WW2 Era Aircraft Skins

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

SF2 WW2 MTO Kittyhawk IA, 112 Squadron
 
-- Something for the WW2 MTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*There is a distinct probabality that this mod =WILL= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs.
After all, it's just a skin and decals!! However, the decal radomization will not be
functional in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs*
 
A fairly simple redecaling for Raven's Kittyhawk Mk.IA as flown with 112 Squadron in Egypt
and the Western Desert. In fact, other than the skins getting a light coating of dirt and
smoke, it's still Raven's original skin. This will add the Squadron Code, plane-in-group
letters and serial number decals to his original skin. It just overwrites the decals and
texture set ini (although the skin map will also overwrite, too. don't worry about that!)
 
This skin is still in bmp format, so it's usable in SF/Wo*. Decal randomization is TRUE.
All the markings are decals, which (serials, plane-in-group letters) are reused from
another Kittyhawk skins set.
Also included, is a NEW loading screen from my AvArt collection
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So,
please =READ= them.
 
With Thanks To Raven for the bird!
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO P-40E Skin Pak
 
-- 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 damage textures) will =NOT= be functional. Use in 1stGens has
not, and cannot be, tested by me.*
 
Some reskins for Raven's recently Released P-40E Warhawk. These skins represent USAAF
squadrons in the South West Pacific (SWP) -northern Australia, New Guinea- region from
approximately April 1942 onwards. And a "interesting" skin, as I hate wasting decals
(grin).
 
In this pack you'll get:
 
7th FS, 49th FG -Bunyaps (OD/Grey)
8th FS, 49th FG -Black Sheep (Green/Tan/Grey camo)
9th FS, 49th FG -Iron Knights (OD/Grey)
 
and...
 
The Flying Legion (OD/Grey) - somewhat of a "What If..." skin from the motion picture "Sky
Captain and the World of Tommorrow. You may keep it, or delete as you desire. I won't be
insulted or hurt; I promise!!
 
Skins remain in their bmp format.
New DDS damage textures (usable on all Raven's Warhawk/Kittyhawk in SF2 only) are
included!
New aircraft plane-in-group number decals, in correct sequencing for the 3 Real Life ™
squadron are included. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins. There are no nose arts.
The squadron patch is used for the 7th, 8th and 9th FS. Also, via the use of my (patent
pending) fake SqTail decal, the squadron name display is now active on the Loadout Screen.
My modified Loadout ini is also included. As is an SF2 Version of the drop tank (for those
that haven't converted it yet).
The skins have been run through the template (thank you Raven for that!), and have had a
layer of dirt, stains and 'clouds' added for weathering.
 
A rebuilt version of my "Box Art" style Hangar screen, USAAF PTO specific (in SF2 jpg
format) is included.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE
read them BEFORE installing this pack!!!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other stuff
that might be interesting.
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Vought F4U-1 "Birdcage" Corsair Generic USMC Skin Pak (TMF/MM) 7/27/2013
 
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
= For WW2 PTO Usage ONLY on the TMF/MM Birdcage Corsair!!! =
 
This is a 'generic' USMC skin and decal pack for the TMF/MM F4U-1 "Birdcage" Corsair. The aircraft is finished in the late 1943 "3 Tone Camo", and has the 3 digit aircraft ID numbering. These numbers represent the last 3 digits of the BuNum, and was the fairly standard way land base USMC squadrons used on their aircraft. The aircraft carries the standard late 43 blue Star-and-Bar.
 
This skins is in jpg format, and decal randomization is set to TRUE. Although 'named' for VMF124 (L for Late), it is designed to represent NO particular USMC squadron. It also used the SF2 'time switch' to "turn on" this skin in October, 1943.
 
A new Data ini is also provided, with changes/tweeks that 'fix' some issues caused by the 5/13 and 7/13 patches. With luck, they won't need messing with again!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!!
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO F6F-5 Hellcat Skins Pak 9/10/2013
 
-- Something for the PTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
Some new skins for Geo's F6F Hellcat; in particular for the F6F-5 Mod I did of it.
 
If you don't already have it, You can find the aircraft at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13316-sf2-ww2-pto-f6f-hellcat-pak/
 
You'll also need to be sure you have the update pak installed as well (that adds a few interesting goodies), available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13541-sf2-ww2-faa-f6f-5-hellcat-skin-and-ini-update-pak/
 
I've listed these in case there are newcomers, or old timers that haven't "caught up". This is simple and basic CYA.
 
Again, PLEASE NOTE!!! These skins are for Geo's Hellcat =ONLY=, NOT for the DAT ones.
 
Skin/Decal sets included in this pack are for...
 
VF-7 "Lucky 7", USS Hancock
VF-11 "Sundowners", USS Hornet
VF-14 "Iron Angels", USS Wasp
 
All aircraft carry the correct "G" system markings for the time frame.
Decal randomization is set to TRUE for all. All are in the later "Dark Gloss Navy Blue" overall finish.
 
They depict late(ish) war schemes (Dark Gloss Navy Blue), in particularly in last quarter of 1944, and to war's end (ie: Battle of the Phillipine Sea, and Invasion of the Phillipines timeframe.)
Each skin uses the historical WW2 squadron patch as the paint chip, seen on the Loadout Screen.
 
A slightly tweeked data ini is also included, as I changed the pilot's position slightly to remove a clipping issue on the canopy rail. Make SURE you have the update pack listed above installed FIRST before appling this new data ini!!!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO Mitsubishi J2M Raiden, 302 Kokutai Skinpak 9/15/2013
 
-- Something for the PTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (ONLY!!!) =
 
A new skin for Veltro2K's J2M Raiden. This skin represents aircraft of 302 Kokutai based at Atsugi
AB, Japan in late 1944 thru 1945.
 
While the national markings remain painted on, the "NationName" display has been activated via my
'fake insigina' decal statement. Decal randomization is TRUE.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read
them!!!
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO B-24D 319th BS, 1943-44 Skin/Decals Pak 9/15/2013
 
-- Something for the PTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A new skin for the B-24D Liberator by pasko. This skin represents aircraft of the 319th BS of the 90th BG "Jolly Rogers" in their mid-to-late livery as seen in New Guinea and the Southwest Pacific operations areas, circa 1943 thru 1944.
 
It is designed for use the SF2(ish) B-24D mod, available at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13842-sf2-ww2-b-24d-liberator-eto-mto-pak/
 
The skin is brand new(ish), from my Home Grown Template ™, and is in jpg format. New serial number decals were created; they should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they don't accurately represent the unit, but DO represent the correct model variant depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE. There are NO nose arts.
This skin makes use of the Post-Sept 43 "Star-and-Bar" (white outlined).
 
In essence, it's a rebadging of the 42-43 skin already available. This skin uses the "StartDefaultDate" SF2 switch, and will automaticaly turn on in November, 1943.
As this skin IS Theatre specific to the Pacific regions, you'll have to do some editing after installing to the B-24D above in your PTO-centric mods folder, and remove or rename the ETO/MTO skins.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Happy Landings!
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

Hurricane Mk1 - Belgium 1940
 
This skin is for Ravens' Hurricane Mk1. Not much has been changed from the original template so most of the credit for this skin must go tho him.
 
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In an attempt to modernise their fighter force the Belgians ordered 20 Hurricanes and obtained a licence to build a further 80 of which only one (H42) was delivered to the air force.
 
It seems only 11 Hurricanes were serviceable at the outbreak of hostilities. These were all based at Schaffen as part of 2/I/2 Ae (No. 2 Squadron of No. 1 Group of No. 2 Air Regiment). 8 Hurricanes were lost at Schaffen to the Luftwaffe attack on 10 May 1940.
 
 
 
LloydNB

SF2 WW2 P-40N, 74th FS, China Pak 11/30/2013
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO CBI 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, jpg format -will need conversiont to bmp) will be functional. Use in 1stGens has not, and cannot be, tested by me.*
 
**Note x2: this mod is designed for use ONLY in a CBI-Centric WW2 mods folder**
 
A simple redecaling for Raven's P-40N20-CU, represents the 74th FS, 23rd FG "Flying Tigers" in late 1943-through the war's end (or, in reality, when they got replaced by Mustangs in late 44).
 
All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are no nose arts. Also, via the use of my (patent pending) fake SqTail decal, the squadron name display is now active on the Loadout Screen.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
(and yes, the screenie IS over the rebuilt WW2 China map)

SF2 WW2 CBI P-40K-5 Skin & Tweeks Pak 11/14/2013
 
-- 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) will =NOT= be functional. Use in 1stGens has not, and cannot be,
tested by me.*
 
**Note x2: this mod is designed for use =ONLY= in a WW2 CBI-Centric mods folder. Some
Theatre specific changes have been effected, and should =ONLY= be used in the CBI!!!**
 
This is =NOT= the full aircraft; you'll be adding all this stuff to the original.
Some mods, tweeks, and 2 new skin/decal sets for Raven's P-40K-5-CU Warhawk, is seen in
China durning WW2.
 
Included are 2 skins for the 23rd FG, aka "Flying Tigers"
 
74th Fighter Squadron, in late 42 (star-and-ball)
 
75th Fighter Squadron, in late 43 (star-and-bar)
 
The squadron patch (ww2 versions!) will be seen as the paint chip for each skin on the
Loadout screen.
Skins remain in their bmp format.
New DDS damage textures (usable on all Raven's Warhawk/Kittyhawk in SF2 only) are
included!
Several new inis are included;
 
main
Data
Loadout
Userlist
 
The data ini makes use of my "kit-bashed" FM, that while (semi) SF2-compliant, still
needs fine tuning by an Expert. At least now, it won't mush into the ground and explode.
You are advised to back up your original inis, and full instructions are in the "To
Install" section.
The DF Loop antenna has been added via the 'fake pilot' method
Canopy Opens/Closes via the Standard Animation Keystroke ™, Shift/0.
 
All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are no nose arts. Also,
via the use of my (patent pending) fake SqTail decal, the squadron name display is now
active on the Loadout Screen (74th only).
 
No weapons are included, except SF2 Versions of the new bombs (for those that haven't
converted them yet).
New SF-2 compliant "Box Art" style 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.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE
read them!!
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 ETO P-47C/D, 334th FS, 4th FG Skinpak 1/5/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A slight reskinning/rebadging for Wolf's P-47 (Razorback), represents the 334th
FS, 4th FG shortly after converting from Spitfires to early P-47
"Thunderbolts".
 
This package is designed to work on/with my "P-47C/D (Early) Pak", available at
the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13740-sf2-ww2-eto-p-47cd-early-pak/
 
Included is a slightly modified data ini, with corrected operation dates,
rounded to closest whole month. (you may with to back up the original data ini,
as a 'just in case', before installing this pak)
No weapons or pilot figures are included; you should have them already. The
skin is in jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE.
The other 3 squadrons of the 4th can be easily recreated, by simple making a
"SCode.tga" (squadron code letter decal).
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are
included. So, please read them.
 
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 RAF SEAC Douglas Dakota Skin Pak 3/20/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 CBI players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged, + Expansion Pak 1 (REQUIRED!) =
 
*You must have SF2:I Exp Pak 1, as this mod REQUIRES the stock 3W C-47*
 
This pak contains Skin/Decal mods for the Stock 3rd Wire C-47A, representing RAF Dakota's in WW2, in the India/Burma (SEAC) theatre. None of my research has turned up an information if they were camoflagued, so the aircraft is in standard OD/Grey.
 
Supplied are 26 plane-in group letters and RAF serial number decals. The serials, while correct for the Dakota, represent no particular unit and should be considered 'generic' in nature. There are NO squadron codes.
Decal randomization is TRUE
Also supplied is an updated/edited/adjusted C-47A User list, with many corrected dates.
 
*NOTE: this skin pak is for RAF Daks in SEAC =ONLY=!!! Read: your CBI mods folder.*
 
This little mod comes about as I'm sick and tired of seeing Dakota's parked on my terrains, with incorrect WW2 theatre markings (while not perfect even WITH this, they're a LOT closer!)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please =READ= them BEFORE installing this mod!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 Ki-44 64 Sentai CBI Skin Pak 4/15/2014
 
-- Something for the CBI players --
 
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
Just a reskin for Geo's Ki-44 "Tojo", representing 4 Chutai, 64 Sentai in Burma/Indochina in WW2.
 
If you don't have it already, the aircraft can be found at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14106-sf2-ww2-ptocbi-nakajima-ki-44-tojo-by-geo/
 
From a 'partial' redrawn template, the skin maps remain in bmp format. There are no individual aircraft markings, just the Chutai designator.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 ETO, P-51B Mustang, 336th FS Skin Pak 6/28/14
 
= For SF2, (Full 5 Merged Reccomended/Prefered) =
 
A new skin for ETO based P-51B (square canopy) Mustangs. This is for Wolf's Mustang, not any others. If you don't have the SF2 Uprated version of Wolf's P-51B, you get it at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13737-sf2-ww2-eto-p-51b-mustang-pak/
 
This skin represents aircraft from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Figher Group, in 1944 (before D-Day, or after, assuming the Invasion Stripes are removed).
 
The aircraft is finished standard OD/Grey, with white QIMs
The skin is in jpg format, and is slightly revamped from earlier version, with new panel and rivet lines. All markings (excepting the QIMs and national markings) are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. Serial numbers are 100% correct, and matched to the 'plane-in-group' letters, excpeting those marked with a star (*). Those aricraft DID serve in the 336, but I was unable to match the serials to any individual letter. There are NO nose arts, excepting Gentile & Godfrey's red checks, and Gentile's "Shangra-La". Others texture/decal artists are encouraged to do the leg/brain work if they wish to create others. Be advised, there may not be enough mesh positions for correct placements.
Also, included is a modified loadout ini, as I'd originally inadvertently assigned the drop tanks to the wrong hardpoints!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
(this is an expansion of the pack seen previously in the "Decals, How To?" discussion thread in the SF2 Mods/Skinning Forum. If you DID download that pack from the attachement in that thread, you are advised to DELETE the 336 skin and decals folders, as this WILL replace it)

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 B-25C/D Mitchell, MTO Skin Pak 7/15/2014
(Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
 
This pack contains a Theatre Specific skin/decal set for the recently released B-25C/D by Veltro2K.
The aircraft is available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14905-sf2-ww2-pto-b-25cd-mitchell-pak/
 
You should install this aircraft FIRST to your MTO-centric mods folder BEFORE installing this pak. Instructions on what files are to be replaced (or overwritten), are in the "To Install" section below.
 
The unit(s) represented herein are:
 
81st BS
82nd BS
 
Both from the 12th Bomb Group, as seen in Egypt/Libya in mid-late 1942 through 1943 (later in Tunisia). The aircraft is finished in "desert pink" and neutral grey. The insignia is the standard 'star and ball' without the yellow surround.
 
There is one skin, in the main aircraft folder, and it's in jpg format. All markings are decals The serials are 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft within these unit, but ARE for the model variant depicted. Decal randomization is set to TRUE. There are NO nose arts. Other texture artists are encouraged to do the research, and create proper artwork decals. "Battle Numbers" for both squadron are 100% correct.
New, Theatre Specific ™ Data and loadout inis are included, and these will overwrite/replace those from the orignal release pak, linked above.
Any other items included in the original pack, excepting as noted, are reused here.
 
When in game you'll (still) see
 
B-25C/D Mitchell (v2k)
 
This will differentiate this Mitchell from any others you may (or may not) have.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! You will either be backing up/renaming some inis, deleting the orignal skins and decals, and applying the items in this kit.
You are advised to unzip this package to a temp folder, your desktop or somewhere easily accessed and READ the install instructions BEFORE intalling. Makes things easier, doncha know!
 
REMINDER: this skin pak is =ONLY= for an MTO Centric Mods folder.
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

P-51D Mustang - 5th Air Force
 
Here you have a collection of generic skins representing the 5th 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 B-25H Mitchell, 1st Air Commando Group Skin Pak 7/25/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 CBI players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
This is a skin/decal pak for the recently released B-25H by Veltro2K. You can get the aircraft at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14921-sf2-ww2-pto-b-25h-mitchell-gunship-pak/
 
This skin is for the Bomber Section of the 1st ACG as used in Burma/India theatre.
The skin is in jpg format,
All markings are decals (excepting the ACG stripes), and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are NO nose arts. Serials should be considered 'generic' in nature, but ARE for this version of the Mitchell.
 
On the Loadout Screen, in the skin selection drop-down. you'll see:
 
1st ACG (B/I)
 
(B/I indicating Burma/India usage. Yes, I know that terrains isn't finished yet....)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! Seriously, you'll be doing some ini editing, so follow the instructions herein.
 
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 B-25H Mitchell, 82nd BS Skin Pak 7/25/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 MTO & CBI players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
This is a skin/decal pak for the recently released B-25H by Veltro2K. You can get the aircraft at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14921-sf2-ww2-pto-b-25h-mitchell-gunship-pak/
 
This skin is for the 82nd Bomb Squadron of the 12th Bomb Group, as used in =BOTH= the MTO and CBI (specificly, India/Burma with occasional side trips to China). In early 1944 the entire 12th BG transfered to India, bringing along all their hardware. Individual aircraft markings (ie: battle numbers) used the MTO stayed exacty the same in the CBI for the entire Group.
The skin is in jpg format, and the aircraft is finished in standard OD/Grey.
All markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There ARE nose arts (4 to be exact), and those have been matched to their exact aircraft via serial number. All other serials should be considered 'generic' in nature, but ARE for this version of the Mitchell.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!!
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 PTO B-25G Mitchell, 823rd BS Replacement Skin 7/29/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
First off, my apologies to everyone, especially Veltro2K. When I sent the original B-25G package to him, I'd used the "blank" skin, without the squadron specific marking for the 823rd BS.
 
THIS skin will replace the original one in that package. It now carries the correct color markings on the tail and cowlings for the "Tigers".
Also included, just for fun, is a extra unmarked skin, named "blank-b-25g.jpg", without any markings for other texture artists to use in creating other units, if they wish.
This replacement skin is exactly the same, so no adjustments to the decals or anything else will be required.
 
Installation is simple: just unzip the archive, and drop into you PTO mods folder, or where ever you've installed the B-25G (mind you, this =IS= a PTO specific skin!!)
 
Again, my apologies.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
Note: the Full B-25G Aircraft Package will also be updated with this corrected skin

P-51D Mustang - 14th Air Force
 
Here you have a collection of generic skins representing the 14th 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 FAA Seafire Mk.IIIC, 807 NAS, BEIF 10/5/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 Fleet Air Arm players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: this is designed for use in a PTO mods folder built from the SF2NA exe, as it has the proper carrier coding. Also, be advised a correct and proper CBI map with the carrier coding is still in the works.*
 
The package contains a =NEW= skin for Cocas' Seafire Mk.IIIC as issued to Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm squadrons in British East Indies Fleet. If you don't have the aircraft, you can get it at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/15028-sf2-ww2-faa-seafire-mkiiic-pak-by-cocas-aircraft-factory-co/
 
Skin included in this package is:
 
Royal Navy:
No. 807 NAS, BEIF, embarked on HMS HUNTER in 1945
 
The aircraft carries 'standard' SEAC markings for the period. Code and "plane in group" letters (18) are correct for East Indies Fleet use, but I have not found any references if they carried the "D5" code with HUNTER in the Med. Most likely, they did. In that case, a different skin for MTO usage would be needed, and the national markings decals would need replacing. I have included the PSD I used to make the fuselage codes for any other skinners to use for that purpose, or for other FAA aircraft.
All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
-for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division-

SF2 WW2 MTO P-47D Razorback, 64th FS Skins/Decals Pak 12/24/2014
 
-- Something for the MTO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
A new skin/decal set for the MTO (Theatre Specific) P-47D Razorback by Cocas & Co.
 
The Theatre specific aircraft is available at the following url:
http://combatace.com/files/file/15203-sf2-ww2-mto-republic-p-47d-razorback-thunderbolt-by-cocas/
 
Skin included in this pak are:
 
12th AF:
64th FS, 57th FG "Black Scorpions"
 
All markings are decals, and Decal randomization is TRUE.
The aircraft is finished in standard 0D/Grey, with MTO Theatre markings.
Please note, MTO Theatre, Squadron and/or Group specific markings -ARE- painted on.
The serials herein should be considered "generic" in nature, but ARE for the correct model variant. There are NO nose arts.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 39th FS, PTO P-47D "Razorback" Thunderbolt Skin Pak 12/22/2014
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
*This mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, at any patch level. It was built for SF2 ONLY!!.*
 
**REMINDER: this pack is for PTO Razorback Jugs -only-!!! And by PTO, this means SoWesPac, NOT CBI, not the Solomons, etc!!! This would include New Guinea, points north and west, and obviously the Philipines.**
 
This is a new skin for Cocas' PTO P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt. If you don't have it already, you can get the aircraft at the following url:
http://combatace.com/files/file/15204-sf2-ww2-pto-republic-p-47d-razorback-thunderbolt-by-cocas/
 
The skin included is for:
 
39th FS, 35th FG, as seen in the Phillipines in mid-1944 (also slightly earlier)
 
It represents the aircraft in their later scheme, up until the time the 35th converted to Mustangs. (oddly, almost all of 5th AF Jugs carried the tail stripes of one kind or another).
All markings are decals, and Decal randomization is TRUE.
The aircraft is finished in Overall Natural Metal, with "new style" Southwest Pacfic markings as of mid-1944. These are the pre-war style red rudder stripes, with a blue leading edge on the Rudder.
Please note, SWP Theatre, Squadron and/or Group specific markings -ARE- painted on.
The serials herein should be considered "generic" in nature, but ARE for the correct model variant.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
=for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division=