Add-On Aircraft

Vought F-8E Crusader 'RCN' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
 
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-8E to create a fictional export version in service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
 
INSTRUCTIONS
 
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-8E_RCN folder into your main Aircraft folder.
 
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-8E_RCN folder into your main Decals folder.
 
That's it!
 
CREDITS
 
Thanks to everyone in the Third Wire community.
 
Regards
 
Spinners
 
Version 1 - 14/08/16

My favorite Spitfire ever, so close to its '30 racing floatplane ancestor.
 
This replaces my previous fake merlin S 31 and Fake Spitfire 19 (18) in TSF too.
 
(This has Griffon engine and the bubble canopy!)
 

Features:
 

-A-TEAM/Capun model * (lods not included)
-Stary's famous pit
-Pilot and RR Griffon sound.
- 2 planes
- 22 Skins with proper decalsets:
5 RAF (Silver 1, Blue 3, Grey 1)
1 IAF (Blue)
3 RThAF (Blue)
11 Flygvapnet (Blue)
2 TuAF (Blue 1, Green 1)

 
Install:
 
Delete previous Spitfire19 & S31 (fake) aircraft folders.
As usual all in main mod folder and overwrite.
Then take Spitfire19-R1 lod from A-TEAM StrikeFighters2 "WW2Europe/Aircraft/Spitfire19" folder, copy and paste in your mod install "Spitfire19" & "S31" folders.
 

Note:
 

I'm going to upload a serie of A-TEAM/CAPUN great WWII planes post war remodded.
I'ld wish again that CA and A-TEAM great sites and people could find a way to be a whole great community, because togheter we will be all richer and stronger.
So don't post anything against anyone here, please.
Let's make mods and not mod-wars!
 
 
 
That's all
 

Enjoy.
@paulopanz
 

Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 'RCAF' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
 
This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire Meteor F.8 to create a fictional export version in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force with markings for 421 Sqd (natural metal finish) and 420 Sqd (Camo).
 

INSTRUCTIONS
 
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Meteor8_RCAF folder into your main Aircraft folder.
 
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Meteor8_RCAF folder into your main Decals folder.
 
That's it!
 

CREDITS
 
Thanks to everyone in the Third Wire community.
 
Regards
 
Spinners
 
Version 1 - 27/08/16

RC-135W "Airseeker" Ver 1.0 for SF2
 
DISCLAIMER
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This is a third party add on of the RC-135W in RAF service. using Mirage Factory model
Mission equipment via fake pilot is made by Yakarov79.
Skins are original from great Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 pack
and from Yakarov79´s RC-135 pack. Cockpit is from Dels.
I just repainted few things and made the Decals
Hangar and loading screens by Me.
 
It is designed for and works in the SF2 series of games.
 

To install:
 
Install into your:
C:\Users\xxx\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 folder.
 
*********************************************************
 
Schapen, October 22nd 2016,
 
Carlo (Soulfreak) Vecchi
 

Credits:
 
Base Model: Mirage Factory
RC-135 Mod: Yakarov 79
Cockpit: Dels
Airseeker Mod: Carlo Vecchi aka Soulfreak, aka 7eleven

C-135F Tanker variant for France similar to the KC-135A but did not use the K prefix, 12 built.
 
C-135FR Eleven French C-135F tanker aircraft modified with four CFM56 engines.
 
As we have a lot of amazing French planes up to great Mirage IV, I think that a tanker (...) could be useful.
So here you will find the whole Groupe de Ravitaillement en Vol C-135 fleet from the very beginning.
 

CREDITS:
 

- The Mirage Factory
- Dave for the big USAF package
- paulopanz skins (8), decals, screens, inis
 

INSTALL:
 

- All files to your mod foldere and overwrite.
- That's all
 

Enjoy.
 

@paulopanz
 

PS: If only someone could make air refuelling work our sim'ld gain a big upgrade ....

CF-105 Avro Arrow is a stand alone What if Aircraft even though they built 6 with 3 different paint schemes.
Many thanks to FASTCARGO for building such a fun model.

SF2 Canadair CL-30 (CT-133) Silver Star
 
Based on the SF2 Lockheed F-80C/RF-80C/T-33A Shooting Stars Pak by ErikGen (Ver.2).
*** For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Recommended/Preferred) ***
 
This package contains 1 aircraft for SF2.
 
*Note: as this aircraft is built with the latest 3W exporter, they will most likely =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen Installs*
 
What started as a simple skin (Snowbirds one) quickly came to a multi skin project. Then, after having a lot of RCAF skins, the idea came to do a complete package and here it is!
Aircraft included, and skins are:
 
CT-133 : Complete plane
 
Skins :
1955
1956 (navy)
1956 (silver/orange)
1957
1958
1960 (camo)
1960 (silver/orange)
1965
1968
1970
1975
1978
1982
1988 (camo)
1988
1991
2002
Snowbirds support aircraft
 
All skins are in DDS format. Decal randomization is set to TRUE for all skins. The serial numbers are 100% accurate, as these really flew in the RCAF.
 
The RCAF skins/markings were a real mess up to the 80’s, so these are the common one’s encountered and how they should have look like. In real life, that was not the case every time as there was mix up between skins…
 
Drag and drop the files in their respectives folders.
 
Special tanks to:
 
ErikGen – Base aircraft where the T-33A can be found :
http://combatace.com/files/file/13411-sf2-lockheed-f-80crf-80ct-33a-shooting-stars-pak-by-erikgen/
 
bobrock – F9F-2 pak (where I took engine sound and data to simulate the nene engine as these were also known as the J48 which is the engine of the F9F
http://combatace.com/files/file/13412-sf2-korean-war-era-f9f-2-panther-pak-by-bobrock/
 
Wrench – Base skin of the T-33A from where I build my template
 
Baffmeister - For solving the wingtip fuel tank problem
 
And to the people who show some interests in the first T-33 skin I made!
 
Happy flights!
 
Mario C.

This is a What If Aircraft the twin tailed update of the CF-105 Avro Arrow with ground attack capabilities!

This is my first mod, so excuse the mistakes!
Works in SF1&SF2 if you have the stock Mirage Factory F-5E installed, skins updated after Paulopanz Austrian skins.
The aircraft is a What if... plane, supposedly the USA agreed to the Romanian request to sell F-5E Tiger II to SRR (Socialist Republic of Romania, the official name then) back in 1974-1975.
At the time relations between Soviet Union and Romania were cold, the soviets were suspecting that SSR might jump in the PRC lap or even worse, defect to the USA sphere of influence.
This ”what if” is based on an official Romanian request made in June 1975, after the exposing of the F-5E in the hands of the soviets due to the fall of South Vietnam.
North Vietnam captured more than 50 such aircraft and 4 or 5 were shipped immediately to Soviet Union, the rest were used by VPAF.
This give the arguments to the Romanian delegation to request the aircraft, motivating that the plane is now no longer a secret to the communist world.
In the real life USA said no ...

SF2 CF-101 Voodoo
 
Based on the SF2 F-101 Mega Pack Version 2.0 by ErikGen (Ver.2).
*** For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Recommended/Preferred) ***
 
This package contains 1 aircraft for SF2.
 
*** Even if released as a full plane, only edit on skins have been made for the RCAF.
 
Aircraft included, and skins are:
 
CF-101 : Complete plane
 
Skins :
 
Squadrons 409, 410, 414, 416 and 425 :
61-65 era
65-68 era
68-73 era
73-84 era
 
Squadrons 409, 414, 416 and 425 :
Special schemes
 
Special tanks to:
 
ErikGen – Base aircraft where the F-101B can be found :
http://combatace.com/files/file/12117-f-101-mega-pack-version-20/
 
yakarov79 – for sharing his F-101 data as I had an issue with the weapon selection and it was at great help to solve it.
 
Happy flights!
Mario C.

Comet KSK-aircraft "K". Experimental aircraft- analog cruise missile ?S-1. Comet Stalin.
History:
 
...The first flight carried out analog test pilot Amet-Khan Sultan from the Air Force Institute Chkalov airfield in January 4, 1951, then the test was moved to the Crimean Air Force test site. From May began air starts counterpart aboard the Tu-4. Total participated in the testing of four aircraft "K", which Amet-Khan, S.Anohin, F.Burtsev, V. Pavlov and P.Kazmin completed 150 flights. With the transition to working out starts on the real target was adjusted guidance and control system "Comet" - an analog of relief after walking on the target, like a combat missile, and only in the final section of the pilot shut off homing, took it over and come back to the airfield. All flights went well, although the pilots consider them extremely difficult. In one such flight analogue Amet-Khan escaped suspension with an inoperative engine that could only run at the water, the other - at Burtsev turning off the autopilot and he hardly overpowering servos, barely able to turn away from the target ship...
 
Test-Pilot Amet-Khan Sultan: - Soviet military flying ace, a veteran of World War II, twice Hero of Soviet Union(Total downed aircraft - 30 personal + 19 in group)
 
Credit:
- Spillone: canopy Su-11
- Stary: ?iG-15 Bis cockpit HD
---Piloter, seat-M15, sound(??)
-TW:-LOD, skin from cruise missile ?S-1
Data.ini MiG-15 rework me+ holes.tga
Weapon: 2xNR-23+NS-30(standart MiG-15)
 
Attention:
Only airstart or start from carrier, no take-of no landing to airfilds but no gears.
Test in SF-2NA
 
Good hunting

Entirely based on the CF-105 made by FastCargo that can be found here :
http://combatace.com/files/file/13267-avro-arrow-cf-105-mark-ii/
 
I did the panel lines and rivets and did the skin for all 6 aircrafts (initial schemes plus RL-203 extended lines on wings).
 
You may use the skin files only or use it as an entire aircraft.
 
No decals as they were pre-production birds so everything is put on the skin itself.
 
All congrats shall go to FastCargo for putting up a great plane like this and the one's who helped him to make it a reality!

For Strike Fighters 2
 
Lockhhed RF-80A USAF 8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron.
Version 1950 with engine GE J33-GE-11(3850 lbs).
No weapons(like the originals). Only fuel, a lot of fuel(see readme).
Decals after real 8th TRS RF-80As. Included short historial of each jet.
 
By the began of the Korean War, 8th TRS complement was 25 RF-80A.
The unit was deployed at Itazuke AB and flew his first mission over Korea on Jun 28, 1950.
8th TRS became 15th TRS on Feb 25, 1951.
Deployed at Taegu K-2 from Mar 1, 1951.
 

Credits
 
Original of ErikGen.

CT-155 Hawk for SF2
 

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Entirely based on BAe Hawk T.1A Update Pak made by Wrench that can be found here :
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/12717-bae-hawk-t1a-for-sf2-by-russouk/
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
This is the CT-155 Hawk as used by the RCAF 15th Wing for the SF2 series of games.
 
I added rivets and did the skin for the CT-155 Hawks (RCAF) currently used by the NATO Training Center.
 
You may use the skin files only or use it as an entire aircraft.
 
Did not tested it on others Hawks. So it might work or not.
 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The CT-155 Hawk was selected for the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program because of its similarities to frontline fighter aircraft. Student pilots graduate from the CT-156 Harvard II to this highly advanced jet trainer. Its Rolls-Royce turbofan engine generates more than 6000lbs of thrust and powers the jet to supersonic speeds.
 
The Hawk’s sophisticated glass cockpit features:
 
a heads-up display (HUD)
hands-on throttle and stick (HOTAS) controls
integrated navigation and targeting systems
With its superior technology, the jet can perform a wide range of high performance training missions.
 
NFTC students train on the Hawk during the program’s final stage. Once they’ve logged 125 flight hours, Canada’s student fighter pilots are ready to join 410 Squadron, the Operation Training Unit, which flies CF-188 Hornets.
 
Canada is not alone in selecting this modern trainer. Fifteen countries, including the British Royal Air Force rely on the Hawk to prepare their pilots for combat. The United States Navy uses its own version—the T-45A Goshawk—as an advanced trainer for carrier operations.
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This skin represent the scheme used by the RCAF on their CT-155 trainers.
 
The serial numbers in this skin pack along with planes numbers are real one's.
 

You will get the following skins in this package :
 
NATO Training Center (4 Wing Cold Lake) :
Serials 155201 to 155222 : Regular scheme
 
 
 
 
 
Two installation choice :
 
SKINS ONLY (BAe Hawk T.1A Update Pak made by Wrench already installed):
 
Copy the FOLDERS of the current pack objects/aircraft/CT-155/RCAF folder in your game Hawk_T1A aircraft folder.
Copy the FOLDERS of the current pack decals/CT-155/RCAF folder in your game Hawk_T1A decals folder.
 
Open the Textureset.ini and edit the file by adding the texture.ini lines. Don't forget to change the file path accordingly.
 
 
 
COMPLETE AIRCRAFT :
 
Copy the CT-155 aircraft folder content to your game aircraft folder.
Copy the CT-155 decals folder content to your game decals folder.
Copy the CT-155 guns folder content to your game pilots folder.
Copy the CT-155 weapons folder content to your game weapons folder.
 

Credits:
 
- Wrench
- RussoUK
 

Happy flights!
 
Mario C.
Frenchie1977

De Havilland Osprey B.II by Cocas (what if...) 28/07/2017
 
Some time ago I requested some updates to the original Osprey by Cocas, a refuelling probe, airbrakes, antenna on the fuselage... cocas made the mod and I made a new skin for strategical use with the RAF in AntiFlash white. As the Osprey B.II does not differ wildly from the I, I retained the original readme and completed with some historical background. As the plane was never used on the desert being based only in UK and Germany, I not included the desert scheme, but the one in the original Osprey will work. For the Malvinas campaign, the green euro cammo should be used.
 
Model by cocas, new antiflash white skin by Stratos on cocas template, decals by Spinners. Thanks a lot guys!
 
Background:
 
Following the exit of the first version of the new De Havilland bird, the RAF aproached De Havilland with a request for a improved variant with Strategic bombing as its designed mission. The requirements were clear, a better range, a refuelling probe and a long range communication radio.
 
De Havilland felt it was pretty easy to complete the task, as the requested features were already imagined for the Osprey, and added another one, big air brakes on the wings. the refuelling probe was a bit more complicated, as it was tested first on the starboard wing, but it was hard to use in flying, specially in bad weather conditions, so a reuleing probe over the cockpit was installed and tested. It came with the risk of spilling gas on the cockpit glass, but simplified the refueling maneuvers a lot, so it was finally selected as the choosen one. The new communication array was based on a dorsal antenna and new radio equipment to be controlled by the copilot, as the plane retained the three man crew.
 
Finally bigger fuel tanks were installed and the new brakes air tested, those brakes improved maneuvers and shortened the landing run quite a bit, and then the prototype was sent to the RAF for testing. Plane was well liked by its crews and the RAf operated 49 of the birs in the nuclear bomber role, both based on UK and in RAf stations in Germany. During the first years the Osprey B.II used the classic Anti Flash white scheme, before converting to a regular cammo scheme as it was seen in the Malvinas campaign before retirement.
 
On the following pics, we can see a recently delivered Osprey B.II in anti flash white belonging to the squadron flying low over the Mach Loop in Wales, training for low level nuclear attack runs on Warsaw Pact targets.

SF2 WW2 MTO Spitfire Mk.V Trop 352 Squadron (Yugoslavia) by Cocas & Co 7/23/2017
 
-- Something for the Med players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*This mod will NOT work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, at any patch level. Don't even bother trying.
 
Note : This mod represents Mk.V Trops used by the Balkans Air Force, specificly RAF No. 352 (Yugoslavia) Squadron. Even though the entire squadron was composed of Yugoslavian nationals, I've left it under the "RAF" nation tag. These do have a specific "time frame" for operation.
 
This is a full, complete aircraft mod for use in the MTO. All necessary items are included. Even though we lack a WW2 Balkans terrains, I thought it would be interesting to have "something a bit different" than all the usual Spitfire users.
 
In breaking with my usual tradition, the wing roundels and fin flash are painted on. All other marking (fuselage insignia, serial numbers, "plane in squadron" letters and nose art are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. Serials/ID letters and nose arts are 100% historiclly correct, and are matched to their proper aircraft. Unfortunately, I could only find information on 10 aircraft, so that is what you're getting. The aircraft is finished in standard Euro camo, not MTO desert (profiles/photos corroborate this).
 
The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystroke ™, Shift/0. Guns are also grouped, MGs in Group 1, the cannon in Group 2.
Many other changes, mostly to minor adjustments have been performed. See "Notes" section for change list.
 
When in game, you'll see:
 
Spitfire Mk.Vb Trop Y (CAF)
 
on the aircraft selection dropdown menu. This will diferentiate =THIS= Spitfire from any other RAF Mk.Vs you may (or may not) have. The "Y" designates it for "Partisan Air Force".
 
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 ETO P-47D-40 (Late) Pak 7/23/2017
 
-- Something for the WW2 ETO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
The package represents late model P-47D (bubble top) Thunderbolts as used by the 9th Air Force in the European Theatre of Operations. It represents the -40 version with the additional fin fillet (which can and was also retrofitted to earlier marks). This aircraft is also equipped with "compressibility flaps", that first appeared on the D-30 block
This is a brand NEW version, and can be used to replace any earlier mods of this block, or as a replacement for those "no longer available" for download by everyone.
 
This is a complete aircraft package, and contains all the items necessary. The Standard Animation Keystroke, Shift/0 (zero) is used to open and close the canopy. The "compressibility flaps" operate with the standard 'airbrakes' key (as that's kind of what they are, sort of).
 
2 skins are included, both for 9th AF squadrons:
 
22nd FS, 36th FG (post 6/44, Invasion stripes on bottom only) 3T squadron code
 
394th FS, 367nd FG (post 1/45) 4N squadron code
 
The SF2 "date switch" is used on the 394th skin, and will automatically be selected from January 1945. Users that do not wish this feature, can easily disable it in the Textureset.ini.
 
Both aircraft are in Natural Metal finish, excepting for any squadron color designators, which are painted on. All markings are decals; a pool of serials and 'plane-in-squadron' letters are used on both skins, with decals for the squadron ID numbers/letters. The serial numbers, while correct for this model (D-40) should be considered 'generic' in nature, not representing specific aircraft or units. There are no nose arts. Decal randomization is TRUE.
 
When in-game, you'll see
 
P-47D-30/40 Thunderbolt (CAF)
 
on the aircraft selection drop down screen. This diferentiates it from any other Thunderbolts of these block numbers you may (or may not) have.
 
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.
 
Good Hunting!!
 
Kevin "Wrench" Stein
 
-for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division-
 

for Ken "Major Lee" Golden, King of the Thunderbolts

SF2 Post-War French Navy Seafire Mk.IIIC Pack          8/15/2017
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
=*UPDATED 5/28/2018*=
The package contains the Seafire Mk.IIIC used by 1 Flotille of the Aéronautique Navale of the French Navy, aboard PA Aeromanches in Indochina in the late 1940s.
All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Damage textures are in DDS format. Serial numbers, while correct for the aircraft should be conisdered "generic" in nature, not representing those that actually served with the AeroNavale.
The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0. Wingfold is operated also with the SAK, Shift/9.  Guns also grouped, MGs in Group 1, the cannon in Group 2.
Pilot figure, engine sound, and a 'new' drop tank are included. Guns and bombs are not included, as these are the standard WW2 British types, available in many weapons packs.
When in game, you'll see:
Seafire Mk.IIIC FN (CAF)
on the aircraft selection dropdown menu. This will diferentiate =THIS= Seafire from any others you may (or may not) have.
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-
Updated:
Version 2-
all hit boxes adjusted
new components added or names corrected
armor values adjusted

CH-124 pack for SF2
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Based on the SH-3D AND SeaKingMK41 made by Florian. 
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This is the CH-124 Sea King as used by the RCAF for the SF2 series of games.
 
The skins represent the schemes used by the RCAF on their CH-124 Sea Kings.

The serial numbers in this skin pack along with planes numbers are real one's. 

You will get the following skins in this package :
CH-124A        circa 1963
CH-124B        circa 1974
CH-124B        circa 1991
 
* Note : I did not touched the model, so visually only the CH-124A 1963 variant will look like the real one.  Thanks to Florian who made a change to my CH-124A lod, i am able to depict a CH-124B look alike as the dome radar has been put on the modified LOD. So unless someone is doing modeling work on this bird to add the RCAF goodies like the Flir, sunoboys launchers and a few other things someday, only the skins for the 1974 and 1991 variant will reflect the real birds.
 

I HIGHLY recommand to install the complete aircraft as follow.
COMPLETE AIRCRAFT :

Copy the CH-124 Objects/aircraft folders content to your game aircraft folder.
Copy the CH-124 Objects/decals folder content to your game decals folder.
Copy the CH-124 Objects/pilots folders content to your game pilots folder.
Copy the CH-124 Objects/weapons folders content to your game weapons folder.
Copy the files in the CH-124 Objects files to your game objects folder.
Copy the CH-124 Sounds folder content to your game sounds folder.
 
Credits:
- Thirdwire
- Florian for the great SH-3D model AND SeaKingMK41. But more for having modified the LOD file so i could depict the ''B'' version.
- Myself for the decals and rework :)
 
Happy flights!
 
Mario C.
Frenchie1977

AU-1: U.S. Marines attack variant with extra armor to protect the pilot and fuel tank,
and the oil coolers relocated inboard to reduce vulnerability to ground fire.
The supercharger was simplified as the design was intended for low-altitude operation.
Extra racks were also fitted.
Fully loaded for combat the AU-1 weighed 20% more than a fully loaded F4U-4,
and was capable of carrying 8,200 lb of bombs.
The AU-1 had a maximum speed of 238 miles per hour at 9,500 ft,
when loaded with 4,600 lb of bombs and a 150-gallon drop-tank.
When loaded with eight rockets and two 150-gallon drop-tanks,
maximum speed was 298 mph at 19,700 ft. When not carrying external loads,
maximum speed was 389 mph at 14,000 ft. First produced in 1952 and used in Korea, and retired in 1957.
Re-designated from F4U-6
 
 
WHAT's IN:
- the original plane tweaked for Aéronavale;
- 5 new, upgraded jpg skins;
- Historical decalset
- pilot, weapons, sound;
 
 
OPERATIONS:
- Key 0 canopy
- Key 9 wingfold
All autoclosing on take off
 
CREDITS:
- all credits to TMF The Mirage Factory;
- Wrench for upgrades and temps;
- paulopanz skin, reskin, decals, repack
 
INSTALL:
- all in your mod folder and overwrite.
 
 
That's all
Yours
@paulopanz
 

The last production Corsair was the "F4U-7", which was built specifically for the French naval air arm, the Aéronavale.
The XF4U-7 prototype did its test flight on 2 July 1952 with a total of 94 F4U-7s built for the French Navy's Aéronavale
(79 in 1952, 15 in 1953), with the last of the batch, the final Corsair built, rolled out on 31 January 1953.
The F4U-7s were actually purchased by the U.S. Navy and passed on to the Aéronavale through the U.S. Military Assistance Program (MAP).
The French Navy used its F4U-7s during the second half of the First Indochina War in the 1950s (12.F, 14.F, 15.F Flotillas)
 
 
WHAT's IN:
- the original plane;
- 13 new, upgraded jpg skins;
- Historical decalset
- pilot, weapons, sound;
- wingfold fixed;
 
 
OPERATIONS:
- Key 0 canopy
- Key 9 wingfold
All autoclosing on take off
 

CREDITS:
- all credits to TMF The Mirage Factory;
- Wrench or upgrades and temps;
- paulopanz skin, reskin, decals, repack
 
INSTALL:
- all in your mod folder and overwrite.
 
That's all
Yours
@paulopanz
 

 
PS: I started this upgrade for myself as I always loved this plane model. When finished I decided to share.
 

TSR2...........The Alternative Story
 
6 April 1965 was set to be a sad day for the British aircraft industry, the cancellation of the TSR2 was imminent, the costs were spiralling and the project was slipping further backwards, the project had its supportures but its biggest enenmies were those in power.
 
But, on the morning of the 5th April something nobody saw coming happened, something that if it turned out to be true could save the entire project and thousands of jobs in the UK avation industry, indeed ministers in parliment were astonished to say the least, if the project was killed off now the British public would be furious , questions would be asked and answeres would be demanded, the government had some serious decisions to make, and quickly for the offer was for 24 hours only !
 
So what had happened ? Well at 9:45 GMT the British Aircraft Corporation were thrown a lifeline, an American company had stepped in with an offer to see the project through, they were willing to finance all that had been spent on the project so far, this would mean that all the British tax payers money was safe, they were willing to pay back to the British government what they had spent on development costs so far.
 
In return they wanted the British to basically start again with the project financially, they would work with BAC to carry out further development and testing on a 50/50 cost basis , supplying their own expertise as an aid to the programme.
 
So, essentially the TSR2 project could be saved, from now on the cost would only be half of the projected costs , somebody wanted in on this venture badly, but who and why ?
 
April 6th was the day the axe was supposed to fall on the TSR2, government ministers shuffled in their seats as the announcement was due to be made, silence fell , the announcement was short. "The TSR2 Project WILL Continue", there were gasps of amazement amid cheers of joy.
 
Over the next few hours many questions were asked, some answered, some not, but the main one was WHO ??
 
 
 
Enter onto the scene one of the worlds if not the worlds most famous aircraft manufactures,
 
Boeing
Yes, Boeing, the company famous for its outstanding range of airliners and bomber aircraft.
Boeing saw the potential of the TSR2 programme and whilst traditionally being a manufacturer of large designs it wanted a smaller tactical bomber/attack aircraft than its previous offerings.
The war in Veitnam was looming and rather than starting from scratch the wise men at the company saw that the combined companies that make up the British Aircraft Corporation had the expertise to pull the project through , they just needed access to more money, money Boeing were willing to commit.
Boeing would not only help financially, they wanted to help solve the current issues and take development further, indeed they wanted to market the project world wide !
 
The flight testing carried on at quite a pace, problems were found and solved, with there not being as much red tape and politics to go through as previously progress was finally being made.
 
To get things moving and keep politicions quiet the first batch of the BAC/Boeing Thunderstrike GR1A as it was to be known entered service with the RAF on December 1st 1966 and the RCAF taking its aircraft the following year. Only 100 of this version were produced 60 for the RAF and 40 for the RCAF.
 
The GR1A was hurried into service so that the BAC/Boeing designers could address some of the types more seroius problems.
From day one the TSR2 had been dogged by the extremely tight fit of its engines, airframes were matched to engines and a single engine removal to take 60+ hours, obviously this could not continue, there was no way the airframe could be widened externally, the only sensible answer was to get rid of the bombay and move the engines slightly closer together, the airframe was strengthened for under fuselage pylons and a fixed 700 gallon tank in its place also doubling up as a heatsink for gearboxes and the like, this was a trade of in all directions but as the original design required a removeable 680 gallon tank in the bombay and an optional 1000 gallon panier tank it was considered the best way forward.
 
The next issue was with the main gear, right through the testing phase it had proved troublesome and prone to slapping when the first wheel made contact with the runway, numerous fixes had been tried but even now the in service GR1A's were still having issues.
Again Boeing's design team came up with the solution, it was stunningly simple ! They got rid of the tandem swivelling upon retraction complicated system for a more conventual single leg with a pair of wheels attached to it, the same alloys as used on the B52 main gears were used as it was considerably stronger the the British equivalent.
 
The improvements implemented over time were immense , just about every single part of the aircraft and its systems were changed in someway , only the basic shape of the original TSR2 remained the same.
Even while the original GR1A's were being delivered the next model was starting to enter the production phase, this time the aircraft had gained two 30mm Aden cannon under the nose, the original proposal for a side ways looking radar had been abandoned soon after Boeing got involved [this was now installed into the reconnaisance pod] so the cannons used up the space that had been gained by its removal.
 
The next design change was probably the most ambitious , Boeing wanted something that was never on the cards for the TSR2 project, they wanted a navalised version , something to compete against the RA-5C Vigilante, the British design team were astounded by this, but Boeing who had several aircraft for evaluation and flight testing had now got their own production line running, with all this extra capacity anything could now be possible !
The modifications to the bombay area and fitting of under fuselage pylons had inherantly strengthened the whole underside of the aircraft, a "full strength" arrestor hook had been installed from day one instead of the original proposal for an "one time" emergency type, the fin was essentially cut in half to make it fold for carrier stowage.
Production of all the navalised versions was to take place at Boeings own plant, initally the US Navy were very reluctant to even trial the idea of a British jet on their carriers, but Boeing's persistance paid off and the Navy placed orders for two versions ; an all out attack variant and a dedicated reconnasiance platform.
For the Marines it was a no brainer, the aircraft was perfect for their "in country" mud moving roll.
It should be noted that all these US aircraft and indeed the Export version that followed all used US built Pratt and Whitney engines, US sourced ECM and countermeasure systems and carried either two Browning 20mm cannon or the 20mm Vulcan "gatling gun"
 
Export customers for these US built versions included Isreal and Austrailia among others.
 
Meanwhile back in the UK the RAF versions continued to flourish, changes were generally small and more inline with keeping up with current upgrades to software and such, the biggest problem was with there being so many versions in service at the same time, engines grew ever more powerful even though the design had never been short of power, a dog fighter it was not but down low at high speed nothing came close.
The terrain following radar was a world beater, the ride was stable down low and the wide angle HUD made sure "head down" time was virtually not needed.
 
South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and Canada were among the UK spec exports.
Once the Royal Navy accurired its Malta Class carriers it too became users, these carriers and these aircraft being the biggest the Royal Navy had ever operated.
The one thing that did come about from the navalised versions was the fitting of cannards to the nose section , roughly in line with the pilots position. These were fitted to cure a nose down tendancy in certain circumstances when taking off from a carrier, infact several US Navy aircraft were lost and all remaining aircraft were only to be flown by senior pilots with 2000 hours or more.
Two small pitot tubes were positioned in front of each intake to limit the angle of the canard if the airflow became close to intake surge limits.
Pilots reported a general feeling of more stability under weapon launch conditions and the RAF's
GR7 version came with them as standard fitment........if only they had been discovered earlier.
 
The GR7 was basically the RAF's ultimate Thunderstrike, the original internal ECM fit was very limited in effectiveness and difficult to upgrade so after many years of trying different configurations of US built pods the design team at BAC eventually came up with two purpose built pods which could be installed onto the wingtips replacing the two IRM stations, the pods could be removed in less than one hour making upgrading easier and as a bonus they were more aerodynamic and didnt use up a valuable wing pylon.
 
The complete number of versions and operators as well as actual combat accounts would be the topic of several volumes, far too much for this brief account of an aircraft which was destined never to be if it was not for a last minute gamble from Boeing.
 
After a total production run from the two factories of 4500 aircraft I think it is safe to say the gamble paid off.
 
 
                               TSR2_2017

As you've probably already realised the TSR2 is a bit of a favourite of mine,
So.....what's new this time you ask ? More versions, more stuff remapped, more model tweaks, new cockpits and still more to do. Half the fun is seeing if you can find what's changed from the previous releases [if you had them]
This is one aircraft I will probably never stop tweaking so I thought I'd better get what I have so far realeased.
For those of you that already have the older version I can't stress enough that you should move them somewhere safe in case you dont like these.
Just letting them overwrite is NOT a good idea as you will screw up both sets.
Installation is just a case of copying everything FROM the TO_MOD_FOLDER TO your modded game install.
Just remember this is a What If, I'm not really concerned about what would have been feasable and what would'nt, we will never know so I've just gone on what I would like to see.
Enjoy
Sundowner
[Ant]
17/09/2017
.......NOT TO BE USED IN ANY PAYWARE OR RE-RELEASED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION.... 
 

Royal Canadian Air Force Neptune Mod for SFP2 v1.0 (CP-122)
*** This is a mod of the original P-2H (P2V-7) released by Tracker and the Argentine Modders Group ***
This Mod represent the CP-122 Neptune of the RCAF :
You fill find the complete aircraft in this package.
404,405 and 407 Squadrons
Early (AB + 3) 
Early (RCAF + 3)
Late (RCAF + 3)
All decals are made by me. I redraw the panel lines and rivets. 
Serials are real one's but not squadron specific.
Background :
The Canadian version of the Lockheed Neptune (P2V7) served as an anti-submarine, anti-shipping and maritime reconnaissance aircraft in the RCAF Maritime Air Command from 1955, replacing the Avro Lancaster maritime aircraft. The Canadian P2V7 was fitted with piston engines initially, although, in 1959, the Neptunes had two underwing Westinghouse J34 jet engine pods retrofitted, similar to those fitted to US Navy variants. Armament included two torpedoes, mines, depth charges, bombs carried internally plus unguided rockets mounted externally underwing. A total of 25 Neptunes served with nos. 404, 405 and 407 squadrons until 1960. Upon unification of the Canadian Forces in 1968, the Neptune was retired and retroactively re-designated the CP122, The RCAF Neptune was replaced by the Canadair CP-107 Argus in the same year.

1977Frenchie
 

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 Bo-105 PaH1 Addon for SF2 series
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 General:
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 Since 1979, the German Army received 212 PAH anti-tank versions and 100 M-versions as liaison and observation helicopters
 totaling 312 Bo 105s. The helicopter was retired from German Army service on 13 December 2016 with an 18-aircraft formation
 flyby from their base in Celle.
 (source:wiki)
 Installation:
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 Unpack the files, read the Bo-105_README.txt!  
 Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack.
 If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce!
 Model features:
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 + German Armyy Helo crew models
 + AN/AR 54 CM Dispensers. Never mounted, but stored for serious case. (Info by Ex PAH1 crew)
 + HOT missiles. The tubes are part of the model, as they were not jettisoned in real.
 
 Credits:
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 Kesselbrut for his Gazelle cockpit, i borrowed for this.

In late 1944, the first French unit began its transition to reconnaissance Mustangs. 26 planes were delivered.
In January 1945, the Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 2/33 of the French Air Force took their F-6Cs and F-6Ds over Germany on photographic mapping missions.
The Mustangs remained in service until the early 1950s, when they were replaced by jet fighters.
This is F-6D version.
 
What's in:
- a new plane
- 7 skins
- Historical decals
- pilot, sound, weapons
Credits:
- Wolf257,Crab_02 & FastCargo for model
- Wrench for original KAW RF-51D
- Paulopanz skins, decals, screens
Operations:
- Key=10 automatic closing canopy
- Key=9 Oil Cooler Door
Installation:
- all in your main mod folder and override
Enjoy!
@paulopanz
 

 
.... made for a post war 1950 circa campaign I hope somedays someone will build up!