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Working Past Retirement: Metrea KC-135R
Working Past Retirement: Metrea KC-135R
This skinpack is a representation of the 4 KC-135R operated by Metrea Strategic Mobility. Bought from Singapore in 2019, these contract tankers are supporting USAF as well as NATO operations
Included*
KC-135R (Civil) aircraft
two skins to highlight the blue Shamu scheme (3 serial numbers) and the Agean Ghost Scheme (1 serial number)
Cockpit and ini edits to make player flyable
drogue "weapon", addable in the loadout screens
Required
a legal functioning install of any SF2 version
Installation
unzip this mod, then install new mod folder categories to your mod folder (Aircraft to aircraft etc)
allow overwrites
fire up game, take off and go pass gas
Known Issues
-This is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
-Also, the C-130 cockpit is not too accurate. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow). remember that there is no air to air refueling in game, so these are more eye candy than operational birds
- there are currently no wingtip MPRS pods for these aircraft. Once some have been sourced (via new aircraft model or pod model) they will be added in
-the Agean Ghost is not 100% accurate. there were not very good pics of the wings, plus model quirks meant some patches had to be put on each wing ot allow for color onthe airbrakes (all 4 of which were mapped to the two on the left wing)
*Wagner CD not included
Credits
BPAO (Olivier Anguille, RIP) - original model
Dave- head of original released original project
Dels- C-130 cockpit
yakarov79- drogue basket model, original skin templates
Wrench- tech advice, approval master extrodinaire
daddyairplanes- research, ini edits, texture and tga work, new additions to templates
Big Thanks to
Jimbib for research asssitance with the Metrea Agean Ghost camoflage
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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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64 downloads
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Israeli T-6 Texan II "Efroni"
By toot
Today (26/4/23) is israel's independence day, so ive decided to release this skin/ modified aircraft:
This mod represents the T-6 Texan II in Israeli service. I've modified Dels's T-6 to have aerobatic smoke just like the IAF aerobatics team has. To activate it you simply need to push your throttle to max.
To add this mod simply drop the files in the corresponding file locations (Sounds in Sounds, Aircraft in Aircraft, etc).
Credits:
Dels: Original mod + templates
56 downloads
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[Fictional] North American F-100D Super Sabre
By Spinners
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
45 downloads
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SF2 TMF Mirage IIIC (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 TMF Mirage IIIC (AdA) Upgrade/Remod Pack 2/21/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage 3C series as used by the French Air Force. Included in this package are 2 complete versions of the Mirage IIIC:
Mirage IIIC ("standard" usage)
1) NMF - EC 1/2 Cigones
2) AdA Blue - EC 2/10 Seine (<1975)
Mirage IIICi/SEPR (rocket boosted, single missile armed, no gun, interceptor)
1) NMF only - EC 2/13 Alpes
They are set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Mirage III's available as stock within the game or as a DLC from 3rd Wire. Everything needed is supplied, excepting those weapons used that are stock 3W items. Skins remain in their original bmp format. Each skin has 26 letter and number decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Almost all markings are decals. The SF2 date switch is used on the standard IIIC, changing to the Air Defense Blue in 1975. For the most part, the skins are left 'attached' to the squadrons from when originally released 'way back when.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
Mirage IIIC (TMF)
or
Mirage IIIC/SEPR (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm).
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
117 downloads
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SF2 TMF Mirage IIIEA (FAA) Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 TMF Mirage IIIEA (FAA) Upgrade/Remod Pack 3/14/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage IIIEA as used by the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina).
Even though there is =NOT= a stock 3W Mirage IIIEA, this is set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with any (other) Mirages available for the game (including the Bandidos version). Skins remain in their original bmp format. All necessary items are provided, weapons, pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth (most weapons used ARE stock 3W items, with few exceptions). This is a "nationalized" single-user only aircraft.
This aircraft is supplied with 2 skins:
Ar1 - 8th Air Brigade, Camo
LoViz - Grupo 6 (LoViz Grey <1990)
Both skins use the same 'pool' of 16 ID/serial numbers, although the Lo-Viz only carries it's number on the front nose gear door (probably not historically correct - simply done for playability). These decals are the originals as issued in 2005. As can be expected, the SF2 Date Switch (tm) is active, and the LoViz skin starts in 1990.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
Mirage IIIEA (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm).
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
96 downloads
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SLUFs of the Flying Tigers: A-7D in service with the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing 1975-1981
SLUFs of the Flying Tigers: A-7D in service with the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing 1975-1981
This mod adds several new skins to showcase the stock ThirdWire A-7D as it appeared with the 23rd TFW in the late 1970s. The mod features the classic SEA camo scheme with white markings as well as the SEA wraparound scheme with black markings.
REQUIREMENTS
This mod requires you to have STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EUROPE for the A-7D_75 and _78 it is based on.
Included
4 Aircraft : A-7D_75, A-7D_78
Skins and tga sets covers both schemes used by the 23rd. years are apporximate, as aircraft swapped between squadrons semi regularly
historic serials well, fairly historic. this was a tough nut to crack and airframes are matched to units as best as possible.
weapons regular bombs modded by me to boost base supply levels.
ini edits mostly tweaking weapons loadouts.
INSTALLATION
UNZIP MAIN FOLDER, PUT OBJECTS FOLDER INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
Credits
Wrench original Thirdwire A-7D templates, I added my work on top of his originals
KillerBee331 weapons pack that most non stock weps are drawn from
malibu43 2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, ini edits, new patches and load screens, butt load of research
TW stock A-7D models
Still with me? Heres the list of included units
*74th TFS *75th TFS *76th TFS
plus a couple of aircraft marked as Boss Birds for the 23d TFW
Your still reading? GO ON, go fly the mod!
I hope that you enjoy this mod as much as I did making it.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023
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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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[Fictional] Su-9PF 'Fishpot-A' for WarPac Nations
By Spinners
Sukhoi Su-9PF 'Fishpot-A' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a simple mod of the stock Su-9 interceptor to create a fictional Su-9PF in service with the Warsaw Pact air forces of Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the USSR in an overall 1961-1983 timeline. The skins and markings are pretty generic and mainly use stock Third Wire stuff but I did create some new number decals for the Bulgarian, Hungarian and Romanian aircraft. I decided not make a skin for Albania as it was not part of the contiguous border between east and west and, in any case, it quit the Warsaw Pact in 1968.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Su-9PF folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Su-9PF folder into your Decals folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the AA-1B2 folder into your Weapons folder.
That's it!
The AA-1B2 is a cloned 'Alkali' missile that I've altered simply to allow it to be carried by the WarPac nations - it's a pretty useless missile but I decided not to perk it up. But, for gameplay reasons, I've added guns to the Su-9PF with a simple edit that you can reverse.
CREDITS
As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim.
Special thanks to Stary for the Su-9 cockpit.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 1 - November 4th, 2023
63 downloads
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Canuck FAW.4 RAF & IAC
By 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.
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Fiat G.91R.3 & R.4 in Luftwaffe Service
By Soulfreak
Fiat G.91R.3 & R.4 Luftwaffe (reworked) for SF2
WHAT´S IN:
3 aircraft with 26 brand new highrez (8K) Luftwaffe skins
I always liked this little bird and so I reworked it a bit.
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Installation:
1st you have to delete earlier Versions of the G.91R.3 in your Aircraft folder.
Elsewise there will be conflicts!!!
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
If asked, let overwrite
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Animation key 1 = Canopy open / close
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Credits:
ErikGen: Creator of the original G.91 Models
Stary: Creator of Cockpits models
Spillone104: Part of the original Gina Team
Diego & Ravenclaw007: GAF Pilot models & repaints
Ravenclaw007: G.91 Weapons
Soulfreak: All paintwork, all decals, Hangar & Loading screens & ini dance
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Legal stuff:
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
If anyone will use this mod or parts of it, my permission is needed!
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It was tested in a SF2 complete installation.
Schapen, Dezember 26th 2023
Carlo "Soulfreak" Heuer
115 downloads
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SF2 P-51D/K Mustang by Crisis Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 P-51D/K Mustang by Crisis Remod Pack 1/28/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-
Another 1stGen Salvage Project...
This is an SF2 Remod of P-51D Mustang by crisis. Historically this was one of the first aircraft mods released for SF1 in approx 2008. While the model still has some issues (see "Notes"), it's fully functional, and has been upgraded for the SF2 environment. I believe this will be a complimentary aircraft for the stock 3W Mustang (and others).
This mod is supplied with just about all the original skin sets I could find from the 1stGen SF mods section and from Marcfighters archive. Unfortunately, several were not up to snuff, with inaccurate coloration, or had painted-on markings that make it impossible to allow the use of the superb 3W decal system. Therefore several, while replicating the originals, are new builds. These were made from a new template, and it is included. These skin sets cover US Army Air Force (WW2 ETO), USAF (post-war), Korean War units for the USAF, RoKAF, SAAF, and Israeli Air Force directly post-WW2 and during the 1956 Suez Crisis.. Several of the included skins make use of decal sets I created for other mods, as you all know how I hate to waste good decals!!! :)
You will find herein ...
USAAF/USAF:
362nd FS,357th FG (ETO) -1944 start date (NMF)
375th FS, 361st FG (ETO) -Sept, 1944 start date (Camo/NMF/Invasion Stripes under wing/fues)
"USAFSilver", Generic NMF -10/1947 start date
12th FBS, 18th FBG (Korea) -1950 start date
SAAF:
2 Sqdn, SAAF "Flying Cheetahs" -1950 start date
IDFAF:
No.101 Sqdn (NMF) -1948 start date
No.116 Sqdn Blue/Brown Camo (1956<) -Suez Crisis camo scheme
RoKAF:
51st PFS* (ROKAF) -Korean War. #18 is Col. Dean Hess' aircraft, with nose art
*=Provisional Fighter Squadron
98.6% of the markings are decals, with some small exceptions (see notes). Decal randomization is TRUE.
While many skins had to be remade, some are still 'as issued' (un-retouched). All remain in bmp format. As is usual, serial numbers & 'plane in squadron letters' (WW2 & Korea) are as historically accurate as possible. Those fully 100% matched are marked with the star (*), those correct, but unable to match to a individual code letter are marked with the plus/cross (+), those with no mark are generic.
For those units listed in the game's SquadronList ini, my (patent pending) 'fake SqTail' decal is used to activate their name displayed on the Loadout screen. The SF2 'date switch' is used for all services on their respective skin sets.
Sounds and drop tanks are included. All weapons used are also included. If you End Users (tm) have the SF2I expansion that adds the Mustang and WW2 era weapon, feel free to edit the loadout ini to use those stock in-game 3rd Wire items. The data ini has been brought up, as much as possible, to current standards. The FM test drives as fully compatable with SF2.
When in-game, you'll see
P-51D/K Mustang (cr)
on the Aircraft Selection dropdown. This "(cr)" will differenize this one from the 3rd Wire or Wolf357's (and variations thereof). This mod DOES (sorta) cover both the D & K variants, as there's very little (actual) difference between them (one built in Inglewood, CA -D; the other in Dallas, TX -K; albeit with a different prop). Canopy acutation uses the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0.
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. Also, give the "Notes" a browse, as it explains certain issues this model has, and the change logs.
Good Hunting and Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
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[Fictional] Republic F-105D Thunderchief - West Germany
By Spinners
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
46 downloads
- thud
- thunderchief
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SF2 TMF K'fir C2 & C7 (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 TMF K'fir C2 & C7 (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack 4/15/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-(SF2:I and/or Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's IAI K'firs as used by the Israeli Defense Force Air Force. Included in this package are 2 full aircraft, with several skins:
Kfir C2:
101 Squadron
109 Squadron
149 Squadron (all in 2-tone greys)
Kfir C7:
144 Squadron (3-tone camo)
They are set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Kfir available as stock within the game or any others that may exist. Skins remain in their original bmp format. National markings are painted on, and my (Patent Pending) fake insignia and SqTail decals are active, allowing the squadron's name & Nation Name to be displayed on the Loadout screen. Serial number Decal Randomization is TRUE. All necessary items are provided, serial number decals, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth. Some, you've probably got already!!! If I missed any, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
Kfir C2 (TMF)
and
Kfir C7 (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything other than TMF Birds (tm).
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
123 downloads
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SF2 B-25J Mitchell "Night Intruder" Gunship (KAW What-If)
By Wrench
SF2 B-25J Mitchell "Night Intruder" Gunship (KAW What-If) 4/19/2021
-For SF2 =ONLY= (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
** Found in the Archives; as you can tell by the date above!!! **
This is a 'What If...' mod of Veltro2k's B-25J Gunship that might have been used during the Korean War. This goes on the presumption that the (A)B-26 Invader either was not available or present in enough numbers.
The skin represents a reactivated 499th Bomb Squadron of the 345th Bomb Group. The aircraft is finished in overall night black (like the A-26 and later B-57s). This is the solid gun-nosed Mitchell, with the addition of a wing mounted AN/APS-4 radar unit (just like the USN's PBJs). 24 aircraft serials and Buzz Numbers are provided, as is the "Bat Out of Hell" nose markings. All markings are decals, and decal randomization is TRUE. Weapons (WW2 bombs & rockets), sounds, pilot figures are all provided.
As is always reccommended, 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!!!
Happy Landings! Have Fun!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
11/27/2023
59 downloads
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Liberty Wing '95: The 48th Fighter Wing in the Eagle Era
Liberty Wing '95: The 48th Fighter Wing in the Eagle Era
This mod is an all up unit mod featuring the 48th Fighter Wing and its three squadrons, the 492nd FS "Bolars", 493rd FS "Grim Reapers", and 494th FS "Panthers". The wing participated in some fashion in practically every military action of the 1990s: Northern Watch, Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, and Allied Force in 1999. These skins are accurate from 1994 until the end of 1996, and the serials accurate until the end of 1998. The Mod includes everything to have the Liberty Wing ready to go from install.
Included
F-15C_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15D_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15E_92 with 492nd and 494th FS skins, "new" aircraft based on old F-15E
various weapons as would be used by these aircraft in the mid 1990s
sounds, effects, floght and other objects needed to make it all work
Installation
unzip. place contents of "to mods" folder into your chosen mod folder. allow overwrites
Credits
************************ Original F-15C/D/E **********************************
AleDucat - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models.
Deuces - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.
Diego - For the Modern USAF Pilot skins.
Fubar512 - For the FM work.
JimmyBib - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures.
MoonJumper - Avionics work.
Wpnssgt - Models
Kesselburt - Original F-15C cockpit.
Brain32 - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.
Mago - F-15E Cockpit.
331KillerBee - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included).
JAT81500 - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work.
************************ Mud Hen Maintenance Team **************************
Viper63a - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens.
Spudknocker - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
RavenClaw_007 - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats!
JAT81500 - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers - AfterBurner Mod.
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Viper63 - skin templates
ravenclaw - weapons not in Gunny's pack such as the B61 special weapon and AGM-130 missiles
daddyairplanes - research, new skins, tga work, various ini edits on aircraft and on stock weapons like Mk82; new hangar and loading screens, "new" F-15E (92) with different weapons groupings and more accurate to use the -229 engines
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TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
Thank you for downloading this mod, i hope you enjoy flying it it as much as I enjoyed working on it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
26 Dec 2023
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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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T-34A Mentor for Uruguay
By Wilches
A bit of history. Extract from Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/399877246768865/photos/a.783005898455996/866828416740410/?type=3
"In 1976, Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya (Fuerza Aerea Uruguaya - FAU) began to seek a replacement for its North American AT-6 trainers and to complement its fleet of Cessna T-41D primary trainers, which had been acquired in 1969.
Once the Beechcraft T-34 was considered as a suitable substitute for the "tejanos", to be incorporated into the FAU inventory, these mentors were registered FAU-660 to 684. La Escuela de Aviación Militar (Escuela Militar de Aviación - EMA) I received four planes, these were registered FAU-669, 670, 676 and 677, while FAU kept two planes: FAU-650, 651, 660, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 668, 671, 672 and 678, all operating with Grupo de Aviación N° 1. On July 14, 1980, four mentors were acquired by Chilean Naval Aviation, namely a T-34A, serialized FAU-651, and three T -34Bs, which received serial FAU-685 to 687.
In 1982, when the (Centro de Instrucción y Entrenamiento de Vuelo Avanzado - CIEVA) was created, Group No. 1 of Aviation was designated as an "attack" unit, being replaced from its T-34B by the IA-58 Pucará. In turn, the T-34s were transferred to CIEVA just created.
With the passage of time, the wear and tear, the accidents and the presumed cuts passed the invoice and the number of operating aircraft decreased considerably, until the point of having only 10 planes available for training at CIEVA and EMA for mid-1989.
Fortunately, the following year, through a subsidy from the Spanish Government, the FAU received one T-34A that had been withdrawn from the Air Force of that country between 1987 and 1988, and had been stored in very good conditions. These T-34A arrived by boat in Uruguay on March 8, 1991, joining FAU on April 24, with registration numbers FAU-630 to 646.
In May 1992, two T-34As were transferred to Naval Aviation, these being FAU-630 and 639.
After 20 years of service, it was considered necessary to modernize the EMA training fleet, so in 1999 FAU awarded a contract for 13 Aermacchi SF.260s to a company in the United States."
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* In this pack, everything BUT plane´s numbers and skins are not 100% correct as the planes were used mainly as trainers. This should be pretty boring! *
Anyone is allowed to use the blank skins for other skins without ask me any permission, but don´t forget to share it!
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Credits:
RussoUK - 3D work
Wrench - inspiration, support and inside ReadMe text.
Ideal for Gepard´s awesome terrain "Rio de La Plata".
Skins and decals - Me, myself and I
Have fun!!
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[Fictional] Dassault Mirage 5FE + Mirage 5FE2 (C.11) Spanish Air Force
By ValAstur
Fictional mod of the stock Mirage 5F to make it look like fictional fighter planes for the spanish air force (if they did not choose the Mirage III and F1).
They shall depict possble aircraft that could have entered service in if they did not choose the Mirage III and F1.
The cockpit used (and the one the aircrafts ini links to) is Crusaders great Cockpit for the 5F; but it's not included.
So you have to get it or take another one.
The pack comes with two aircraft:
- Mirage 5FE (standard aircraft) in two camos (two-color green-grey and the EDA Lizard scheme for the service in the 80s)
- Mirage 5FE2 (upgraded aircraft) in the grey camo used from the 90s on.
The upgrades on the FE2 include:
- Cyrano Radar
- upgraded Engine
- internal ECM
- improved A/G-capabilites (use of LG-Weaponry)
- internal Chaff/Flare-dispensers
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drop the folders into your Objects folder. If asked to overwrite, click yes.
CREDITS
Big Thanks to Thirdwire for the games and the superb models they have.
Kindest regards
ValAstur
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SF2 TMF Nesher (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 TMF Nesher (IDF) Upgrade/Remod Pack 4/5/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-(SF2:I and/or Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Nesher as used by the Israeli Defense Force Air Force. Included in this package are 3 different skins:
101 Squadron (Camo)
253 Squadron (Camo)
117 Squadron (Camo w/Orange ID Triangles <1973)
They are set up and labeled to cause NO conflicts with the Nesher available as stock within the game or any others that may exist. Skins remain in their original bmp format. Almost all markings are decals, and Decal Randomization is TRUE. All decals used are stock, in game items (you don't need SF2I for these) As you can see above, the SF2 date switch is active for the later, "Orange ID Triangle" skin. 101 & 253 Squadrons share the same start date (no actual date listed), meaning they're avaliable from the initial date of service, and are available to choose from the drop down menu. All necessary items are provided, weapons (drop tanks), pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth. Some, you've probably got already!!!
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
Nesher S (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything other than TMF Birds (tm). This also means, there'll be NO conflict with the other Neshers, of mods thereof, out there.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
With Special Thanks to Coupi, who sent me the original aircraft, as I couldn't locate it!!
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Spitfire Mk12 early & late
By Cliff7600
--------------- Spitfire for CombatAce ---------------
SF2 version 2021
TurboSquid : original 3D model
Snapper21 : source file donated to CA, project development, textures editing and decals
Wrench : project development origin and inis
Starfighter2 : original Spitfire Mk9 cockpit
JeanBa : special credit
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 Mk12 early
- Spitfire Mk12 late
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SF2 T-34B Mentor (USN) Upgrade Pack by RussoUK/Wrench
By Wrench
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
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SF2 IAI Dagger (FAA) by The Mirage Factory Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 IAI Dagger (FAA) by The Mirage Factory Upgrade/Remod Pack 4/4/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's IAI Dagger as used by the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina or FAA).
Skins remain in their original bmp format. All necessary items are provided, weapons, pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth (most weapons used ARE stock 3W items, with few exceptions). This is a "nationalized" single-user only aircraft.
This aircraft is supplied with 3 skins:
Camo with NO ID bands (original skin)
Camo with Blue ID Bands
Camo with Yellow ID Bands (both with a 1982 start date)
All skins use the same 'pool' of 39 ID/serial numbers. All serials are 100% hisorically accurate. As can be expected, the SF2 Date Switch (tm) is active, although the 2 Color Banded Birds (tm) both have the 1982 start date for use during the Falkland War (as best as my research could narrow down) Also, the Date Switch is used on the Loadout ini, as newer missiles become available.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop-down you'll see:
Dagger (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm). Also. this will diferentiate it from the Other Daggers available
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
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Fiat G.91T.1 & R.1B
By Soulfreak
Fiat G.91T.1 & R.1B for SF2
WHAT´S IN:
4 aircraft with 14 brand new highrez (8K) skins
I always liked this little bird and so I reworked it a bit for the AMI.
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Installation:
1st you have to delete earlier Versions of the G.91T.1 in your Aircraft folder.
Elsewise there will be conflicts!!!
Simply copy all the files in the respective directory of your game folder.
"User"\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2
If asked, let overwrite
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Animation key 1 = Canopy open / close
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Credits:
ErikGen: Creator of the original G.91 Models
Stary: Creator of Cockpits models
DenisOliveira: new 3D parts (Nose hole Fix of R.4 model)
Spillone104: Part of the original Gina Team
ID(io)T Team: Original Frecce Tricolori Pilot
GKABS: original Pilot (reworked for AMI by Soulfreak)
Soulfreak: All paintwork, all decals, Hangar & Loading screens & ini dance
Special thanks to Richard Caruana wo helped me a lot with AMI fonts.
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Legal stuff:
This mod is freeware. Commercial use is not allowed.
If anyone will use this mod or parts of it, my permission is needed!
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It was tested in a SF2 complete installation.
Known Issue is that the T.1 has problems with rudder offset from time to time. But I can´t fix it. :-(
Schapen, Dezember 23rd 2023
Carlo "Soulfreak" Heuer
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SF2 TMF Mirage IIICZ (SAAF) by PCG Upgrade/Remod Pack
By Wrench
SF2 TMF Mirage IIICZ (SAAF) by PCG Upgrade/Remod Pack 3/24/2024
-For SF2, Any and All-(Full 5 Merged Suggested)
Found in the Archives! Didn't even know there WAS a TMF version! But here it is!!! :)
This is a full upgrade/remod pack for The Mirage Factory's Dassault Mirage IIICZ by PCG as used by the South AFrican Air Force.
Even though there is =NOT= a stock 3W Mirage IIICZ per se, this is set up and labeled to cause =NO= conflicts with any (other) Mirages available for the game (including the version built by Ludo M.54 from a stock 3W Mirage). Skins remain in their original bmp format. All necessary items are provided, weapons, pilots, seats, sounds, effects, and so forth (most weapons used ARE stock 3W items, with few exceptions). This is a "nationalized" single-user only aircraft.
This aircraft is supplied with 3 skins:
"NMF"- as originally delivered
"Camo1" - Tan/Green (<1971)
"Lo-Viz" - 2-tone Blue & Grey (~1982)
All 16 CZs served with No.2 Squadron, “Flying Cheetahs”.
All skins use the same 'pool' of 16 ID/serial numbers. As can be expected, the SF2 Date Switch (tm) is active, and the LoViz skin starts in 1982 (best guess! based upon Ludo's Mirage F1CZ_Late). Also, the Date Switch is used on the Loadout ini, as newer missiles become available.
When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Dropdown you'll see:
Mirage IIICZ (TMF)
So you can't mistake them for anything else but TMF Birds (tm).
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. All original readmes, when discoverable, are included. The 'Change Log' is, as always, in the Notes section below. As an Extra Added Bonus (tm), I've included a bunch of PDFs I found online, documenting the Development & History of the Mirage III & its variants in SAAF service. They are OUTSTANDING docs, and were the basis for some of the changes I've implemented here. Well worth the read!
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
For Oli and The Mirage Factory
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IAR 80/81 REDUX PACK
By Trotski
IAR 80/81 PACK.
I was not originally going to release this pack, as I was unsure of the reaction to a relativley unknown ( unfortunately ) Fighter. but after the relative success of the PZL's I uploaded last week, I though it would be nice to send these IAR's your way too. The IAR's were only ever used by the Romanians, and was in service until the early 50's so that in itself speaks volumes about this rather attractive aircraft.
Anyway, this is a slight rework of Pasko's IAR 80A and 81C, I have also included a <cough> alternative and completely "What if" IAR 80P I shall let you look and see at to what THAT is all about !!!
So, the details, I have edited the original skins, and have reworked ALL the decals, I have added the stencilling as accurately as I could, but there maybe a few errors here and there in the actual positioning of them, as finding detailed pictures of the type is just not there. The stencilling is very sparse, so I think I have got it mainly right ( I hope !! ) I have updated the sounds, and the weapons loadouts, as for some unknown reason, the original bomb loadouts were wrong, So the 80A now carries ONLY 2, 50Kg bombs under the wings, and the 81C has the centreline 250Kg and 2, 50Kg under wing bombs. The 80P however has the original loadout, because why not, it is a "What if" innit hehehehehe. The "real" IAR's in this pack carry German weapons, and are armed with for the 80A 6, 7.9mm FN Brownings, and the 81C has 2 MG151 20mm,s and only 2 of the FN Brownings . The 90P's are armed with ITALIAN bombs, 50, 100, and 250 KG's and gun armament comprises of 4, Breda SAFAT 7.7 mm MG's and a pair of Breda SAFAT 12.7mm MG's.
All the markings have been replaced from the original ones, which I found too bright and "in yer face" and then I added on the differing markings from later years.
Everything is included in the pack, aircraft, decals, guns, pilots, weapons, and sounds. I have boxed everything up so it just a drag and drop kinda deal. One point though, please please PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE ensure that the file GunBarrel20mm is in the Pilots folder, or else you will end up with a very odd looking aircraft ( this is for the 81C. ) I also swapped out the Cockpit, as the faux Spitfire one looked awful, so it is now the YAK 9 one instead, not accurate, as all the dials are in Russian, but it does look better.............Well in my humble opinion it does at least. All the sounds I used are in the sounds folder, including the sounds for the guns.
That as they say, is a wrap.
I forgot to credit Starfighter, for the Yak Cockpit, apologies to him for that ommision.
AS ALWAYS...........................ENJOY !!!
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SENTRY : Aircraft of the NATO E-3A Component
SENTRY: Aircraft of the NATO E-3A Component
Since 1983, NATO has operated international squadrons of E-3A Sentrys, commonly referred to as AWACS from Geilenkirchen AB. Registered in Luxembourg due to international law, the NATO AEW&C Force held watch during the final decade of the Cold War, participated in operations over the Balkans and Libya, and assisted with US homeland defense after the attacks on 9/11/01.
During the late 1990s, the NATO Sentry fleet gained upgrades in line with the USAF's Block 30/35 upgrades. These included distinctive fairings on the aircraft chin, cheek and tail housing ESM equipment. The aircraft retained their original E-3A designations after the upgrades.
For several years, retired 707 airliners were also operated as trainers to reduce E-3 flying hours and as transports to support NAEWF missions as well as other NATO missions when available. These aircraft were designated CT-49A and operated unti the mid 2010s.
Included
This mod includes skin for the E-3A, an E-3A_98 aircraft with fake pilot upgrades and CT-49A trainer aircraft, as well as decals and a set of ESM pods for the newer E-3A
Installation
unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
Known Issues
- The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
- The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
Credits
BPAO 707 model
The Mirage Factory original E-3 mod and model
yakarov79 NATO_AWACS pod model
Dave putting the bug in my ear to do more than just one squadron of new Sentry work
daddyairplanes skins, tga work, research
I hope you enjoy this mod as much as i have enjoyed creating it, and thank you for downloading it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
14 Jan 2024
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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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Stealth SLUFs : A-7D in service with the 4450th Tactical Group
Stealth SLUFs : A-7D in service with the 4450th Tactical Group
This mod adds several new skins to showcase the stock ThirdWire A-7D as it appeared with the 4450th Tactical Group in the 1980s. The mod features their special version of the European 1 camo scheme as well as the SEA wraparound they appeared in for about the first year of operation.
The 4450th Tactical Group was the first unit to operate the then ultra secret F-117A Nighthawk. In order to maintain a cover other than "Stealth Fighter", the group also operated around a dozen A-7Ds to develop "avionics for the A-7D". They flew the Corsair II from mid 1981 until 1989, after the F-117A program became public a few mnths prior.
REQUIREMENTS
This mod requires you to have STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EUROPE for the A-7D_75 and _78 it is based on.
INSTALLATION
UNZIP MAIN FOLDER, PUT OBJECTS FOLDER INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
Included
2 Aircraft : A-7D_78, A-7D_83
Skins and tga sets covers three major eras of the unit's existence, as well as a suprise skin
historic serials well, fairly historic. this was a tough nut to crack and airframes are matched to units as best as possible.
weapons regular bombs modded by me to boost base supply levels. Precision guided weapons added given the focus of the Group
ini edits mostly tweaking weapons loadouts.
Credits
Wrench original Thirdwire A-7D templates, I added my work on top of his originals
KillerBee331 weapons pack that most non stock weps are drawn from
malibu43 2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, ini edits, new patches and load screens, butt load of research
TW stock A-7D models
i hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed making it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023
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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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