Aircraft Skins

57th FIS Skin pack by Dave and Sundowner
 
2 skins for the F-4E_78 as the early ADC and late TAC skin. Also one for the F-15 Superpack F-15C_85.

Minn ANG F-4D late 70's early 80's

906th TFG/89th TFS Skin pack for F-4D_78. It covers all schemes used (SEA, Euro and Hill Grey) and uses the actual tail codes the unit flew with.
 
This skin represents the 906th TFG/89th TFS, USAF Reserve F-4D's from Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Ohio circa 1982-1989.
 
The 89th traces its lineage to that of a troop carrier squadron during World War II, flying the Douglas C-47 Skytrain from 1943 – 1945. The 89th earned a Distinguished Unit citation for their efforts in the air assault during the D-Day invasion of France on the 6th of June 1944. The 89th flew throughout the European campaign including the Battle of the Buldge. The squadron was stationed at Baer Field, IN, Sedalia AAFLD, MO, Laurin –Maxton AAB, NC, and various fields throughout the European Theater. The 89th also flew various types of gliders during the same period including the CG-4, CG-13 and the British made Horsa 1-A. Missions included airlift, airdrop, air evacuation and glider towing.
 
After the conclusion of WWII, the 89th was deactivated. In 1949 the 89th was activated in the Air Force Reserve as a Troop Carrier Squadron (medium). The unit flew the C-45 Expediter which was a military version of the Beechcraft Model 18 commercial transport. The squadron was stationed at Offutt AFB, NE, during the period.
 
The 89th also flew the C-46 Commando along with the C-45. The C-46 was a variant of the Curtis CW-20 commercial transport. The Commando carried more cargo than the famous C-47 and offered better performance at higher altitudes, but required more maintenance and had a higher loss rate. The C-46 was also flown by the 89th at Offutt AFB, NE.
 
The C-47 was flown again by the 89th during the same period as the C-45 and C-46 at Offutt AFB, NE. Missions included air, land, airdrop, and air evacuation. The 89th was ordered to active service during the Korean Conflict for a brief period in 1951.
 
In 1952, the 89th became a fighter-Bomber Squadron moving to Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The unit began flying the F-51. The F-51 Mustang was best remembered by its former designation as the P-51. The F-51 was powered by a Packard built Merlin V-1650 piston engine producing 1600 hp.
 
In 1954 the 89th converted to the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 was the first jet aircraft the 89th flew. Developed from the single seat P-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage three feet to allow for a second cockpit. The squadron flew the T-33 at the same time as the F-51 and the F-80 at Mitchell Field, WI.
 
In 1955 the 89th transitioned to the fighter version of the T-33, the F-80. The F-80 was flown in conjunction with the T-33 at Mitchell Field, WI.
 
In 1982 the 89th Fighter Squadron reactivated flying the F-4D Phantom II. The 89th flew the –D model, which had an upgraded radar, inertial navigation and other improvements. Missions for the 89th included air-to-air, air to ground, formation and air refueling. The F-4 was affectionately known as the Rhino and was incorporated into the squadron insignia.
 
In 1989 the 89th converted to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 was the most numerous front line fighters from the mid- 1980’s to the 1990’s. The 89th flew the –A and –B model block 10 series airplanes. The –B model was a two seat version of the –A. The 89th F-16A/B’s were powered by Pratt and Whitney F-100-PW-200 turbofan engine producing 25,000 lbs. of thrust with afterburner.
 
In 1994, the 89th Fighter Squadron was deactivated. The unit was immediately reactivated as the 89th Airlift Squadron and became half of the newly reactivated 445th Airlift Wing. The squadron took on the new mission of strategic long-range cargo transport starting with the C-141C in 1998. In 2005/2006 it converted to the C-5A Galaxy and in 2011 received its first C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. The mission of the 89th Airlift Squadron is to deliver personnel and cargo, on time, anywhere in the world.
 
To install just move the folders to your:
 
C:\Users\username\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2\Objects
 
Thanks to Sundowner for the skin. Thanks to DA for all the help getting these skins right.
 
Enjoy
 
Dave "USAFMTL"

Have Glass 2 paint scheme for the Team Viper F-16C Blk50 CM
 
by Ravenclaw and Jat.
 
This scheme represents the USAF's new F-16 scheme for low visibility called Have Glass 2.
 
Just add to your F-16CM_B50 and go fly. Also contains some model improvements.
 
Have fun.
 
Dave

VAW-112 "Golden Hawks" Hawkeye skin for SF2:North Atlantic
Original skin by 3rd wires DanW
 
Just add to your C:\Users\XXXXXXXXX\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic folder and go fly.
 
Extra special thanks to ST0RM for the decal sheet scan. It was blind luck that he had what I needed.
 
VAW-112 is the unit Tk put into the sim as part of the Nimitz battle group. This now gives it markings that will show by default when you fly the campaign or single mission
 
Enjoy
Dave

VAQ-134 "Garudas" EA-6B Prowler skin for SF2:North Atlantic
Original skin by 3rd wires DanW
 
Just add to your C:\Users\XXXXXXXXX\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 NorthAtlantic folder and go fly.
 
VAQ-134 is the unit Tk put into the sim as part of the Nimitz battle group. This now gives it markings that will show by default when you fly the campaign or single mission
 
Enjoy
Dave

F-14A VF-41 Black Aces Skin by Dave
 
While on deployment in the Mediterranean Sea on August 19, 1981, during a routine combat air patrol mission over the Gulf of Sidra, two Libyan Su-22 “Fitter” aircraft were shot down by Black Aces aircraft. The incident marked the first Navy air combat confrontation since the Vietnam War and the first ever for the F-14A Tomcat. It was the first time a variable wing geometry aircraft shot down another variable wing geometry aircraft. 1981 was also the first year in which the Black Aces won the COMNAVAIRLANT Battle Efficiency "E", signifying them as the most efficient squadron in the Atlantic Fleet. VF-41 was also awarded the Battle “E” in 1985 and 1989.
 
The 2 Sukhoi killers are in there too.
 
Templates and base skins by Column5 and EricJ.
 
For use with The Mirage Factory F-14A for SF2.
 
To install:
 
Drop the "Objects" folder into any SF2 install:
 
C:\Users\yourname\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
 
Let it overwrite the aircraft and decals folder names. The go fly.
 
Update 22 Jan 11
TF-30 and Glove vane updates by Caesar. Thank you sir.
 
Enjoy
Dave aka USAFMTL
 
For my friend Jamie.

A long time project of mine...
 
This is my template for the STOCK 3rd Wire A-1H Skyraider. It depict the VA-176 A-1H with the "BEE" scheme. As this is my first skin and did not want to be too complicated, this is a single layer one. With time, i will surely evolve :)
 
Just unzip the folder in your object/aircraft/a-1h directory.
 
Add the following in the A-1H.ini :
 
[TextureSetXXX]
Directory=VA176BEE
Name=VA176BEE
Nation=USN
Squadron=VA-176 "Thunderbolts"
Specular=0.000000
Glossiness=0.000000
Reflection=0.000000
 
XXX stands for the number in sequence.
 
I added another squadron patch then the VA-176 one used in the A-1 skin pack made by Wrench. So if you have then (hope you have) you will be able to find mine in the drop down list.
 
This skin is for an A-1 right out of the paint shop, so don't expect a dirty one here!
 
the template is jpeg format 2048 x 2048.
 
Work done on the skin : wings, body, tail, weapons pylons, tail wheel, main wheels, tail hook, engine, propeller and interior of the speed brakes.
 
Now it's yours to enjoy!
 
Mario C.

SF2 WW2 ETO Bristol Beaufighter TF.X, ANZAC Skin Pack 1/8/2016
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
As this skin/decal set is for the ANZAC Strike Wing Beaufighters, is it to be used on the recently released Beaufighter TFX (Early) by Cocas, avaliable at the following url:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/15981-sf2-ww2-eto-bristol-beaufighter-tfx-v9-by-cocas/
 
This pack contains the following aircraft & skin/decal sets:
 
Beaufighter TF Mk.X (Early)
 
No.455 Squadron (RAAF) (code - UB)
No.489 Squadron (NZ) (code - P6)
 
of the ANZAC Strike Wing. Both aircraft carry full D-Day markings. The SF2 "date swtich" is =NOT= used on either skin.
The Squadron Crest is used as the paint chip seen on the Loadout Screen. Skins are in jpg format. All markings are decals, and decal randomization is set to TRUE.
Serials for 489 should be considered 'generic' in nature, and use the serials from the "Coates" deacl folder from the original aircraft release.
Serials for 455 are 100% Historically Accurate ™ and are matched to the "plane in squadron" letter.
 
On the loadout screen, you'll see...
 
No. 455 Sqdn RAAF (D-Day Stripes)
No. 489 Sqdn NZ (D-Day Stripes)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please =READ= them BEFORE installing this mod!!!. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too.
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

- for Cocas Aircraft Factory -

New version skins of all Polish MiG-29's
-1 ELT
-1 ELT after 2012
-41 ELT
-41 ELT after 2012
-1 PLM, 1 ESK (CCCP)
-1 PLM, 2 ESK (CCCP)
-1 PLM ex Czech
-number 56 in memory Lt. Col Marian Pisarek
-number 111 in memory Lt Miroslaw Feric
-number 115 in memory Capt Boleslaw Gladych
-number 111 Baltic Air Policing 2006(Lt Grzegorz "Zugi" Zugaj)
-number 115 Baltic Air Policing 2006(Lt Col Robert "Skuter" Cierniak
-number 77 Baltic Air Policing 2006(Capt Witold "Toyo" Sokól)
-number 40 Baltic Air Policing 2006
-number 105 individual skin
-number 114 individual skin
-number 115 on memory of visit French Mirages in Poland
 
 
 
This is repack of my skins MiG-29. It contains all my Polish skins, all updates and new numbers.
Before use this pack please delete all of Polish MiG-29 skins.

This is my template set for the STOCK 3rd Wire A-1H & A-1J Skyraiders.
 
These are multi layered Photoshop format (PSD) templates for the three main maps
 
body
left_wing
tail
 
the templates are 2048 x 2048. there is also a "nodes" map for each, to assist in finding the little odd bits.
 
the right wing is mapped identically to the left, so the only difference would be for camoflague patterns.
All my myriad layers are intact, which explains the HUGE size of each of them. You may keep or discard those layers that you don't need as you see fit (many are experiments for a mod that fell through)
 
Somehow or another, these slipped my notice, and should have been uploaded a looooong time ago.
 
Happy Skinning!
 
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 1950s USMC AD-6 (A-1H) Skyraider Skin Pack 12/13/2015
 
= For SF2 (or Any & All =at= Full- Merged) =
 
*Note: must have SF2:V as part of your merged install to access the A-1H aircraft itself.*
 
The package represents USMC AD-6 (A-1H) Skyraider squadrons of the mid-1950s. Included in this set are skins for:
 
VMA-212
VMA-333
VMA-225*
VMA-251*
 
*Note: In Real Life ™ service, these 2 squadron used AD-4B (and AD-5) aircraft, but as there is little difference between the marks, for gaming purposes, are used with the AD-6/A-1H. (they =CAN= be added to the "SF2 AD-4B Skyraider, KAW Era" mod here at CA, but you'll have the blue drop tanks on your grey/white skins, but that DID happen in Real Life. Or one can hand-load the 'white' drop tanks.)
 
All aircraft use a pool of modex and BuNums, with individual air group letters. In this respect, they should be considered "generic" in nature. All markings, excepting special squadron paint schemes (VMA-225 only) are decals. All skin maps are in jpg format. Decal randomizaion is TRUE. For those squadrons that are listed in the stock 3w "squadronlist.ini", a decal is used to activate the squadron name display on the loadout screen.
 
Reminder: nothing is included herein that makes them Player Flyable. There is a superb cockpit by Dels you should have already! If you don't, what ARE you waiting for?? :)
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

A-team Lynx Has3 model, ARGENTINA ARMADA photorealistic skin...
 
Orginal file A-team...
''Para los amigos argentinos''
 
Good hunting...

A-team Lynx HAS3 and Lynx AH7 models photorealistic skinpack,
 
Orginal files A-Team,
 
Additions were made over the original file,
 
Covering tried to make a more realistic,
 
I hope you will like it...
 
Good hunting....
 

SF2 Lockheed YF-12A "Starduster" (Veltro2K) Redux...
by Viper63a
 
This started out as an add-on pack to the "What If... SF2 Lockheed (Y)F-12A Starduster by Veltro2K" pack released by Wrench, but by the time I got done with it...it became a stand alone pack. Nothing else is required, but if you want to download the inspiration for this pack, you can find it here...
 
http://combatace.com/topic/76491-what-if-sf2-lockheed-yf-12a-starduster-by-veltro2k/
 
This pack adds the YF-12A "Starduster" and a new 1950/60s era pilot in grey flight suit. Comes complete with new skins, Hangar, Loading, Loadout and Decal files.
 
As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case.
 
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed).
 
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
 
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2...
 
Original "Readmes" are in the Extra folder with some other goodies...
 
Enjoy!
 
=Viper=
 
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Credits:
Veltro2k for the YF-12A
???? for the J-79 engine and AB sounds -- spillone? fubar? !!!I can't remember WHERE they came from;
Pasko for the orignal MiG Pilot figure and his F-106 cockpit (reused/modded herein)
Wrench for the original ini work, decals and assembling the package
 
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'What if' Delta Dart F.1 (F-106A) Royal Air Force Skin pack
 
Decal are all stock TW Lightning decals so you can change the squadron to any RAF Lightning Squadron and the correct markings should show.
 
- 1 Polished Silver Skin
 
- 1 All Over Green Skin
 
- 1 Two Tone Air Defense Grey
 
You MUST have the SF2 F-106A pack installed:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/14246-f-106a-delta-dart-for-sf2/
 
You MUST have a SF2 Title installed with a Lighning e.g. SF2 Expansion Pack 2
 
Credits:
 
- Pasko and his team that did the F-106A above.
 
- Geary for the F-106A templates.
 
Enjoy!
 
Dan (Dtmdragon)

SF2 A-1J Skyraider VA-115 Camo Skin 11/30/2015
 
= For SF2V (or Any & All at Full- Merged) =
 
*Note: must have SF2:V as part of your merged install to access the A-1H aircraft itself.*
 
This skin/decal pak represents VA-115 "Arabs" during their Oct 1965-June 1966 deployment in South East Asia aboard USS Kitty Hawk. It represents the experimantal 2-tone green camoflague use during that cruise. It should be noted, sources only point to 3 aircraft actually being painted such, but I've given you a full 12 aircraft squadron.
 
The skin is in jpg format, and decal randomization is TRUE. I've also included a new, fully updated data ini, that has all the corrected lighting and so forth. Canopy and wingfold operation are the Standard Keystrokes (shift/0 canopy, shift/9 wingfold). Be advised, folding the wings with ordanance loaded, the items don't move with it. Also included are new sounds for flaps, gear and engine.
The skin uses the SF2 "date switch statement" that will (hopefully!) turn it on in October 1965.
What is NOT included are the cockpit or other items that make it flyable. You should have these already. If not, what are you waiting for???
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

angelp, WhiteBoySamurai Andrea Doria Class Destroyer 1.0 package, eurocopter cougar model, photorelistic skins, French navy and Turkish Air Force...
 
Thx angelp and WhiteBoySamurai...

Harrier GR.3 Trial Camouflage schemes.
 
 
 
As part of the Harrier II GR.7 development a new two tone green and a two tone grey camouflage pattern were trialled on two of the RAF’s GR.3 Harriers.
 
The Green scheme was chosen for the GR.7 as it was thought to be the most suitable in the low level European cold war environment. However the GR.7 soon switched to the grey scheme with the change to medium level tactics.
Combatace fair use agreement applies.
 
 
 
Instillation:
 
Simply drop in your mods folder.
 
Will work with the stock Harrier GR.3 and my GR.3 (82) Falklands War Modified:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/12988-sf2-harrier-gr3-82-falklands-war-modified/
 
 
 
Credits:
 
Thirdwire.
 
Wrench for the TW GR.1 Template.
 
Nato Fighters team for the Harrier fuselage serial numbers.
 
 
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan (dtmdragon).

Su-34 skin
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This is a very small mod based on original skin by Insky group. Underside is from WINGSOVERISRAEL [david].
 
Installation:
 
You need the Su-34 mod, not included here.
 
Extract folder named Grey to your aircraft folder. Soviet folder goes to Decals.
 
Note: This is the first time that I upload, if I missing something, someone or is wrong, please let me know.
 
Thanks
 
del Rey
November 19,2015

 
Banidos Team HAL Tejas beta model prototype and IAF2 skins, thx Banidos Team and Torno

Fictional skin for Viper Teams' F-16C Block 30/32 to make it look like a fictional fighter plane for the croatian air force.
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1. Grab the F-16C Block 30/32 here:
http://combatace.com/files/file/12924-f-16c-block-3032-by-the-viper-team/
 
2. Drop the skin folder into the desired aircrafts' folder.
Drop the Decals folder into the Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
 
CREDITS
 
For the F-16C Block 30/32:
 
Pit by ravenclaw. (Somebody stop him!)
Models by bpao, modified highly by Jat and ravenclaw. (You guys are one hell of a team)
Skins templates by Migbuster (Went back and made even higher res skins...because he could)
MFD panel glass by Stary (Did you know he does terrains and clouds too?)
Units skins by Jat, Pureblue, Dave and EricJ
Weapons by ravenclaw and GrinchWSLG (Masters of disaster)
Technical adviser, Sony Tuckson (If we got it wrong he cracked the whip!)
Avionics by Jat and Crusader (You cant get anything past Crusader, the best MK1 eyeball in SF)
Brain32, for FM, Avionics work. (He found that Mach 1 is FAST.)
Crash test Dummy, Dave (Thank god he doesn't have a usable brain)
CrazyhorseB34, ini work (and the other dummy)
 
And also big thanks to Dave for providing the templates!
 
Have fun!
 
ValAstur

This mod represents the Israeli Air Force's Stratofreighter tankers. It has several historically accurate serials based on available photographs
and a decal sheet set. For simplicity I chose to release this as a skin for the C-97G rather than ini editing the radomes off for a proper B377.
 
Included
One skin for the aircraft and one folder for the decals
 
Required
Veltro2k and Wrench's C-97G Stratofreighter mod : http://combatace.com/files/file/15862-sf2-boeing-c-97-cargo-hc-97-ars-pak/
 
Installation
download, unzip, allow merging. should not need overwrite permission.
 
Research material: Google image search, IsraDecal 1:72 IDF B377 Stratofrieghter decal set

Credits
 
Veltro original model and skin
Wrench general layout of decal.ini and tga, skin psd (extra thanks, saved alot of time Sir!)
daddyairplanes fine tune of decals, Anak skin and decal.ini edits
Wrench and NEILS checking that i didn't do too bad a job on this project
 
yes very similar credits to another mod!
 
i hope that you enjoy this mod.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
2 Nov 2015

This mod represents the Air National Guard's Stratofreighter tankers from 1965 until retirement in 1978.
It has two skins for Creek Party in 1965 and another in 1972 for additional units that transitioned later.
 
Included
Two skins for the aircraft and one folder for the decals, as well as the .psd that i adjusted the skin with.
 
Installation
download, unzip, allow merging. should not need overwrite permission.
 
Required
Veltro2k' KC-97L Stratofreighter: http://combatace.com/files/file/15853-kc-97l-stratofreighter/
 
/////// About Operation Creek Party ////////
"1967 saw the beginning of Operation Creek Party. This operation provided air refueling support to United States
Air Forces in Europe tactical aircraft through the rotation of ANG aircrews and aircraft flying from Rhein Main Air Base,
Germany This operation, which continued until 1975, demonstrated the ability of the ANG to perform significant day-to-day
missions without being mobilized."
taken from the Wikipedia page for the 160th ARG Illinois ANG
 
other sites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Air_Refueling_Group
http://www.134arw.ang.af.mil/history/basehistory/index.asp
http://www.139aw.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123270776
and various images when using the search term "KC-97L Creek Party" on yahoo and google search

 

Credits
 
Veltro original model and skin
Wrench general layout of decal.ini and tga, skin psd (extra thanks, saved alot of time Sir!)
daddyairplanes fine tune of decals, skin and decal.ini edits
Wrench and NEILS checking that i didn't do too bad a job on this project
 
i hope that you enjoy this mod.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
2 Nov 2015

RoCAF was the sole foreign airforce ouside USA that used U-2. Several were downed over China.
 
Here some history: http://www.taiwanairpower.org/u2/
 
WHAT'S IN:
 
5 new RoCAF skins Blue/Black with proper decalset for Pasko/Wrench edition plane: http://combatace.com/files/file/11575-lockheed-u-2a-for-sf2/
[due the secret operations involved there are no many entries and good pictures, so I made my best]
 
A new tga loadout image
 
Some data.Ini tweakings:
- Export set on TRUE and edited to let RoCAF proper usage;
- Woking canopy (key=10), autoclosing at take off and opened when plane is parked (Thanks Mue for outstanding lod-viewer!)
- Great Viper63a pilot inside, grab here with Cia Black skin http://combatace.com/files/file/15894-black-skin-for-u-2a/
 
Old stock skins and old USAF black for SF1 by HI-HO Silver edited (upper canopy frame color) and converted to jpg. Decals randomized and a better danger one included.
 
INSTALL:
 
Inside U-2A aircraft folder delete original CiA and USAF skins, and U-2_loadout.bmp.
Install Viper63a pilot and sure his CIA Skin too.
Simply overwrite to mod content on your mod install
That's all.
 
CREDITS:
 
- Pasko for the old but gold model;
- Hi-Ho Silver for original SF-1 Usaf Black skin;
- Wrench for SF-2 porting;
- Mue for his umbeliable lod viewer: the tool of the century!
- Viper63a for his pilot (not included) and for make me reinstall this plane on my new PC!
- paulopanz for RoCAF skins, decals, edits and tweakings
 
NOTE:
 
I made some years ago these skins that now refreshed and upgraded for clashes over Formosa/Taiwan campaign
To use this plane in game as a target or in a campaign a proper high quote mission type should be needed.
I tried to ask Tk, when he answered us needing our money, to include but he denied because it couldn't be funny.
I don't think so and as we have several strategic recon plane like Yak-25 or SR-71 and RB-57R (never uploaded!) if someone could add this mission type to the game (i can't say how) he would be very welcome.
At the moment some good intercept missions for example for the MiG-19SV should be very useful to use this beauty.
 
That's all volks!
 
@ paulopanz