Outlaws and SPADS: F-4D Reservists in the Lone Star State
this mod represents the 457th and 704th TFSs of the Air Force Reserve during their F-4D era. The two units flew both regular fighters and ones that had been
upgraded with the ARN-92 LORAN navigation system, with its distinctive "towel bar" antennae on the spine. The 457th was a primarily LORAN outfit with only a
few regular aircraft while the 704th was more evenly mixed (even removing some of the ARN-92 systems prior to retirement).
            Included
F-4D_78 aircraft folder and F-4D_LORAN_78 complete aircraft
F-4D_78 Skins for both squadrons representing each of the major camo schemes. textures are teh same for both aircraft, but the decals used are different
new pit for F-4D_78 and accompanying ini edits
J79 exhaust effects for smokier flights
            Required
original stock SF2 Europe
            Credits
Thirdwire                      original F-4D_78 model
mppd                             LORAN towel bar fake pilot object
Wrench                         original conversion of F-4D_LORAN to SF2 standards
ravenclaw_007            new F-4D_78 pit and data ini edits
daddyairplanes            research, new skins and decals
cSomers611, nightshadeP/R     test team
templates for skins a mix of Sundowner, ravenclaw_007, yakarov79 and daddyairplane layers
        Instructions
unzip, unload contents of "2 Mod folder" into mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites if needed

i hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed creating it
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
16 February 2025
 
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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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This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1979. It features historic serials and skins for the era
and four different versions of the F-4 Phantom!
    Included
EF-4C_75, F-4D_LORAN_78, and F-4G_78 aircraft, as well as a skin for the stock F-4D_78
New pit and inis for the F-4D_78
Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
Assorted Weapons
        Required
SF2 Europe for use of F-4D_78 aircraft
        Installation
Basic aircraft: add contents of "2 mod folder" to your preferred install. allow overwrites
NOTE ON F-4G_78
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION FROM ravenclaw_007 TO RELEASE AN EARLIER COPY OF HIS ONGOING F-4G PROJECT. WHEN HE RELEASES HIS FINAL PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE THIS MOD WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY.
NOTE ON EF-4C_75
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION FROM Sundowner TO RELEASE A COPY OF HIS ARCHIVED WORK. THIS IS ONLY MEANT FOR USE IN THIS MOD AND IS NOT A PART OF THE CA FREE USE AGREEMENTS (NO MODDING IT ON YOUR OWN!)
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    Credits
----------F-4G--------------------------
ravenclaw_007 -             F-4G model and main textures, Ejection Seats
nightshadeP/R -             testing as always
331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
daddyairplanes-                light textures, tgas, minor ini work,

---------F-4D LORAN 78--------------------------
Thirdwire            original F-4D_78 model
mppd                LORAN towel bar fake pilot object
Wrench                 original conversion of F-4D_LORAN to SF2 standards
ravenclaw_007            new F-4D_78 pit and data ini edits
daddyairplanes            research, new skins and decals
---------F-4D_78--------------------------
Thirdwire            original F-4D_78 model
ravenclaw_007            new F-4D_78 pit and data ini edits
daddyairplanes            research, new skins and decals
---------EF-4C_75 --------------------------
Sundowner -                 Original model and skins, special F-4_MER bomb rack
daddyairplanes -             texture, tgas, load screen, loadout
    a special thanks to Nyghtfall: he answered my original request for a new fake pilot mod. literally
right before he gave me his completed fake pilot model, Sundowner provided an aircraft model
with the needed parts baked on the aircraft. But i still appreciate the time Nyghtfall took to try
to help me out
-----------Weapons---------------------
ravenclaw_007        majority of weapons mods included
malibu43        2_LAU88 triple rail launcher (allows 4 Mavericks to be carried instead of only 2 or 6)
daddyairplanes        adjustments to Mk80 series bombs that increased supply
-------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
cSomers611, nightshadeP/R         test team
templates for skins a mix of Sundowner, ravenclaw_007, yakarov79 and daddyairplane layers
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Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
10 Mar 2025
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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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Sundowner's EF-4C Phantom II, Wild Weasel IV
this mod represents the F-4Cs that were modified to perform the Wild Weasel mission in the very early 1970s as they flew
over Vietnam, then after Vietnam and into the beginning of the 1980s with the Indiana Air National Guard
            Included
Three complete aircraft highlighting the Vietnam, post Nam and Indiana Air Guard era's of this aircrafts career

            Credits
Sundowner            2 new EF-4C model with all relevant parts built in, new F-4_MER rack
daddyairplanes            research, new skins and decals. ini edits
unknown author            who did the original 67th TFS decals. i used roughly half of them, but neither
                Sundowner nor Wrench can recall who's they originally were
cSomers611, nightshadeP/R     test team

a special thanks to Nyghtfall: my original request was for a new fakepilot model similar to the original mod
Nyghtfall came through in spades with a beautiful fake pilot model. The same day he sent that to me however,
Sundowner sent a full up model with all parts including the permanent strike cam in the Sparrow bay. While I
went with Sundowners approach instead, i still highly appreciate Nyghtfall taking the time to assist my original
request.
        Instructions
unzip, unload contents of "2 Mod folder" into mod folder of your choice.
**********************NOTE*******************************************
This is Sundowner's model, and as such it is not part of the CA Freeware Agreement.
You may not use this model for anything other than your personal use without
express permission from Sundowner
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i hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed creating it
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
10 Mar 2025
 
*************************************************************
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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I know this has been a long way, but finally, we are releasing the first variant for the swing wing Su-17 series.
The Su-17 (Sans Suffix) is the first production swing wing series coming from the fixed wing Su-7 series, which has been in service since 1959. the plane still shared some common parts with the 7, like the tail (same as the Su-7BKL series) and fuselage fuel pipes, to mention some external ones.
The same store payload (more or less) was hanging from 6 external hardpoints, all for unguided munitions, the only real advantage with the Su-7 series is the swing wings that shortened the takeoff and landing runs.
Unless its predecessor this specific variant was not widely exported, only Egypt was provided with a few examples (named Su-17K).
CombatACE team who deserve credits on the project is mentioned below, please if someone is missing (Hey, this has more than 10 years in the making) is listed below:
For the 3D aspects: 
Martin K. A.K.A. 76.IAP-Blackbird.
Laszlo B. A.K.A. Logan4.
Enoc M. A.K.A. FLOGGER23.
The FM:
Cliff7600
Armament Department:
Snailman
Cliff7600
Skinning:
FLOGGER23
I want to thank the advice to the following guys:
Snailman for the references
Soulfreak for the stencil pics
Stary for general skinning tips
General installation tips.
As this is a first release and the plane was operated by the Soviet Air Force, I recommend using it in the European/Asian-Ish terrains for realism.
All squadrons and decals have been verified as historical, but errors may have been made, be nice to us (me)
All of the mod folders have been arranged for you to drop them in the main game folder of your preference.
Some weapons have been made from scratch, please review what you have and what you need.
Some effects have been made, also, please back up what you have.
Su-17K as mentioned above, will be released as separated for SF2:I
Thanks to all who stayed this long with us to (hopefully) enjoy this release, we will work on the next variant as time allows, as they are in the final stages of release.
Safe flights everyone!

Mirage F1CE(M)
The F1M upgrade was applied to 48 Spanish F1CE/EE. The prototype F1M flew in April 1998, and CASA delivered the remainder between March 1999 and 15 March 2001. The project included a revised cockpit with colour LCDs and a Smart HUD from Sextant Avionique, a Sextant inertial navigation system with GPS interface; NATO-compatible Have Quick 2 secure communications; Mode 4 digital IFF; a defensive aids suite; and flight recorders. The radar was upgraded to Cyrano IVM standard, adding sea search and air to ground ranging modes.
F1CE(M) Specifics:
Same as F1CE_late plus:
Major Cockpit redesign: new HUD     Left MFD for radar display, weapon and other configuration pages UFCP Up Front Control Panel AN/ALR-300 RWR miscellaneous others re-layouts and additions GPS antenna for improved Inertial Navigation System double wingtips lights IFF antenna 2 additional SideWinders on P2 outerwings stations. This was most likely experimental and operational use is not confirmed. Added for SF2 fun and gameplay ! Covered units :
Ala 14.
This addon is and will in all cases remain freeware.
Released under CombatAce Fair-Use terms.
Enjoy
The Mirage F-1 Team.

Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure, etc.) 
Install:
Copy and paste specific folders into the correct destination.
A fake pilot is required to run this mod.

New model of F-86D as used by far East Asian countries. The set includes the Republic of China Air Force, South Korea Air Force, and the Philippine Air Force.
Do not overwrite any old files that you might downloaded here in CA. Make a backup of old files or rename new ones. But definitely do not mix any files of the old F-86 with this new one.
In the game, you will find it under the prefix * F-86D Sabre Dog
I fixed data files a little - collision points and hitboxes..as the previous ones were quite weird. However, I believe that the flight model could be improved for this aircraft. But this is not my cup of tea or coffee. 
All skins are in 4096x4096 format. You can easily resize as needed.
Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in a particular year. Or I believe it does.
 
Credits.
The model is new but some parts are based on Zur's F-86H which I was able to work on previously with Wrench.
Yours truly  -  model rework, mambo jumbo like skins, decals, research...
Weapons Mk4 Might Mouse and AIM-9 by Ravenclaw. 
 
Have fun.
Report bugs. *
Expect the unexpected.
Live long and prosper.
Jarek Hereda
THIS MODEL IS ONLY TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FREEWARE AND IN NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL IT BE USED, EVEN IN PART OF ANYTHING THAT IS PAYWARE.
UNDER THE COMBAT ACE MODDERS AGREEMENT
 
* report BIG bugs...If I misspelled something or forgot to add a sound file...for dog's sake try to fix it.  Unlikely, this mod uses some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

Re-release of my A-4M Skyhawk II mod.
Readme is included - feel free to read it.

Re-release of my Malaysian Skyhawks.
Readme is included, feel free to read it.