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    1. E-3F SDA

      (TMF) E-3F SDA MOD by PeacePuma 
      The Armee de L'Air has a fleet of four E-3F-SDAs, they were acquired between May 22, 1991 and June 19, 1992; They are part of a joint commission with the British to have capabilities independent of the NATO component. Like their British counterparts, the French Sentry's feature the new CFM56-213 engines, they have also been modernized several times during their service, upgrades that have brought them to the Standard 40/45 block similar to the one developed by Boeing for the US Air Force E-3G.
      They are currently operational by the 36th Airborne Detection and Control Squadron 'Berry'

      Acknowledgments:
      The Mirage Factory for their great models.
      to CA and its enthusiastic community that provides
      constant support and assistance for each new project.
      Credits
      TMF: Original Plane
      PeacePuma... addons 3d, skins, decals, ini edits
      yakarov79 ... addons 3d (ESM fake pilot)
      Strahi... ini edits
      Daddyairplanes... approval on behalf of TMF members 

      You must know:
      This mod does not include a virtual cockpit (if you find a
      suitable one you can include it yourself)
      The engines are not animated as it is just a mod overlay
      for the false seat technique.
      You must not distribute without permission of its original
      authors!!!

      PP May, 2023
       

      100 downloads

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    2. 7th Wing 1995: Bones and Herks of Dyess

                                                                                                                       7th Wing 1995: Bones and Herks of Dyess
      This mod represents the 7th Wing in 1995. The 7th was one of the USAF's experiments with composite wings, this one featuring strategic bombers and tactical airlifters based at Dyess AFB, Texas. Many of the airlifters were involved with Provide Promise, the humanitarian relief flights into Sarajevo in the 1990s while the B-1Bs were involved with building up the Bones conventional capabilities at the same time
              INSTALLATION
      UNZIP, OPEN "INTO MOD FOLDER" FOLDER, PLACE THREE FOLDERS INSIDE(OBJECTS, SOUNDS, EFFECTS) INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
              Included
      B-1B_92 and C-130H3 aircraft
      2 skins each per aircraft
      weapons, sounds, effects and pilots from original packs

      Credits
      Original B-1B_92    Bone Team (see orig. readme)
      Original C-130H3    Dels (see orig readme)
      skins, tgas, ini edits, patches, load and hangar screens
                  daddyairplanes

      I hope that you enjoy this mod as much as I did making it.
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      24 Jun 2023    

      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
       

      109 downloads

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    3. Gunfighters! 366th Wing, Mountain Home's Mini Air Force in the 1990s

                                                   Gunfighters!             366th Wing, Mountain Home's Mini Air Force in the 1990s
          In the 1990s, CSAF General Merril McPeak had a concept to test; expeditionary wings that had the entire range of capabilities to wage an air campaign. This lead to change for the 366th Fighter Wing, "Gunfighters", as they transitioned from a F-11 fighter unit to a composite wing, with bomber aircraft, tankers, and fighters specializing in air to air, SEAD and interdiction roles.
          The wing participated in several exercises and combat operations throughout the 1990s to validate the composite wing concept. Ultimately, economics of operating so many different aircraft types in one wing and base led to the consolodation of the Wing as a F-15E Strike Eagle unit.
          But, for about a decade, the Gunfighters hosted an entire mini air force, ready for its' nation's call to action. This mod is a tribute to that experiment.
              Installation
      This package includes everything you need to get into action. Unzip the mod, ope the "2. Mod Folder", and place contents into your chosen mod folder. Allow overwrites as necessary.
              Credits(for original readmes and full details, see Credits folder contents)
      B-1B                           - Bone Team original work, see credits in folder
      B-52G_92                  - wpnssgt orig model, Kjakker some data ini edit
      F-15C/D/E                - Original F-15 Superpack team(2010) and MudHen Maintenance Team (2016), see credits in folder
      F-16C/D,                   - original model by BPAO, modified by ravenclaw007, pits by ravenclaw007
       Blocks 25 and 52
      KC-135R                   - model by BPAO, orig skin by Sundowner, upsized template by yakarov79
      weapons                  - by ravenclaw007 (ie AN/ASQ-213A, Mavericks) and KillerBee331 (Gunny's Weapons pack)
      ACES2 seats           - Julhelm
      ModUSAF pilots     - Deigo
      new templates        - yakarov79 (KC-135), viper63 (F-15), jimbib (B-1B), ravenclaw007 (F-16).
              while i laid alot of new work on top, these fine modders had some solid foundations to build that success on
      Test Team                - the usual suspects, allenjb42 and Nightshade/PR. big thanks as always for your input and extra sets of eyes on this
       
      so what did DA do? whats included?
      * B-1B                      new skins,
      * B-52G_93             new skin, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
      * F-15C/D_91         new skins, ini edits, removed a2g capabilty in C_91 (not a pound for air to ground!)
      * F-15E_93              new skins, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
      * F-16C/D B25        new skins,
      * F-16C B52            new skins, ini edits, adjusted loadouts
      * F-16D B52            new(ish) aircraft from D B42 model and C B52 data ini
      * KC-135R               new skins
      * new loading screens, tga for all aircraft
      * AN/ASQ-213A           ini edits
      * Other Weapons        some ini edits for base quantity or to limit stations
      * research on all units to pin down aircraft numbers and identities
      * packaging of every sound, effect, weapon, pilot and every thing else needed to get teh Wing into action
          
      I hope that you enjoy flying and fighting this mod as much as i enjoyed creating it over the last year. Thank you for downloading this mod
      Kevin Unruh
      aka daddyaiplanes
      14 Jan 2023
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************

      134 downloads

         (1 review)

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    4. 52nd Fighter Wing 1994

      52nd Fighter Wing 1994
      This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fightere Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1994. It features historic serials and skins for the era
          Included
      A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-15C/D_91 aircraft
      Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
      Assorted Weapons
      Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft.
          Installation
      unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
      NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS
      I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF ROCKET/FUEL TANKS (MINUS THE ROCKETS) SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL
      IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-15 OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-15 CAN.

      _____________________________________   UPDATE 3 Mar 24    _______________________________ ____________________________
                       data inis on F-16s updated based on work by FANATIC MODDER
                       Viper loadouts adjusted to automatically add HTS after 1994
                       loading screen changed for F-16C_B50
      ___   INSTALL UPDATE IF YOU DOWNLOADED BEFORE 3 MAR 24, INSTALL WHOLE PACKAGE IF AFTER 4 MAR 24   ______

          Credits
      ----------F-15C/D_91--------------------------
      Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
      Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
      Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters, ini edits creating F-15C_91
      RavenClaw_007 -             Ejection Seats
      JAT81500 -                       For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
      Hi Ho Silvers -                  AfterBurner Mod.
      AleDucat -                        ACES II ejection seat models.(orig)
      Deuces -                           F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig)
      Diego -                              Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig)
      Fubar512 -                       For the FM work.(orig)
      JimmyBib -                      F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig)
      MoonJumper -               Avionics work.(orig)
      Sundowner -                  Textures.(orig)
      Wpnssgt -                       Models, Textures.(orig)
      Kesselburt -                    Original F-15C cockpit.(orig)
      Brain32 -                         Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig)
      331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
      daddyairplanes-             new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
      (credits fixed on site 1 Mar 24 after input from Fanatic modder)
      ---------F-16C Block 50--------------------------
      BPAO-                                  original model,                     
      ravenclaw_007-                 additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version)            
      Brain32, Jat, Crusader-    FM, Avionics                    
      Sony Tuckson                    tech advice                    
      Florian, Jat-                        Pilots                    
      Stary-                                   MFD panel glas                
      ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee-        Weapons-                    
      daddyairplanes-                new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
      ---------F-16D Block 50--------------------------
      ravenclaw_007-                 new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work
      daddyairplanes -               main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS
      ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50
      ---------A-10A_93 --------------------------
      Wpnssgt -                                           Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
      Spectre8750, Russouk2004 -         3D Modifications
      Spectre8750, Kesselbrut                 Cockpits
      Sundowner -                                      Skin Templates
      Diego -                                                USAF Pilot
      Ravenclaw_007 -                              A-10 Aces II Seat
      Spectre8750 -                                   Sounds
      Stary, Dueces -                                 Effects
      daddyairplanes -                             new  texture, tgas, loadout
      -------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
      TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
      daddyairplanes-                new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research. if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's  safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
      Nightshade/PR -                my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up

      Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      29 Feb 2024
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************

      123 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      3 comments

      Updated

    5. 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
       
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************

      64 downloads

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    6. Israeli T-6 Texan II "Efroni"

      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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    7. 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.

      ************************ this mod         ***************************
      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

       ************************ overall         ***************************   
      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

      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
      *************************************************************

      87 downloads

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    8. 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
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************

      67 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      3 comments

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    9. Dassault Falcon 2000

      This is a converted model from FSX. I have no idea where I got it from, I've had it for a long time. If someone has something against it, I apologize in advance and I will be happy to remove it. I hope everyone likes it, thanks.

      82 downloads

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    10. Sentry '04: USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF

                                          SENTRY '04:  USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF
          Since 1976 the USAF has used the E-3 Sentry to control the air battlespace it finds itself in. Starting in 1995, the E-3 fleet began to recieve the Block 30/35 upgrade. These upgrades improved its communications, navigation, and electronic support equipment over the older versions. The most visible change was the ESM pods on the cheeks, and additional fairings on the chin and rear of the aircraft. These upgrades continued until the entire fleet was completed in fall of 2001.
         This mod represents the E-3B/C fleet at a time of major restructuring, with the 552nd Air Control Wing having reduced to 3 squadrons and the two PACAF squadrons (961st AACS at Kadena and 962nd AACS at Elmendorf) operating 3 of each.
                  Included
      This mod includes skin for the E-3B aircraft with fake pilot upgrades, skins and decals for all 5 squadrons active in 2004 as well as a 552nd ACW overall skin
                  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
      Dave                                       the request that brought this about, and previous TMF associated work
      The Mirage Factory             original E-3 mod and model
      yakarov79                             NATO_AWACS (ESSM) pod model
      daddyairplanes                    skins, tga work, research
       

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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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