Add-On Aircraft

                               Vipers in Reserve
             F-16s in the USAF Reserves in the 1990s
This mod is to represent the F-16 in AFRES service in the early 1990s. All units except for the 457th FS and 704th FS are included, these units can be found in the Texas Falcons release.
Units
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 89th FS "Rhinos"                    F-16A Block 10         Wright Patterson AFB
 93rd FS "Florida Makos"       F-16A/B Block 15    Homestead AFB
                                                   F-16C     Block 32
302nd FS "Sun Devils"            F-16C/D Block 32    Luke AFB
465th FS "Okies"                      F-16A Block 10        Tinker AFB
466th FS "Diamondbacks"     F-16C/D Block 30    Hill AFB
706th FS "Cajuns"                   F-16C/D Block 30    NAS New Orleans
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Included
skins for TW based                       F-16A  Block 10
DA mod Team Viper                      F-16A/B Block 15 OCU, F-16D Block 30
Team Viper                                     F-16C Blocks 30,32
ravenclaw_007                              F-16D Block 32
various period specific weapons and pilots
various ini edits to match the era
new hangar and loading screens
NOTE 1: The B and D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. the best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters rather than as a flight of their own. The loadouts are the same so you will be able to load the same weapons.
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NOTE 2: The F-16A Block 10s do not have corresponding B models at this time. The existing  Generation 1 models in my opinion need more work than is feasible to bring them to SF2 standards. There are entries in the numbers.lst for B models in the event a new Block 10 two seater becomes available.
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LOADING SCREEN NOTE: I will be including various loading screens with the diferent packs available. 
different load screens will be available within each aircraft ini
if you already had a different version and prefer that one, simply remove the "//" from the one you want and add to the one without.
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Credits
Viper Team                   F-16C Block 15,30,32
ravenclaw_007             F-16D Blocks 30,32, templates (C and D)
killerbee331                 original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
malibu43                      2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes           skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
test team                     NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, Svetlin

I hope you enjoy this mod.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
13 Sep 2022
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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                                              Samurai, Headhunters, Panthers and Foxes
                                                    PACAF F-16C/Ds in the 1990s pt 1
PACAF started transitioning their F-16 fleet in the very early 1990s from the initial F-16A/B models to the more advanced C/D models. 8th Fighter Wing in Korea and 432d Fighter Wing in Japan received Block 30 versions while the 18th Fighter Squadron in Alaska recieved the Block 40s. These units participated in many of the actions the USAF was involved in; including Deny Flight detachments in USAFE's AOR and no fly zone operations over Iraq.

Included
F-16C and D,  Blocks 30 and 40
various period specific weapons and pilots
various ini edits to match the era
new hangar and loading screens

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NOTE: The D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models.the best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters. The load outs are the same so you will be
able to load them out easy
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Credits
Viper Team              F-16C Blocks 30 and 40, F-16D Block 30
ravenclaw_007        tweeked F-16D Block 40 and templates (C and D)
killerbee331            original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
malibu43                 2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes      skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
test team                 NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, Svetlin
 

I hope you enjoy this mod.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
17 Sep 2022
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This is freeware; it CANNOT be distributed unless permissions are granted by myself.
The original readmes, if any, and all other pieces of the package MUST remain intact.
The names of all contributors, modders, suppliers, etc =MUST= be listed in any new readmes.
This package and any part of it may NOT in any way, shape, or form be used in any payware additions.
See the original readme documentation, if any, for further allowances and restrictions
Any persons wishing to make further modifications, contact me first.
Any persons wishing to make further modifications MUST remember to put everyone's name in it.
*********************************************************************************************************
THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT MY EXPRESS
PERMISSION, OR USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN THIRDWIRE FLIGHT
SIMULATORS, AND MUST NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE BY ITSELF
OR WITH ANY OTHER FILES OR MODS.
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SF2 UH-1B Huey Slick & Hog Remod Pack           9/14/2022
-For SF2 (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)-
This package contains remods of Pasko's 1stGen UH-1B helicopters, both the 'Slick' and 'Hog' gunships. These aircraft have been given unique name identifiers, as to not have the conflict with other mods of these same birds.
I've collected just about all the 1stGen skins I could find for these, and created all new decals for them. Where possible, and discoverable, any serial/BuNums associated with a particular unit have been marked with a star (*). All serials ARE historically correct for the models depicted. In the case of the Canadian Hueys, no "(*) star" is used as the 10 serials ARE the 100% historically correct ones. This mod depicts several models of the UH-1B that are visually "pretty close" to each other. In truth, their minor differences won't effect gameplay in any way, shape or form. These are the UH-1B, UH-1C and UH-1E. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins.
UH-1B Slick ==
US Army; early and late skins (dark or lighter OD)
US Army Medevac: possibly representing 57th Medical Detachment
USMC : VM0-2 "Cherry Deuce" (used both Slicks & Hogs)
Canada: CF-118 3 skins covering their uses and from 1966 thru 1995 in their Search & Rescue and utility service.
UH-1B/C/E Hog ==
US Army; early and late skins (dark or lighter OD)
US Navy: HAL-3 Seawolves
USMC: HML-167 "Warriors, VMO-6 "Tomcats", 
The sF2 'date switch' is fully active, so watch for it. Also included are (finally) damage textures, a destroyed model, all weapons, sounds, pilot figures and so forth. The "275rocket" is a stock 3W item, and therefore not included. FM is relatively untouched (ie: "as is"), so be aware. I'm sure further refinements of the FM are needed.
On the aircraft selection drop-down menu, you'll see:
UH-1B/C/E Huey "Slick" (P)
UH-1B/C/E Huey "Hog" (P)
Obviously, the "P" stands for Pasko.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! Also =PLEASE= read the "Notes" section for information about Nation assignment for the American birds. Where possible, ALL original readmes have been included.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 3W B-52D/F Upgrade/Mod Pack           9/28/2022
-For SF2 (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended =MUST= have SF2:V installed!!)-
This pack contains some mods to the stock 3rd Wire B-52D & the user made B-52F model "Stratofortress" as used by SAC during the 1950s through the 1980s. 
There are actually 3 aircraft in this pack; due to "oddities" with some loadouts, I found this was easier to do:
B-52D (57-64) nuclear strike
B-52D (64-83) conventional, with "Big Belly" mods
B-52F (58-78) conventional & Nukes. 
The F, while retaining is nuke abilities, is mostly for conventional iron bombing after 1965. 
Almost all markings are decals, with very few things painted on. All serial numbers are historically correct for the models depectied. BUT the D cereals should be considered 'generic' in nature as they represent no particular unit. The F serials, OTH, and the nose arts, are also correct, but not 'per squadron/wing'. It should be noted, the F gets all serials for the 89 aircraft produced. These are updated version of the originals issued in 2009. The D model gets all new decals, made for this mod.
Decal randomization is true. Most skins remain in their 1stGen bmp format. New sounds, effects, pilot/gunner figures, weapons, and hangar & loading screens. Various effects are included for the nuclear weapons. The SF2 date switch is used for some skins, and also in the loadout ini with year-specific loadouts. These aircraft are equipped with an "optical" bombsight for you perverts that inisist on flying the Heavies <g>. In each aircraft's folder is an instructional jpg on "how to". There are also different loadouts for conventional or nuke, accessable through the games' mission editor.
An example of the skin listing, from the 52F:
2nd BW >1964
7th BW (3960th BW) <1964
the >1964 (less than or 64 and eariler) and <1964 (after 1964 ie: 65 start date). This should give the general idear.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. PLEASE read them, before installing!!! As always, =PLEASE= read the "Notes" section for various thoughts and musing on this mod. There might even be valuable data/information for you to find! ALL original readmes have been included, when discoverable.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

Republic F-105D-5RE Thunderchief for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-105D to create a fictional West German Thunderchief in the 1962-1967 timeline. A USAF skin is also included for joint operations!

BACKSTORY
When Kennedy and Khrushchev first met at the Vienna Summit in June 1961 there was hope of better relations between the USA and the Soviet Union but in the weeks that followed these hopes faded when the Soviet Union proposed a treaty between Moscow and East Berlin leading to Kennedy countering with a clear statement that any treaty interfering with U.S. access rights in West Berlin would be regarded as an act of war. Upon his return to the USA, Kennedy's advisors told him that Khrushchev was still planning to sign a treaty with East Berlin and advocated an immediate military build-up in Europe including the deployment of the new Republic F-105D's of the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing and the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing with both wings having a primary tactical nuclear strike role.
The erection of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 caused Kennedy more anxiety and among a raft of actions he authorised the immediate transfer of 36 F-105D's to the German Air Force with most aircraft coming from the 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron based at Eglin Air Force Base. Entering service in October 1961 with Jagdbombergeschwader 31 at Nörvenich the F-105D's replaced the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak and were operated until late 1967 when the Wing began to receive the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-105D-5RE folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-105D-5RE folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
The F-105D-5RE designation is used to prevent conflict with any other F-105D's you may have in your install.

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - 24/11/2022

Stock TW F-105D Repacked
This an almost complete overhaul using Sundowner great templates and Streakeagle early camo decals.
34 new and redone high-res skins 34
original decalset redone
first "pussy galore" Cpt. Vic Vizcarra plane (adults only ...) [80 TFS]
TO INSTALL:
- delete ALL previous mod
- put ALL in your mod folder and overwrite
- that's all

enjoy
@ paulopanz
 

 

P-2H "Neptune" Remod Pak                11/19/22
-- For SF2, Any & All --
This is a complete overhaul, plus numerous additions, to the P2V-7/P-2H Neptune package I released in 2011 (THAT long ago????!!!!). I was going over some things, and found numerous flaws and faults, and chose to fix them up.
This package, due to numerous changes (listed in the Change Log), is designed to replace in total the early 2011 kit. If you have that original repackaging mod, you CAN just drop all of this one directly over it, or delete the aircraft and decals folders and start fresh. Your Choice (tm). Either way will work with no issues.
Skin sets NOW included are:
These 3 from the original 2011 pack--
VP-18 "Flying Phantoms", NAS Jacksonville as seen during the Cuban Missile Crisis
VP-65 "Tridents", NAS Point Magu, in the mid/late 1960s through the 1970s
VP-69 "Totems", NAS Whidbey Island, in the 1970s
plus ...
320 Squadron, RNNAS (now included)
The new skins are:
JMSDF (2,3,4 & 51 Kokutais)-squadron insginia are randomly applied
RAAF (10 & 11 Squadrons) - early Seaplane Gray/White and late Gull Gray/White skins
French Aeronavale - Flotilles 21/23(ish)
USN --
VP-9 "Golden Eagles, NAS Barbers Point (Early Seaplane Gray/White)
VP-18 "Flying Phantoms" NAS Jacksonville, NAS Rossevelt Roads (Early SG/W)
Argentina -- Both original COAN skins NOW included!
The only country's skins NOT included are the RCAF/CF by 1977Frenchie; his set for the CP-122 which is good enough to stand on it's own :) .
All skins remain in their original bmp format. All new decals are included, "almost" all with historically matching BuNums-to-Modex numbers (wherever possible, and the information was discoverable). Decal randomization for ALL skins is TRUE. For those forces with paint scheme changes at specific years, the SF2 Date Switch (tm) is active.  This can be seen on the Loading Screen, skin/squadron drop-down menu as shown below:
VP-9 Golden Eagles (>1962) (before 1962)
or
VP-69 Totems (<1964)  (after 1964)
As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs, to make it a LOT easier to install.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

THE BEAGLE KENNEL
A FULL COLLECTION OF ILYUSHIN IL-28 & HARBIN H-5 "BEAGLES".
 
A "one stop shop" for the IL-28/IL-28R/H-5 with all the colour schemes for all the nations using the type. Of course some of the schemes are somewhat speculative, but, I think they are definitely useable and valid, the Pakistani beagles for example, were not in service for very long, as the aircraft were not popular in Pakistani service, also the Finnish ones, Finland only had about 3 or 4 actual airframes, and were mainly used for target towing. However, I think we can all apply a little artistic licence and imagination here. 
I have adjusted the aircraft a bit, ie I have added Geezers excellent RAF pilots to the crew positions, as Beagles tended to be flown in leather flying helmets rather than bone domes, I have also swapped the rear guns on the H-5's to reflect the changes done by the Chinese. Also I have upgraded the cockpits to utilise STARY's pit for the type, and enabled the RWR as well. This enables a viable bombing position and is a really nice upgrade to the aircraft. I have made the weapons for the Harbin H-5 Chinese, and included the weapons in this upload. This is an all inclusive upload, so you will need all 4 files to get the full experience !!! 
The first 3 files are the actual aircraft, and the "ADDONS" file contains all the sounds, pilots, weapons, guns, decals So please make sure you do use that file as well !!! 
 
All the usual shout outs to all the usual people, who keep this sim alive and kicking.
 
AS ALWAYS......................ENJOY !!! 

North American F-100D Super Sabre (West Germany) for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is a simple mod of the stock F-100D to create a fictional F-100D in service with the German Air Force in the 1958-1967 timeline with colourful 'Black Tulip' markings for JG 71.
I'm releasing this 'as is' as a request from a couple of my friends here at Combat Ace. Only 8 aircraft numbers are supplied and the complex nose marking is the best I can do with limited time.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-100Dwg folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-100Dwg folder into your Decals folder.
That's it! In your aircraft selection drop down menu you will find this under F-100D Super Sabre (West Germany) this is just to separate it from the standard F-100D as I've removed the refuelling probe from this version.

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - Dec 18th, 2022
 

F-105B initial production model with AN/APN-105 navigational radar, 71 built
a "stand in" by  dtmdragon rebuilt
What's in:
- 12 new High Rez skins an 1 upgraded
- all serials needed
- some tweaks
Credits:
- dtmdragon original mod idea
- Sundowner templates
- paulopanz skins/decals/tweaks
Install:
- all in main mod folder
Enjoy

                                    The Last CAstles: The B-52G at Castle AFB 1992-94
This mod creates a B-52G_92 to represent the last 24 G models in service from mid 1992 through early 1994 at Castle AFB. The mod has two skins for the 93rd Bomb Wing and the 34th Bomb Squadron. The 34th BS was a remote based part of the 366th Wing at the time.
     Included: B-52G_92 aircraft that is based off of my previous update to the B-52G_89. Two skins to showcase the two units. Weapons, effects and sounds from the previous mod are included.
    Historical Notes: While the aircraft as a whole is capable of carrying AGM-142 cruise missiles, only the 8 aircraft of the 34th BS were actually configured to carry these.
 Installation:unzip. put all folders into desired mod folder. Allow overwrites as needed.
 
        Contributors
     -original B-52 Mega Era Pack: original project lead Dave, original model by wpnssgt, original cockpit by Dels
     -yakarov79: ini edit assistance (weapons grouping)
     -KJakker: data.ini edit assistance, revisions to cockpit, countermeasure strength, revised weapons
     -daddyairplanes: ini edits, weapons ini edits to boost numbers available in game, adjustment of effects to simulate water injection on takeoff. ini edits to create B-52G_92 aircraft with specific data ini edits, and edit to original Popeye data link pod for carriage on the BUFF
     -Third Wire: for the original game
I hope you enjoy this mod.
Daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
31 December 2022

P-3C "Orion" Remod Pak                12/19/22
-- For SF2, Any & All --
This is a fairly heavy overhaul, plus numerous additions, to Florian's Lockheed P-3C "Orion" maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft. Please be advised, as the physical model has not been "finished" since it's 2012 release, it may still be considered an "advanced Beta".
This package, due to numerous changes (listed in the Change Log), is designed to REPLACE IN TOTAL the early 2011 kit. If you have that original repackaging mod, you CAN just drop all of this one directly over it, or delete the aircraft and decals folders and start fresh. Your Choice (tm). Either way SHOULD work with no issues. But always think 'safety first'.
The older, original skins have been completely revamped:
USNGrey1
USNGrey2 *see notes about these 2*
Royal Norwegian Air Force (No.333 Squadron) original Dark Sea Grey, and NEW Lo-Viz
The new skins are:
JMSDF -in both GullGrey/White and LoViz grey overall (see notes)
RAAF -both #10 & #11 squadrons
USN- VP-40 "Fighting Marlins" (GG/W)
All skins are in jpg format. All new decals are included, "almost" all with historically matching BuNums-to-Modex numbers (wherever possible, and the information was discoverable). Decal randomization for ALL skins is TRUE. For those forces with paint scheme changes at specific years, the SF2 Date Switch (tm) is active.  
As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. There is also a huge amount of information in the "Notes" section. PLEASE read it!!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

P-3A/B "Orion" Pak  by Wrench/Florian                1/1/23
-- For SF2, Any & All --
This is a mod to Florian's Lockheed P-3C "Orion" martime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft, "backdating" it to the original P-3A & B models of the early 1960s through 1980(ish). Consider this a "new(ish)" airplane.
Included are 3 US Navy skins, representing early Orions in Fleet service.
Early Paint Scheme of Seaplane Grey/White:
VP-8 Tigers (2nd oldest still active USN squadron)
VP-46 Grey Knights
Late Paint Scheme (1968 & later) Light Gull Grey/White:
VP-5 Mad Foxes
The SF2 date switch is active. Each skin gets a set of 18 Serial (BuNum) and Modex numbers. VP-5 gets it Fox tail art as well. As is usual, those BuNums matched to their Modex are marked with a star (*). The others, while correct for their squadrons, could not be matched to a Modex.
All skins are in jpg format. All new decals are included. Decal randomization for ALL skins is TRUE. All markings are decals, EXCEPT the VP-5 blue tail fin top. It had to be painted on, for some odd reason I've yet to sus out.
All sounds, weapons* and various misc stuff are included. (*weapons are the same as the ones included in the recently uploaded P-3C Remod Pack)
As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. PLEASE read it!!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

P-3F "Orion" (Iran) Pak  by Florian/stahri/Wrench        1/3/23
-- For SF2, Any & All --
This is a mod to Florian's Lockheed P-3C "Orion" martime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft, creating the P-3F as used by the Imperial Iranian Air Force, and later the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Consider this a "new(ish)" airplane. This mod is based on Starhi's work. (thank you!)
The skin is all new, from Viper63a's enhanced template, and in jpg format. It is, however still based off Starhi's original. All new decals are included. Decal randomization is TRUE (I mean, c'mon -- there's only 6 airplanes!!!!). All markings are decals. All serials are 100% historically correct.
All sounds, weapons* and various misc stuff are included. (*weapons are the same as the ones included in the recently uploaded P-3C Remod Pack). The SF2 date switch is "on", so in 1979 the IRIAF skin will become active. The only difference is the fin flash.
As always, =READ= the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. PLEASE read it!!!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 T-34A Mentor (USAF) Upgrade Pack by RussoUK/Wrench       1/12/2023
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged plus Expansion 1 Reccomended)
Mofications to RussoUK's fun little T-34A Mentor (USAF) make some major and minor adjustments in skins, decals, data ini and other misc stuff. This is the full aircraft, with all the bits as issued by Russ in the original release. Just in case you don't have said original release, you won't have to go scrambling around trying to find the "weapons" (ok, drop tank) pilots and sounds. Also, because I was/am too lazy to pick out and remove stuff. Easier this way :)
Both the NMF and NMF/Orange skins have been redone with a lighter shade of pale metal, all new historically correct decals. It should be stated that the serial and buzz numbers, while historically correct, are generic in nature representing no particular base unit or squadron. The SF2 Date SWtich (tm) is active, and will cause the skins to change on partucular dates.
The names in quotations "xxxx" are how they will appear on the game's Drop Down Menu on the Loadout Screen. The skins are:
NMF (Early - starts Day 1) -- "USAF NMF (Early)"
NMF/Red-Orange (Late - starts 1959) -- "NMF/Red-Orange (Late)"
USAF 3-tone SEA came (1965). This is a non-real skin; I suspect the original FSX/? version is based on a Warbird, privately owned Mentor. However, the markings are correct for the time frame. They represent 80th Flight Training Wing at Sheppard AFB.  --- "80th FTW (F)"
Most markings are decals; exceptions would be wing insignia/nation names. Other markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are 18 serial/Buzz numbers for each aircraft. The 2 NMFs use a 'pool' of the same numbers. The Camo uses the correct style for the Vietnam Era. The "F" in the title obviously means "fake".
The aircraft keeps all it's original designations, so will appear the same in-game as the original download.
When in game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown menu, you'll see:
Beech T-34A USAF (R)
Hopefully, this will diferentiate it from any other T-34A Mentors that may (or may not) be available. The "R" stands for RussoUK, the model maker.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

First, my congratulations to russouk2004 for the bird!
A special thanks to Wrench for the support. 
The Beechcraft Mentor in the Argentine Air Force
 
By the mid-50s, the Air Force required a basic trainer capable of replacing the nationally manufactured I.Ae.22 DL and the Fiat G-46, then in service. The choice fell on the modern Beechcraft B-45 Mentor that just three years ago had entered service with the USAF.
 
The contract signed with the North American company in 1956 contemplated the acquisition of 15 units manufactured at the Beechcraft plant located in Kansas and another 75 that would come in kit form to be assembled at the Military Aviation Factory.
 
The 15 examples manufactured in the United States arrived in the country in flight on June 20, 1957, while the assembly of the other 75 began in 1959 and ended in 1962. The first example manufactured in Córdoba took flight on 11/1 /1959.
 
Initially, the Mentors entered service with Training Group I of the I Morón Air Brigade, where they served between 1962 and 1970, later they would move to the VII Morón Air Brigade and finally they would form part of the Military Aviation School. Some copies were in service in the Reconquista Military Air Detachment, between 1962 and 1963, these copies would later go to the Directorate of Development, being re-registered as LQ-..., these devices would go to the EAM in 1969.
 
In 1979, 50 new 260 hp Continental IO-470-N12B engines were purchased to re-engine the 41 Mentor in operation at that time, the works were carried out in the Material Area of Río IV.
 
Mentor in action:
 
Despite being a pure trainer, the T-34 served during the 70s as reconnaissance and aerial observation aircraft in search and attack of insurgent positions during Operation Independence, carried out on the soil of the province of Tucumán and in Operation Torrión.
 
The last days of the Mentor:.
 
Between 1996 and 1999, the former LMAASA proceeded to carry out structural reinforcement, avionics renewal and fine-tuning work on 30 still-operable Mentors, this served for a handful of copies to continue flying until the year 2011, at which time they are permanently discharged after almost 50 years of service.
 
On September 18, 2001, a fatal accident occurred during the baptism flight of the first-year cadets of the Military Aviation School, when one of the aircraft crashed after brushing the control tower with its wing, killing its two occupants. . From that moment on, the fame of the Mentor was undermined, but its operation continued, until on October 8, 2010, the E-046 crashed after taking off, due to a planted engine. Finally, in August 2012, the Air Force decides to decommission the venerable T-34 Mentor.
 
In 2002 and 2003, two second-hand units were acquired from the Uruguayan Air Force, which in turn had received them from the Spanish Air Force."
extract from here https://amilarg.com.ar/beech-t-34.html  (What a site!)
I strongly recommend you to fly it over the fantastic Gepard´s new Rio de La Plata terrain. Thanks boss!
 
Have fun!!!

SF2 T-34B Mentor (USN) Upgrade Pack by RussoUK/Wrench       1/12/2023
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged plus Expansion 1 Recommended)
Modifications to RussoUK's fun little T-34B Mentor (USN) make some major and minor adjustments in skins, decals, data ini and other misc stuff. This is the full aircraft, with all the bits as issued by Russ in the original release. Just in case you don't have said original release, you won't have to go scrambling around trying to find the "weapons" (ok, drop tank) pilots and sounds. Also, because I was/am too lazy to pick out and remove stuff. Easier this way :)
All new historically correct decals have been created. It should be stated that the serial numbers (BuNums) and Modex numbers, while historically correct, are generic in nature representing no particular base unit or squadron. The SF2 Date SWtich (tm) is active, and will cause the skins to change on particular dates.
The skins are:
Navy1 -- VT-1 "Eaglets"(>1965) Aircraft is painted in standard "Trainer Yellow"
Navy2 -- VT-1 "Eaglets" (<1965). Aircraft is painted white/orange ID panels
the < and > indicate "before 1965" and "after 1965". As you can see, they represent Mentors from VT-1 "Eaglets" based at NAS Saufley Field, Florida.
Most markings are decals; exceptions would be wing insignia/nation names on fuselage and/or wings. Other markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. There are 18 serial/BuNum numbers for each aircraft; both skins share the same 'pool' of decals. The aircraft keeps all it's original designations, so will appear the same in-game as the original download. When in game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown menu, you'll see:
Beech T-34B Mentor USN (R)
Hopefully, this will differentiate it from any other T-34B Mentors that may (or may not) be available. The "R" stands for RussoUK, the model maker.
As is always recommended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

--------------- Spitfire for CombatAce ---------------
SF2 version 2021
TurboSquid : original 3D model
Snapper21 : source file donated to CA
Wrench : project development origin and inis
Starfighter2 : original Spitfire Mk9 cockpit
Logan4 : additionnal 3D parts and model editing to import into TW sims, textures editing, decals and inis.
Cliff7600 : textures editing, decals and inis, cockpit editing.
Thirdwire : textures and inis.
These are the models made for CombatAce from the original TurboSquid 3D source file.
It is made to be downloaded for free at CombatAce site only, and not to be used in any other way.
The models have been designed for a SF2 / ThirdWire use and nothing else.
Not to be merged with other files sharing the same original 3D model.
- Spitfire Mk6b
- Spitfire Mk6b Trop

Nord Aviation HC-127B Noratlas for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is a simple mod of the Nord 2501 Noratlas transport aircraft (originally released by Coyote Aerospace in 2021) to create a fictional HC-127B in service with the US Coast Guard in the 1960-1990 timeline. I made this for my own use but a few people were interested in it so I'm releasing it 'as is' and with just a small serial number range.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the HC-127B folder into your AIRCRAFT folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the HC-127B folder into your DECALS folder.
3. From the SOUNDS folder drag and drop the 'Hercules' file into your SOUNDS folder.
That's it! 
Please note that the aircraft is listed as a HC-127B in 'Player Aircraft Type' and instead of creating the USCG as a new nation I have just allocated it to the USN.

CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Huge thanks to Coyote Aerospace for bringing us the Noratlas (the original read me is included to give credit to those who participated).
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - Feb 11th, 2023
 

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Su-35 Flanker-E EAF
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
//Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=GSH301
[GSH301]
Priority=NORMAL
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=1000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
1.4.1
Fixed nose gear as it was not animated correctly and made it not swivel from its center position to +/- 45 degrees left/right and remains locked
Fixed Right and left main gears wobbling
Added the AKU170 attachment point for the R77 missile.
1.4.0
added CanopyNodeName=Canopy to fix Canopy ejecting. and added the sound file for the 30MM GSH301 gun
1.3.0
Corrected Autolanding. 
1.2.0
Corrected the main left landing gear roll correctly. 
1.1.0
Corrected VTOL thrust vectoring control when you press ctrl+/-
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
Model by g00r00
I would like to thank Coupi and Compufat for working alongside me on this project. Work from 3d modeling, texture, data file, and testing. I enjoyed working with each of you on this together.
YEYEYE for the Cockpit
I would like to thank Coupi and Compufat this is group work from 3d modeling, texture, data file, and testing it's too hard to say how to get credit for but I tell you that everyone had a hand in this project and without them all you wouldn't have it.
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

Lockheed Nighthawk GR.1 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 
This is a simple mod of the amazing F-117A by Dels to create a fictional Nighthawk GR.1 in service with the Royal Air Force in the 1989-2010 timeline. I made this for myself but I'm releasing it 'as is' following a request.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the NighthawkGR1 folder into your Decals folder.
That's it!
 
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Big thanks to Dels for bringing us the F-117A and for generously uploading the templates.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards 
Spinners
Version 1 - March 8th, 2023
 
 

Re-upload of the A4D-2 with data and texture ini updates submitted by Cliff7600:
Addition of cockpit visual of refueling probe
USN & USMC 'Stock' texture numbering not showing
Inst: All fixes/additions have been made in applicable ini files - just drop 'Object' and 'Sound' folders in main folder and overwrite.
** Note - if you have added additional units/skins applicable changes will have to be made to your A4D-2.INI file.
"Thanks Cliff7600"

Canuck FAW.4
"What if" RAF version by Spinners
!!! IMPORTANT : this mod is NOT release under the CombatAce Modders Licensing Agreement rules !!! (see readme)
This is a "What if" version of the CF-100 Mk4B in service with the Royal Air Force.
The main interest is the 3 skins :
- RAF 151 sq
- RAF 153 sq
- Irish Air Corp
 
Credits go to :
Sundowner : Aircraft model, cockpit model, various ini work, some skin work, research.
1977Frenchie : Skins, decals, hangar and loading screens, research.
Baffmeister : Flight model, some ini work, some research, package compilation and readme.
Wilches : Beta testing and research.
Crusader : Research.
Bunyap & 331KillerBee : weapon.
and :
Spinners : RAF what-if version, skins edits, decals, hangar and loading screens.
Cliff7600 : ini edits and readme.
 
Read the readme file for installation and important notes.

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
General Atomics MQ-9 Block 30 ER Reaper
weapon included:
AGM-114K
AIM-9X
AIM-92D
ATAL
Brimstone
GBU-12D
GBU-38
GBU-54
M272
Gorgon Comm.
Gorgon Recce.
Hatchet
MQ9 EA Pod
MQ9 ESM Pod
MQ9 RWR Pod
MQ-9 Tank
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
//Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=MQ-9
[MQ-9]
Priority=NORMAL
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=TRUE
Looped=TRUE
FrequencyControl=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
MaxDist=1500.000000
MinDist=100.000000
InsideConeAngle=60
OutsideConeAngle=180
ConeOutsideVolume=90
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
1.0.0
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
Compufat for editing the data file and testing, making all the texture for the Drone. 
angelp for making the new weapons/texturing all the new weapons. as well as the data files for the model. and finally making the required addon in 3ds max for the model.
 
ravenclaw_007 for GBU weapons.
Zurawski for using his outstanding MQ-10A Kodiak cockpit
Coupi for making the screenshots also the hangar and loading screens 
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
//For any feedback or any correction that you find that needs to be corrected, please can you send me a //PM.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net

Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
https://gkabs.net
https://gulfknights.net
What's included:
Su-35SK2 with Chinese Weapons
Weapons:
PL-10
PL-12
PL-15
PL-21
All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
Installation:
Copy files to their proper folder
//Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
[SoundList]
SoundFileXXX=GSH301
[GSH301]
Priority=NORMAL
Looped=TRUE
NumBuffers=4
3DSound=TRUE
DopplerEffect=FALSE
MaxDist=1000.000000
MinDist=50.000000
InsideConeAngle=360
OutsideConeAngle=360
ConeOutsideVolume=100
If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
 
https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
1.0.0
LICENSE:
You are allowed to use this model and everything included for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
gkabs@gkabs.net
Credit goes to the following:
Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
Model by g00r00
I would like to thank Coupi and Compufat for working alongside me on this project. Work from 3d modeling, texture, data file, and testing. I enjoyed working with each of you on this together.
YEYEYE for the Cockpit
I would like to thank Coupi and Compufat this is group work from 3d modeling, texture, data file, and testing it's too hard to say how to get credit for but I tell you that everyone had a hand in this project and without them all you wouldn't have it.
All Chinese weapons are made by angelp. thank you.
Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
Software used:
3d Max 2009
UVLayout v2 Pro
Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop
Mixamo

If you need any assistance please contact me at 
gkabs@gkabs.net
gulfknights.net