Four F-100Ds of the 416th TFS, call sign Robin, were tasked with RESCAP on April 4, 1965.
The flight had just started orbiting when they crossed paths with two MiG-17s almost head-on.
During the resulting dogfight, one of the MiGs was fired upon repeatedly by Robin 02.
Capt Donald Kilgus could see hits on the tail, but lost sight of the MiG in the clouds.
The gun camera had failed and no one was able to see what happened to the MiG.
So, the USAF only awarded a probable kill.
After the war, the VPAF admitted to losing three MiG-17s in air-to-air combat that day.
This was the first and last time F-100s tangled with MiGs in Vietnam.
Most likely, this was the first United States air-to-air victory of the Vietnam War.
 
Robin flight was on RESCAP and had just started orbiting .
 
 
/*****Sources******************************************************************/
 
A. USAF "Red Baron" WSEG Report 116 Event III-2
Detailed account. (very detailed, most accurate)
 
B. Osprey Combat Aircraft 89 F-100 Super Sabre Units of the Vietnam War
by Peter E. Davies, pg. 21. (general account)
 
C. MiG KILLERS A Chronology of U.S. Air Victories in Vietnam 1965-1973
by Donald J. McCarthy, Jr., pg. 23. (photo and call sign)
 
/*****Design*******************************************************************/
 
After extensive testing, this mission uses the following design decisions:
 
Written for a stock SF2V install, no mods required.
 
The stock environment does not permit multiple levels and types of clouds/haze.
So the only the haze and cirrus layer are modeled.
 
The lead F-100D and second pair are on a SWEEP over the Thanh Hoa area.
The player is tasked as an ESCORT for the lead.
The initial aircraft positions reflect WSEG Report 116 Event III-2.
The F-100s are in an orbit at the Objective over water, south of Than Hoa.
The mission starts when the lead MiG is first detected by the F-100s.
The player and the other pair of F-100s are modeled as a separate flights with the same callsign.
This permits historical positioning of the aircraft and differing missions.
The player is flying as Capt Don Kilgus, Robin 02 (Rambler 01 of the 2nd Rambler flight in the game).
 
The MiG-17s have been broken up into two flights.
This permits historical starting positions and target objectives.
 
Outcomes are typically close to historical results, but depend greatly on how the player flies.
The MiGs tend to run away when being tailed.
However, if not pursued, they will get a good firing position and score kills.
 
/*****Playing Tips*************************************************************/
 
The mission begins with the enemy nearly head-on at 12:30 o'clock and closing fast.
The first thing the player should do is jettison all ordnance and break into the threat.
The F-100D has less power and is less maneuverable than the MiG-17.
Do everything you can to keep your speed as high as possible.
 
Do the following to make this mission challenging and realistic:
 
ONLY USE THE NORMAL IN-COCKPIT VIEWS: <F1>, <F2>, and <F3>
Do not use map <M>, target <T>, padlock <F4>, or any view target <F8> keys.
Doing so provides the player with exceptional situational awareness.
The player unrealistically always knows everyone's location.
This extra knowledge allows a skilled player to possibly kill both MiG-17s.
 
Be proficient with the POV hat, look up <NUM 5> key, and zoom view controls.
Due to the way the game renders distant targets, spotting MiGs is very hard.
MiGs that are not very close cannot be seen at all when zoomed out.
Learn to zoom in and scan the horizon for small moving dots.
This will be frustrating and the spotting distances may seem unrealistic.
The end results are exceptionally realistic.
The player may frequently get lost or disoriented.
Like real pilots, level out and/or use check turns to find your way back.
It will take skill and luck to spot MiGs.
It requires even more skill and luck to get one or more kills.
Of course, TrackIR makes this whole process much easier and realistic.
 
Play the mission several times following these restrictions.
Once used to it, the player will learn two skills critical to real pilots:
1) Visual scanning discipline to focus and pick out distant contacts.
2) Situational awareness to mentally track planes not within view.
 
Good luck!

Dhimar, 1959.
 
The Swedish Goverment, buying most of their oil from Dhimar has decided to deploy Fighters to the region of Dhimar to aid the defence of the Kingdom. This is the first war for the Swedes in 150 years...
 
Information:
 
This campaign will not overwrite anything, and is a minimal change from the SF2 Campaign.
 
It will add Division 22, a Swedish Squadron flying the J-29F Tunnan or the DLC J-34 Hawker Hunter in the defence of the Dhimari Empire
during the 59´ Campaign. The idea for this is from an AAR I posted with a custom made campaign, and some players of the game asked
for a playable copy, with a minimal of hazzle.
 
As such, all you need is included.
 
However, instead of the J-35A Upgrade, i decided to include a What-If "Field Refit" of the J-29F, nicknamed the JA-29D.
The campaign will upgrade to this aircraft in 1963, since I belive this is more plauable then new aircraft being sent down.
 
The J29F is made by Wrench, and the readme is included. Big thanks to him for supplying it.
 
To fly the J34 Hawker Hunter in the campaign, you must own the DLC. I really recommend picking it up.
 
That is about all...
Happy huntin!
 
 
 
1.1
- A Beta tester playing only in SF2 reported Cockpit problems with the J29F. A fix has been included to remedy this if it appears.
 
- Fixed a bug where the J-34 Hawker Hunter DLC would not appear in the Campaign.

Europe 1963: Red Thunder 2
 
A nice tweak to the stock Red Thunder campaign. With the new MirageIII and Lightning interceptors, I was getting bored of the same old "Kill the Il-28 Beagles" missions. So, I added several wings of Tu-16 for the Soviets, a couple of wings of Tu-22, as well as a few more units of fighters.
 
For the West, we get a few USMC wings (A-4C, F-4B F-8C), the USAF gets the F-104G (make it flyable, its easy!), and the F-4C. One of the Lightning wings will be upgraded to the F3 early in the campaign as well. MirageIIIC makes a big appearance as well.
 
I chose 1963 for this campaign because the F-104G was available, the USAF introduced the Phantom, and the Supersonic Tu-22 had just entered service. I could also sneak the Lightning F3 in.
 
To install, simply extract the CAMPAIGNS folder (or its content if it already exists) into the desired SF2 file in your saved games folder in My Documents. Seems fine with July2011 update so far.
 
Required: SF2 Europe +Expansion2 , SF2 Vietnam , SF2 Israel
 
Recommended : Stary's CE terrain update, Flyable F-104G, MirageIIIC(DLC)
How to Flyable F-104G --> http://combatace.com/topic/57393-flyable-f-104s-for-sf2/

23 May 2011
 
Strike Fighters 2: War For Israel V2.14 Update for
Strike Fighters 2: War For Israel v2.1 post May 2011.
 
Campaign For SF2:Israel. or
SF2,SF2:E,SF2:V with SF2:Israel Merged Install.
 
 
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.
 
This Installer will run a cleanup and renaming of old files
Namely Decals in the User Mod Dir.
You will need to del the ModuleWFI.cat from the Program Files
or \Program Files (x86)\Menu folder as the Menu files will be
located in the User Dir's Menu Folder from now on and the Cat
file is no longer needed. So you don't need to run the Menu
Installer from v2.1.
 
To Install:
Just Run the Installer and point it to the Saved Game folder
StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael Mod User Directory.
 
I want to thank the Community for all their effort.
and:
 
BPAo
331KillerBee
Actarus
AGOSTINO
aleks
AmokFloo
Amourdave
ArturR
Badger
bib
bobrock
Bone Team
Camouflage
Camouflage
Column 5
Craig
Crusader
DamWaar
Dave USAFMTL
Dels
Deuces
Diego
Digital Overlord
Dr.Welsh
Epizikl
EricJ
Erikgen
Erwin_Hans
FastCargo
Flying Toaster
Fubar512
Gaston
gerwin
Graybeard
HoneyFox
HrntFixr
J.M Langeron
JA 37 Viggen
Jat81500
Jeanba
Jimmy B
Joe Baugher
JSF Aggie
Julheim
Julhelm
Jv44kt
Kesselbrut
Klavs81
Kout
Kreelin
lindr2
LloydNB
Mago
Manetsim
Marcfighter
Matthew Ouellette
Max Rudakov
Miracleman
Mirage Factory
MJ
Moonjumper
Olivier ANGUILLE
pablitoVPT
Pappy
Pappychksix
Paragon
pcpilot
Phamtuan
Private
Rafael
Rampage
Raptore One
Scrapper
Sidewinder86
Sony Tuckson
spillone
ST0RM
Starfighter2
Stary
Sundowner
Swede
Swede
SWS
Syrinx
Talos
Team Viper
TFlash
_Thomas_
Tiwaz
Tunderchief
Veltro2K
DrWelsh
WhiteBoySamurai
Wilco
WingWiner
Wpnssgt
Wrench
X Ray
Zola25
Third Wire
and TK
 
Thanks to all, let me know if i missed anyone.
 
Spectre8750@gmail.com

20 Apr 2011
 
Strike Fighters 2: Modern Warfare Korea 1.05 Update for
post Dec 2010 patched Campaign For Strike Fighters 2 Combo
Merged Install.
 
This Update has all past updates included. No need to use
any other updates. This Update requires: Strike Fighters 2
Modern Warfare Korea 1.03 Campaign Mod.
 
V1.05
Fixed SA-7 Grail.
Added AGM-88E.
Added SA-9 Gaskin.
Added F/A-18A and A+.
Added Su-27SM2
Updated Avionics to all EA-18, FA-18's.
Added B-1B Cockpit Back.
Added F-35's to campaign for 2015. Remember F-35B will STOVL.
Fixed Campaign Dates.
Added a few Effects.
Re-oriented Kangnung AB.
Various other fixes and tweaks.
 
V1.04
Changed ECM Frequency settings for some Aircraft and Weapons.
 
 
To Install:
Just Run the Installer and point it to the Saved Game folder
StrikeFighters2 Modern Warfare Korea Directory.
 
I want to thank the Community for all their effort.
and:
 
_Thomas_
101tfs
331KillerBee
Actarus
AGOSTINO
AleDucat
aleks
AmokFloo
ArturR
Badger
BANIDOS TEAM
bib
bigal1
bobrock
Boopidoo
BPAo
Camouflage
Column5
Crab_02
Craig
Crusader
DamWaar
Dante-JT
Dave USAFMTL
Dels
Deuces
Diego
Digital Overlord
Dr.Welsh
Epizikl
EricJ
Erikgen
Erwin_Hans
FastCargo
Flying Toaster
Fubar512
Gaston
gerwin
Ghostrider883
Gabilon
Hawker
Howling1
HrntFixr
Insky group
J.M Langeron
JA 37 Viggen
Jat81500
Jeanba
Joe Baugher
Jimbib
JSF Aggie
Julheim
Jv44kt
Kesselbrut
Kout
Kreelin
lindr2
LloydNB
Mago
Manetsim
Marcfighter
Matthew Ouellette
Max Rudakov
Mike1
Miracleman
Mirage Factory
MK2
Moonjumper
Mig Master
MJ
NeverEnough
Olivier ANGUILLE
olo007
pablitoVPT
Paladrian
Pappy
Pappychksix
Pasko
pcpilot
petr005
Phamtuan
Private
Rafael
Rampage
ravenclaw_007
Raptore One
raynor
rscsjsuso5
Scrapper
Sidewinder86
Signum
Sony Tuckson
spillone
Starfighter2
Stary
ST0RM
SUICIDAL
Sundowner
Swede
SWS
Syrinx
Talos
The Trooper
Thunder-Works
Team Viper
TFlash
Tiwaz
tomcat
TORNO
Tunderchief
Typhoid
UF Josse
Veltro2K
vrkuboy
Wilco
WingWiner
Wpnssgt
Wrench
X Ray
YEYEYE
Third Wire
and TK
 
Thanks to all, let me know if i missed anyone.
 
Spectre[8750]

27 Mar 2011
 
All Modern Warfare Campaigns Weapons Update
Strike Fighters 2: Modern Warfare Campaigns
 
To Install:
Just Run the Installer and point it to the Saved Game folder
of any Spectre8750 Modern Warfare Campaign Mod Directory.
 
Thanks

Spectre8750

Classified Mission Mod authored by FastCargo
 
********** Version 1.1 ***********
 
Updated to be compatible with the Jan 2011 patch.
 
********** Version 1.0 ***********
 
This is a small mod designed around ONE mission. It's footprint is relatively small, but all encompassing and everything is designed to execute this one mission. Make sure you read the "INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS - READ ME FIRST.TXT" file and follow the instructions explicitly, or you will mess something up!
 
This is a complete modification to the Strike Fighters 2 sim (any of the SF2 series), and as such, is not guaranteed to be compatible with any additional mods or changes. Using anything from this mod, or adding anything to this mod, may 'break' the mod or the mod you are transferring stuff to.
 
In short, use it as a stand alone mod and don't screw with it!
 
 
************ Installation *************
 
What you will need:
 
1. Any of the Strike Fighters 2 series (SF2, SF2V, SF2E, SF2I or merged) patched to the June 2010 level.
 
 
*************Notes************
 
1. This mod's effect is based heavily on surprise, so I would recommend not reading anything in the 'To Read AFTER The Mission' until, well, after you've flown the mod. The mod quite deliberately restricts several things on the sim in order to increase the effect...nothing has been permanently disabled or broken. So don't post that I broke your sim...
 
2. Enjoy it, look for some easter eggs, and definitely read the notes in the 'To Read AFTER The Mission' for some background information, disclaimers and credits...a lot of folks helped in making this mod.
 
 
7 Feb 11
 
FastCargo

19 Jan 2011
 
Strike Fighters 2: War For Israel V2.1 Part 1 of 2
 
Campaign For SF2:Israel. or
SF2,SF2:E,SF2:V with SF2:Israel Merged Install.
 
 
This is a Campaign i created to hit on the Possibility of the situation
in the Middle East coming to a head and represent the possible Air Battle.
 
The Campaign includes IDF, USAF, USMC, USN with Carrier support.
Also Egypt, Libya, Syria and 2 Mercenary Aircraft for Campaign play.
 
Installing the Campaign:
 
Campaign files with menu pics and Music files are included.
Also Included 3 Icon Files for the Main Dir to use with the Desktop Shortcut.
 
Extra Files are required: The E-3A.LOD's for the E-3 "Sentry" can be
found in Operation Desert Storm in the "ODS_part1.exe" file. You only need
the LOD's all others are already included. This Aircraft is not crucial but
fun to Include.
 
Make a copy of your "StrikeFighters2 Israel.exe" in the program folder
and rename it to "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.exe". Also make a copy of the
INI and rename it "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.ini" in the main dir.
Open the "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.ini" file and change it to read at
the bottom:
 
[Module]
ModuleDataFile=ModuleWFI.cat
DefaultTerrainData=IsraelME
DefaultAircraft=F-15A_Baz
 
This will allow the use of the Menu file ModuleWFI.cat that goes in your
program folder "Menu" dir.
 
Now Run the New "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael.exe" and go the the
"Saved Game folder" "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael" and delete the "Aircraft"
and "GroundObject" folders. New ones will be created. I've included all the
Aircraft and Ground Objects including the Default SF2 Israel files so you
do not have to sift through them. You can add Aircraft later if you want.
 
Now Run the Menu Installer and point it to the program folders root
"Strike Fighters 2" Folder. Then Run the Mod Installer and point it to the
Saved Game folder root "StrikeFighters2 WarForIsrael".
Overwrite if it asks.
 
You should be ready to go.
 
Before anyone complains about stock planes in this mod the A-4N is From
the A-4AR Fightinghawk by RavenXXXX. And the Mig-27 is a modded version
using the stock usable Mig-27 skins, and is by lindr2.
 
Both can be downloaded at CombatAce.
 
 
I want to thank the Community for all their effort.
and:
 
BPAo
EricJ
Dave USAFMTL
WingWiner
Olivier ANGUILLE
MJ
Digital Overlord
Max Rudakov
Marcfighter
Sidewinder86
bib
SWS
Phamtuan
Matthew Ouellette
Wrench
Julheim
Wilco
Rafael
Swede
Column 5
Mirage Factory
Miracleman
pcpilot
Wpnssgt
Crusader
Private
Pappy
X Ray
JSF Aggie
Moonjumper
spillone
lindr2
FastCargo
Erikgen
Pappychksix
Epizikl
Joe Baugher
Flying Toaster
Fubar512
Sundowner
Kout
Kesselbrut
Dr.Welsh
Deuces
Scrapper
Rampage
AGOSTINO
Veltro2K
Tunderchief
Mago
Badger
Starfighter2
Talos
Jv44kt
Erwin_Hans
331KillerBee
HrntFixr
Camouflage
Sony Tuckson
Swede
Kreelin
Gaston
Actarus
Camouflage
TFlash
DamWaar
_Thomas_
Manetsim
Team Viper
Tiwaz
JA 37 Viggen
Raptore One
J.M Langeron
Jeanba
AmokFloo
pablitoVPT
Craig
aleks
LloydNB
Stary
gerwin
ArturR
bobrock
HoneyFox
Third Wire
and TK
 
Thanks to all, let me know if i missed anyone.
 
Spectre[8750]