Operation Northern Sabre Plus
 
 
This is intended as an expanded campaign using resources from other TW games merged. For this campaign to work, a merged install with SF2:Vietnam
is required, but as usual, a full-5 merged install is quite advisable.
 
The campaign includes another US carrier, USS America, employing CVA-63 model. The escort for USS America is entirely fictional, and if anybody can provide some
information on the real composition of its surface combat ships for her 1979 cruise, please, tell me.
 
Most aircraft added are Phantoms. VMFA-333 flew the J type and used to be attached to CVW-8, so much that AJ is the tailcode it sports in stock installs, and
it keeps a detachment embarked aboard USS Nimitz. VMFA-115 was actually deployed to NAS Keflavik during September 1979, so it was a no brainier. VF-201 was a
USNR squadron stationed in NAS Dallas, and it has been added to USS America as a way to add more Phantoms, just in case. The campaign is made so it will display
Daddyairplanes´s F-4J_74 or ThirdWires F-4N DLC, but if you don´t have them, it will revert to F-4Js and F-4Bs (remember i told you this required SF2V)
 
I also included an USMC Skyhawk Squadron in Keflavik, wich will take dmtldragon´s A-4M, or alternatively, A-4F_74 from SF2.
 
The stock campaign also included RAF Phantoms in case you had SF2E or F-4K DLC, however i overwrote those squadrons instead of making them flyable, i just guess
they would be busy in Europe or guarding UK air space to get into a mess wich the USN and USMC are handling already
 
Most of the work was Tannethal´s, who figured out how to make two different CVBGs work fine, and had the idea of the Soviet reinforcement convoy, a lot of
credit goes to him. Also thanks to daddyairplanes, Viggen and all others wich contributed providing info and advise.
 
I suggest using the HFD version of Iceland for keeping FPS low, and modified SA-8s for airfield coverage. I just did it by changing their role from MOBILE_SAM to
MOBILE_AAA, but it may be better to use two different copies (one model of each variant in each role).
 
If anything goes wrong, it must be my fault for messing around with some entries, please tell me so i can solve it.

Updated ReadMe 13 Mar 2013
 
Strike Fighters 2: War For Israel V3.0 + Sandbox = 11 Gigs
 
Campaign For SF2:Israel with SF2:North Atlantic. or
SF2,SF2:E,SF2:V,SF2:NA with SF2:Israel Merged Install.
 
Campaigns incuded are "War For Israel" "ClubMed '82"
and "ClubMed '97". Korea and Taiwan will be addons to this
as they depend on North Atlantic.
 
Campaigns now have Carrier Group support.
More aircraft added and new cockpits for F/A-18's and F-16's.
 
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If you want to use the "New World Order" Nations Scenario in
the Single Missions mode, Drop the Nations.ini from one of
the Campaign Dir's into the Flight Dir in the User Mod but
keep a backup.
 
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To Install:
Make a copy of "StrikeFighters2 Israel.exe" and
"StrikeFighters2 Israel.ini" and rename them to
"StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.exe" and
"StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.ini" put them back into the
Program files Thirdwire Folder, then run the
StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.exe once and go to the Users
Mod folder it created eg:
...Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael\
and delete the contents of the Aircraft and GroundObject
Folders. Extract StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael Part1 thru Part5
installers into the same Folder and run the Installers and
point them to the Saved Game folder "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael"
User Mod Root Directory.
 
NOTE:
The Campaigns in this Mod can take a while to load. I have a descent System
War For Israel can take 2 or more minutes to load. Also if the campaign dumps
restart and it should load ok.
 
//==========================================================
 
I want to thank the Community for all their effort for without this Mod would not
have possible, Included below:
 
BPAo
331KillerBee
Abhi
Actarus
AGOSTINO
aleks
AmokFloo
Amourdave
ArturR
Badger
BANIDOS Team
bib
bigal1
BlueDream
bobrock
Bone Team
Brain32
Caeser
Camouflage
Column 5
Craig
CrazyhorseB34
Crusader
DamWaar
Dave USAFMTL
Dels
Deuces
Diego
Digital Overlord
Dr.Welsh
dtmdragon
eburger68
Epizikl
EricJ
Erikgen
Erwin_Hans
FastCargo
Florian
Flying Toaster
Fubar512
Gabilon
Gerald14
Gaston
gerwin
Graybeard
HoneyFox
HrntFixr
J.M Langeron
JA 37 Viggen
Jat81500
Jeanba
Jimmy B
Joe Baugher
JSF Aggie
Julhelm
Jv44kt
Kesselbrut
Klavs81
Kout
Kreelin
lindr2
LloydNB
Mago
Manetsim
Marcfighter
Matthew Ouellette
Max Rudakov
Migbuster
Miracleman
Mirage Factory
MJ
Moonjumper
Nicholas Bell
OldDiego
Olivier ANGUILLE
pablitoVPT
Pappy
Pappychksix
Paragon
Pasko
pcpilot
Phamtuan
Private
Rafael
Rampage
Raptore One
Ravenclaw
rebel ryder
Scrapper
Serverandenforcer
Siddog
Sidewinder86
Silverbolt
Sony Tuckson
spillone
ST0RM
Starfighter2
Stary
Sundowner
Swede
SWS
Syrinx
Talos
Team Viper
TFlash
_Thomas_
Tiwaz
Tunderchief
Veltro2K
DrWelsh
Vampyre
WhiteBoySamurai
Wilco
WingWiner
Wpnssgt
Wrench
X Ray
xiaozcs
YEYEYE
Zola25
Third Wire
and TK
Thanks to all, let me know if i missed anyone.
Spectre8750@gmail.com

several quick dogfights over nice region of GermanyCE map, designed with guns only practice in mind:
 
P-51D vs Sptfire IXc:
6 vs 6, winter, clear weather, 09:28:29
 
Meteor F.8 vs Mig-15bis:
8 vs 8, autumn, broken skies, 07:33:12
 
Mystere IVA vs Yak-23 Flora:
12 vs 12, summer, scattered weather, 17:45:00
 
F-15A vs Mig-21F13:
6 vs 6, spring, scattered weather, 6:28:29
 
F-15A vs Mig-23M:
6 vs 6, winter, broken skies, 15:20:00
 
recommended mods:
Sarcasm 1.4 and GermanyCE HR v3

Please understand that due to game engine limitations this will not play out exactly like the war did historically,
and due to my own personal time limitations, I was not able to do enough research to accurately name all of the ground
units and some of the air-units.
 
Also, I am in no way making any political statement regarding the war that occurred in 1965.
 
To install:
 
Merge the contents of the IndPak65 folder inside the .zip file into your preferred modfolder.
It is recommended that you create a dedicated modfolder for all of your India/Pakistan SF2 needs, but if you know what you are doing,
you can probably merge it all into a "SF2:Everything" install, but don't ask me how if you can't do it yourself. Combatace.com has all of the info you need.
The files contain an edited _targets.ini file that only adds edited NumSquadrons= at a few airbases, especailly since most of the PAF squadrons were
stationed at one airbase near Sarghoda. (changed Mushaf, Halwara and Pathankot airbases).
Also included is a missing tile that goes with Stary's set for the terrain.
 
tested with a full-merged install, both clean and in a heavily modded folder,
You will certainly need SF2, SF2:Europe, SF2:Israel and Expansion 1
If anyone finds anything horribly wrong that I have missed, let me know ASAP, and I will fix it.
 
You will need these user made files...
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13199-f-86-sabre-pack-pakistani-air-force/
http://combatace.com/files/file/11805-india-pakistan-terrain/
http://combatace.com/files/file/12506-indiapakistan-hi-res-tileset/
http://combatace.com/files/file/13142-india-pakistan-terrain-tweeks-pak/
 
 
... and the following files will GREATLY enhance your experience, so get them as well:
 
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13089-f-104a-pakistani-af-and-ini-tweeks-pak/
http://combatace.com/files/file/13222-indian-air-force-dehavillandhal-vampire-fb52-for-sf2-full-merged/
http://combatace.com/files/file/13218-indian-air-force-hawker-hunter-f56-f56a-mod-for-sf2-full-merged/
http://combatace.com/files/file/9414-canberra-bi-mk58/
http://marcfighters.combatace.com/Aircrafts.htm
http://combatace.com/files/file/13411-sf2-lockheed-f-80crf-80ct-33a-shooting-stars-pak-by-erikgen/
http://combatace.com/files/file/13458-t-33a-skin-pack/
 
I will give a hearty thank-you to:
all of the great modders who created the above files,
TK for staying with it for so long,
everyone at CombatAce.com who has ever answered one of my many "How do I...?"
 
and to Wrench for creating this beautiful terrain, releasing the PAF F-104A and the new PAF Sabre (which I fell in love with while testing this campaign),
and allowing me to toss his targets.ini around like a cheap soda can.

After Exp.2 editor realise I hoped that many missions could be made, but it wasn't.
So I decided to look at our old ones .....
Here are my favorite WOI missions by the best (for me) historical mission designer, upgraded to SF-2I/Exp.1 current patch, I'ld like to share:
 
1955 - First Jet Kill - Meteor 8
1955 - First Jet Kill - Vampire 52
 
1966 - Hunting the Hunter - Mirage IIICJ
1966 - The Hunter Hunted - Hunter 73
 
1973 - First Nesher kill - Nesher
1973- First Nesher kill- MiG-21MF
 
1973 - Scramble at dawn - A-4H
1973 - Scramble at dawn - Mig-17F
1973 - Scramble at dawn - Mig-21PFM
1973 - Scramble at dawn - Mirage IIICJ
 
1973 - The Israeli Ace Epstein - MiG-21MF
1973 -The Israeli Ace Epstein - Nesher (Hard)
1973 -The Israeli Ace Epstein - Nesher
 
1973 - The Ofira Air Battle - F-4 Kurnass
1973 -The Ofira Air Battle - Mig-17F
1973 - The Ofira Air Battle - Mig-21PFM
 
1988 - Dogfight - F-15 Baz
1988 - Dogfight - Mig-29a
 
- planes edited, Squadrons, textures added
- more mission for each air battle using all the involved planes.
 
 
Please test both upgraded Hunting the Hunter (Mirage IIICJ) and new The Hunter Hunted (Hunter 73):
the old Hunter is very hard to catch when IRMs are finished and I was able (not an Ace like Giora Epstein .... )
to shoot down a Mirage or two in several missions .... a fantastic circus!
 
To install: all in main mod folder. You only need to add Syrian MiG-29a by TMF and make Vampire 52, MiG-17F, MiG-21PFM & MF & F flyables.
 
BTW Original readme are included.
 
Enjoy.
 
@ Paulopanz
 
PS: RAN, my friend, this is for You, please came back in action: make more!

Welcome.
This mission pack follows the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) training undertaken by Pilot Officer Ian Black during 1985/86, the last RAF pilot to qualify on the English Electric Lightning, as documented in his excellent book The Last of the Lightnings (ISBN-10: 075093073X; ISBN-13: 978-0750930734).
 
The missions in this pack are specifically designed to be used with Thirdwire’s Strike Fighters 2 Europe: Expansion Pack 2 (SF2E:Exp2), which introduced all Lightning types to the game. Where possible, stock objects and aircraft are used. Where necessary new aircraft, skins, weapons, and loadouts have been defined and are included in the pack.
 
The missions
The missions in this pack form a syllabus for an OCU course, similar to that undertaken by Ian Black at RAF Binbrook, which is broken down into the following phases:
Basic aircraft handling.
Basic navigation.
Basic radar operation.
Advanced radar operation.
Radar assisted interceptions, with a varying degree of difficulty based on the angle-off of an approaching enemy. Includes high and low altitude, high and low speed, and combinations of these.
Air-to-air refuelling (AAR), using radar to acquire the ‘tanker’.
Air combat manoeuvres (ACM) against solo and multiple bogeys, using training rounds to record ‘kills’.
Air gunnery school, using live weapons against drone targets.
Ground gunnery school, using live weapons against static ground targets.
Formation flying, culminating in a diamond-9 flypast to celebration OCU graduation.

Acknowledgements, Disclaimer and Terms
Thank you to all those modders that have provided the prerequisites I have used in my mission packs. If there are any problems with these missions and my own modifications, then please contact me directly, not the authors of the prerequisites. Note that some models used by this pack may have different terms and conditions (consult the accompanying documentation for details).
 
Released under Fair-Use terms, as defined at CombatAce. Visit http://combatace.com...ng/#entry545949
 
Contents
The contents of this mission pack are:
Comprehensive installation notes, instructional notes, and mission briefings documentation
30 scripted single missions
New Targets definitions
New Types definitions
RAF pilot skins
New Hunter9 target drone aircraft
New LTF Lightning skin
Airfield lights definitions
Airfield QRA shed definitions
New training missile definitions
New Lightning F.6 and F-4M_75 loadout definitions
New formation definitions
Lightning F.6 FM update
Buccaneer S2 FM update - to add drogue lights

Installation
Download this pack to a neutral location on your local machine, extract the files, and then consult the detailed 'Guide' document for installation instructions.
 
Good luck.
 
comrpnt (September 2012).

Operation Joint Effort
By Jonathan R Lundkvist
 
Story:
1964: In response to increasing pressure from the Japanese Government, arrangements are made to establish a JSDF Airstrip on Guadalcanal.
 
1967: Black Raven Steel & Industries begin purchasing up Aircraft designated for scrapping. In the coming years, they get major contracts for ISDF & French Air Force Super Mysteres & USN A-4B Skyhawks / A-1H Skyraiders.
 
1969: Henderson Field on Guadalcanal becomes operational as a military base and is chosen as the base for the 8th Hikotai.
 
1974: The CIA are given a tip that there is a Mercenary Organisation trying to acquire Fighter Jets. No leads are found and the matter closed.
 
1976: A large stockpile of weapons are stolen from a Soviet outpost. This raid is followed up by armed attacks upon other outposts, resulting in more weapons being stolen. The Soviet Union tries to cover up the events.
 
Dec 1978: Black Raven Security Services announce themselves to the world, offering military skill and lease of their equipment to the highest bidder. They operate from several of the Solomon Islands.
 
Jan 1979: Both US & Soviets declare Black Raven Security Services to be Mercenaries and in direct conflict to the interest of their respective nations.
They also blame each other for the situation.
 
March 1979: During a UN Security Council session, the US declares they will solve the issue by military force. The USSR surprises everybody by joining the endeavor.
 
April 1979: The Black Ravens offer a ultimatum to the JSDF. Surrender the Air Base or it will be taken by force. The JSDF refuses. The Australian Navy joins the Task Force.
 
1th of May 1979: The Task Force arrives at the Solomon Islands...
 
Flyable Aircraft:
US NAVY:
F-14A, F-4J, F-8J, A-4F, A-6E, A-7E
Soviet Navy:
Yak-38
Soviet Air Force:
MiG-23M, MiG-23ML, MiG-27, Su-7BM, Su-7BMK, MiG-21Bis
Australian Navy:
A-4G
Japanese Self-Defence Force:
F-4EJ
 
Installation:
Unzip everything into your Strike Fighters 2 Mod folder of your choice.
This can be found in C:\Users\(Yourname)\Saved Games\ThirdWire\Strike Fighters 2 or similar for W7
 
If you do not have any mod cockpits, unzip "Aircraft Cockpits" into "Objects/Aircraft".
 
This mod REQUIRES SF2,SF2 Vietnam, SF2 Europe, SF2 Israel & SF2 North Atlantic.
 
Optimal:
It is recommended you own the A-4G & F-4EJ DLC, but not required.
You can chose to use our choice of cockpits, or download your own.
 
CREDITS:
Solomon Islands Terrain.
Terrain by Edward, adjustments by Wrench
Tiles by Stary
 
HMAS Melbourne
Carrier by Hinchinbrooke, SF2 Updates & Reskin by Paulopanz
 
Stay Calm and have fun!

Desert Fury 2:
 
June 1, 1981. After the war in 1975, Dhimar has become the undisputed greater economic power in the region. With their increased wealth due to rising oil prices the Dhimari decide to invest in a stronger millitary to counter the ever-looming threat of their southern neighbors.
Seeing that Dhimar is purchasing new advanced weaponry such as F-16 fighters and new Sidewinder "L" missiles, Paran launches a full scale attack on the Kingdom of Dhimar before they can continue the military buildup with stronger ground forces. Iranian forces on a training excersise in Paran join in the attack, and Libya and Syria have vowed support as well.
Divisions of Parani troops and heavy armor are rolling north under a cloud of MiGs. The Dhimari military is scrambling to repel the onslaught. The United States sends the 5th Fleet Carrier Battle Group to the Straits of Dhimar. USAF fighters are flown in to assist in the defense as well. A USMC Expeditionary force is standing by.
 
This is another simple campaign, based on the stock TW Desert Fury 1975. Fly the F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16, A-10 and more from carriers and land bases.
It will work with TMF Tomcats or the stock TW versions(using DLC skinpack).
Have fun!
 
You will need:
SF2, SF2:E, SF2:I, SF2:NA
You will want:
AV-8A http://combatace.com/files/file/11938-av-8a-harrier-for-sf2/
LHA-1 upgrade http://combatace.com/files/file/12751-lha-mod-for-stock-sf2na-version/
TMF F-14 Pack (at least the IrAF F-14) http://combatace.com/files/file/12600-f-14-tomcat-super-pack-update/
F-16ABlk10 http://combatace.com/files/file/12743-updated-f-16a-block-10/
F-4G http://combatace.com/files/file/9274-mirage-factory-f-4g-phantom-for-sf2-series/
F-4S http://combatace.com/files/file/11617-mirage-factory-f-4s-phantom-ii/
 
Thanks to TK, the creators of these great addons, and to Combatace.com for hosting so many great files!