targeted and attacked many times, by B-25, B-26, B-17s, P-39, P-40, P-400s, etc but the results were no brillant and worst, increased still the allied losses.
On August 3, 1942 Tanian Kokutai was re-deployed at Lakunai Rabaul and in a few days began a new campaign: Guadalcanal.
 

Breve chronology of the Tainan Kokutai.
 
Feb 16, 1942 The first six A6M2 of the 4th Kokutai arrived to Rabaul.
Mar 3, 1942 Lae airfield occupied by the Japanese and developed into a forward airfield.
Mar 8, 1942 Japanese troops occuped Lae and Salamaua.
Mar 10, 1942 Tainan Kokutai deployed at Lae. Eleven A6M2 availables.
Apr 11, 1942 20 A6M2 delivered by Kasuga Maru to Tainan Kokutai.
Jun 15, 1942 Mitsubishi produced the A6M3 Model 32.First unit served with the new model were the 2th Kokutai and the Tainan Kokutai.Grey paint scheme.
Jul 30, 1942 20 A6M3 Model 32 arrived to Rabaul for deliver to Tainan Kokutai.
Aug 3, 1942 Tainan Kokutai move from Lae to Lakunai Rabaul.
Nov 1, 1942 Tainan Kokutai renamed as the 251th Kokutai.
Nov 15, 1942 251th Kokutai recalled to Toyohashi air base in Japan to replace its losses.
 
The model
 

Specifications for Model 21 revised and adjusted
Decals(Including dataplate)
Real registrations numbers after Tainan Kokutai
New IJN patch
Set Primary and secondary guns
Grey drop tank(329 liters)
PilotWW2JpnNavy
Use IJN code
Use only IJN weapons
Hangar and loading screens
New loadout screen(not more colour rose)
Default prop engine sound
 
See readme for others details
 

Credits and thanks
 
Original by ArmorDave
SF2 Zero and Rufe Pak by Wrench
Panel, I dont know, but thanks.
 
Happy flights

SF 2
SKIN for the Greek sb2c - 5 ....helldiver...
You can get the plane here....above..by veltro2k...
 
http://combatace.com...2c-1-helldiver/
 
Also don't forget the Helldiver Tweeks Pak by the wrench ...!!!!!!!!
http://combatace.com...ver-tweeks-pak/
 
http://combatace.com...ver-tweeks-pak/
 
It's very easy just unzip..and copy paste the files..in your plane ..folder...
They are 2skin's... one D bleu..and 1 light.. for the navy coperation....i think...!
Sorry is missing the number under the wing and in fuselage....!!
If someone want's is free to make...!! I still have problem's with number's as you see in last pic,...!!

Here you have a collection of generic skins representing various squadrons that operated the North American P-51D/K Mustang during WWII.
They are NOT 100% accurate and definitely NOT perfect since camoflage and/or markings patterns differed from plane to plane within the same squadron, therefore
the term "generic" (constructive criticism will be accepted, however, rivet-counters, nit-pickers and haters in general, well, you can talk amongst yourselves).
The idea being to give you the chance to fly your favorite Mustang squadron and rack-up your own kills, and for that porpuse I've also included a set of "kill"
markings.
As with the previous pack this was going to be a more accurate list but due to an increased work load I no longer have the time to go thru the process of creating and matching serials
and individual markings to each aircraft.
Some of the squadrons make use of the stock Mustang serial numbers and other stock numbers modified by me.
You must have the following for this pack to work:
1. Strike Fighters 2 Expansion Pack 1 installed to get the P-51.
2. WWII Nations.ini
3. WWII Formation.ini
4. WWII weapons pack
Also, you'll need to update your squadron list.
 
The squadron list goes as follows:
 
Pacific 1944 - 1945
P-51D Mustang
 
3rd ACG
- 4th FS©
15th FG
- 45th FS
- 78th FS
21st FG
- 46th FS
- 531st FS
35th FG
- 39th FS
71st FG
- 82nd TRS
506th FG
- 457th FS
- 458th FS
- 462nd FS
China / Burma / India
10th USAAF
1st ACG
2nd ACG
- 2nd FS
23rd FG
- 75th FS
- 118th TRS
311th FG
- 530th FS
P-51K Mustang
348th FG
- 340th FS
- 341st FS
- 342nd FS
- 460th FS
F-6D Mustang
71st TRG
- 82nd TRS - Pacific
F-6K Mustang
71st TRG
- 110th TRS - Pacific
 
Thanks to TW for the P-51 Mustang and the original textures.
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Enjoy!
A. Mariani

Hi there!
 
This is the second updated set of decals for the 4th FG P-51D/K Mustang skin set released back in July.
 
This set includes the correct serial numbers for the 335th FS' P-51D Mustangs. Plus some nose art (more coming later!).
Also included are a new decal.ini, new numbers.lst and new TextureSet.ini.
 
Warning: the decal.ini may need some editing depending on how you have your folders organized!
 
To install just drop in the corresponding folder and overwrite when prompted.

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4B 3./Erpr.Gr.210(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
Luftwaffe 3./ Erpr.Gr.210(Erprobungsgruppe 210)was the third staffel of the Gruppe and the only one equipped with Bf 109Es.
The others two squadrons operated with Bf 110C-4B, D-0, D-1 and other new and last versions of the Zerstörer.
3./Erpr.Gr.210 take on charge a batch of new Bf 109E-4B by July 1940 and began an intensive programme of training.
A red line was painted in the left canopy side to serve as reference at the dive(45 ° from 3000m).
On Jul 13, 1940 by 07.00 hours Erpr.Gr.210 move forward from its base at Denain to St Omer for start operations in convoy attacks. The group flew his first mission at 12.15 hours, targeting a convoy off Harwich .
Erpr.Gr.210 was a precision attack unit and after targeting convoy traffic, switch in the next phase of the Battle of Britain, to attack radar stations and airfields.
On Aug 15, 1940 Erpr.Gr.210 suffer heavy losses. After two succesfull sorties, the Gruppe depart by the 17.00 hrs to attack Kenley.
With the low setting sun, Erpr.Gr.210 dont find the escorting JG 52 and continued always a low altitude to London area.
The Gruppe made a long approach by the north and began the attack, but they mistook Croydon with Kenley. The long approach give to the RAF, enough time to intercept and
two Hurricanes squadrons(No.32 and No.111 Sqn)were converging to the Kenley area.
The attack cause moderate damage to Kenley and then Gruppenkommandeur, Hptm Rubensdorffer, ordered the retreat. But that was too late.
The Hurricanes went to chase the Bf 110s and the eight Bf 109E-4B led by Ltn.Horst Marx were no enough to content the attack.
The full Stab flight was destroyed(Rubendorsffer and his radio were KIA)and 2./Erpr.Gr.210 loss three others Bf 110s. Ltn.Marx try to save and protect Rubendorsffer but he was also hit and shot down.
Marx´s Bf 109 was one of the only two Bf 109s lost in combat by Erpr.Gr.210 by the Battle of Britain.
 


Install
 
Follow readme instructions
 
Bonus
 
PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.
 
Squadron list
 
Optional. List included main units of Battle of Britain(Luftwaffe and RAF)
 
Credtis

Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.

Happy flights!

SF2 WW2 & Post-War Spitfire XIV Skin/Ini Pak 3/31/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO (and post war) players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*** DLC #29 REQUIRED for this Mod!!!! ***
 
A reskinning of the stock 3W DLC 29 Spit XIV (14), adds a WW2 skin, and 2 early
post-war RAF skins.
They are:
 
No 130 "Punjab" Squadron (as seen in the ETO in late 44-thru wars end)
No 60 Squadron (Malaya, 1946)
No 28 Squadron (as seen at Tengah, 1948)
 
The Squadron Crest for each is used as the 'paint chip' seen on the loading
screen.
Included are modified data and loadout, userlist & main inis. For you viewing
pleasure, a brand NEW SF2-style Hangar screen. The assumption (oh! that word!!)
is being made that you've already made the aircraft player flyable, so no
cockpit bits are included. However, my "One Click Restore Main Ini" (patent
pending) is.
No weapons (bombs and guns) are included, as all stock items are being used,
but a drip tank is.
The canopy has been activated via the Standard Animation Keystroke ™,
Shift/0.
All markings are decals (excepting SEAC bands), and decal randomization is TRUE
(but is acting quite "oddly" for some reason).
 
*Please Note: if you have PauloPanz's EXCELLENT Spit 14 skin pak, you may want
to backup and compare his data ini to mine. You may also want to create a NEW
One Click Restore ini ™, after it automaticly adds his skins -- See notes
for changes.*
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are
included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Spitfire MkIa, No.19 Sqn RAF, Fowlmere, September 1940
 
No.19 Squadron was the first RAF unit to be equipped with the Spitfire, which entered service in August 1938. The squadron was based at the time at Duxford in Cambridgeshire, now famous for its Warbirds. By September 1940, the squadron had been reissued with 8-gun MkIa aircraft after a month-long rather unsuccessful operational trial of the 20mm cannon-armed MkIb.
 
Squadron Leader Brian 'Sandy' Lane led 19 Squadron during the later part of the Battle, flying P9386 'K', recognisable by its yellow ex-OTU spinner. Other noteworthy members include Flt Sgt George 'Grumpy' Unwin, one of the original members of the squadron at the time the Spitfire entered service (X4179 'H'); Sgt Bernard Jennings flying X4474 'I' and Flight Lt Walter 'Farmer' Lawson with X4170.
 
Serial numbers in this pack correspond to aircraft used by 19 Squadron during September 1940, although many of these aircraft were on strength only for some days, for obvious reasons. Where possible, I have tried to ensure that the individual letter and serial number correspond to reality.
 
For use ONLY with SF2 including the Israel Expansion Pack. This will NOT work if you do not have the stock TW Spitfires installed and working.
 
Includes 2048 and 1024 size skin sheets.
 
Credits:
Model by Third Wire
Flight Dynamics by ShrikeHawk based on TW Spitfire MkIXc
Cockpit by Kesselbrut
Skin, decals, data.ini modifications, formations, sounds and assembly by ndicki
Guns by AvHistory

3rd Wire SF2 P-51D, USAF Decal Fix, and Data ini Tweeks


 

=For SF2, Full-4 Merged Installs and/or SF2:I, with Expansion Pak 1=


 
This VERY small mod to the P-51D from SF2 Expansion makes a couple of changes to the stock USAFSilver1 skin, adding the tail tag to the vert fin, and NationName to the wings, as is Historically Correct ™ after October, 1947.
 
The data ini tweeks add a landing light, the 3 formation lights under the starboard wing, and activate the canopy via a manual animation key (shift/0).
 
A ww2 pilot figure is included, as I used this figure in the data ini. More appropriate figures would be either of Deigo's USAF50s figures, as by 1948, USAF pilots had done way with the soft leather helmets, and were using the new 'bone domes'. These ARE reccomended replacements.
 
Full, easy to follow instructions are included. You =WILL= be adding a new pilot folder, and a new sub-folder to the game's main /Decals folder for the "U.S. AIR FORCE" tail tag decal.
As always, it's reccomended you read this document through before installing. It's actually QUITE simple, for a change!! <grin>
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein