C-130s Around the World: Euro Herks in the 80s (Volume 1)
This skin mod brings several NATO and European C-130 users into the game.
C-130H2 and C-130E are needed from Dels C-130 Superpack
    Installation
if you dont have it already, get Dels Superpack from the CombatAce download section
 
unzip my  files and open the "TO MOD FOLDER" folder
add to your desired mod folder, allowing overwrites of the data ini files
fire up the game and enjoy

    Included:  Skins and Decals for
Belgian * Greek * Italian * Norwegian * Spainish camoflaged aircraft (all H2 models)
Danish, Italian, Swedish (H2 models), and Turkish (E model) high visibility aircraft
Historical serials for all involved
    Credits
Dels: original model and templates
daddyairplanes: new skins and decals

I hope you enjoy this mod. Stay tuned for future chapters covering other regions of the world and
other models
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

The Republic F-84F/Q Thunderjet Single-seat fighter-bomber in TuAF service.
F-84Q were old F-84F overhauled aircraft supplied in '60 to Turkey.
N. 108 (F) and 185 (Q) planes delivered in 'to TuAF and served from 1958 to 1957.
 
 
What's in:
- 10 new High Rez skins (6 camo, 4 Silver);
- Historical decalsets;
- Hangars;
- TuAF service history

Credits:
- Ludo Hi Res template
- Paulopanz - Skins & Decals;

Install:
- all mod folder content in your mod install
- overwrite

That's all
Enjoy
@ paulopanz
 

 
 
PS: Camo 1 Ex-Luftwaffe livery Turk numbers; Camo 3 Ex-KLU Dutch Numbers Turk livery;

HAF received about 200 F-84F (63 from LW and 18 from KLU)
with 335, 336, 337, 338, 340, 342 and 349 Mira
What's in:
2 camo and 1 silver High Rez skins with 89 (new) historical decals.
Credits:
- Ludo Hi Res templates
- Natan Deker at http://www.millionmonkeytheater.com/ForgottenJets.html for serials
- ACESFAKIA for his Greek inspiration and effort ( )*
- paulopanz skins & decals
Enjoy
@ paulopanz

 
 
(*) Oh yes Dave the Thunderjets served in Troy siege too

Armée de l'Air had about 240 F-84F Thunderstreak and served with 1-3-4-9-11 EC (Escadre Chasse) and 33 ETR. For use with the stock 3rd Wire F-84F.

What's In:
- 26 new Skins (new suez skinpack included)
- Historical decals by squadron
Credits:
- Ludo Hi Res templates
- Mue Lodviewer (this mod'ld be not possible without it)
- Soulfreak original skinwork
- paulopanz skins & decals (now with skins and SM files polished)
- References: http://www.aeroprofils.com/article-1--nc-701-702-martinet.html
Notes:
I wish someone will build a '50 Nato campaign using these (and other) brand new toys ...
Enjoy

@paulopanz
 

450 F-84F served with German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
in 6 Jagdbombergeschwadern and Flight Schools
JBG31 (DA) Buchel AB
JGG32 (DB) Lechfeld AB
JBG33 (DC) Buchel AB
JBG34 (DD) Memmingen  AB
JBG35 (DE) Husum AB
JBG36 (DF) Hopsten AB
[from 1963 F-104G (I/II Staffeln)  F-84F (III staffel)]
WS-30 (BA) Erdig
WS-50 (BD) Furstenfeldbruck
WS-30+50 (EA)
What's in:
- 19 upgraded/edited(mostly silver)/new Hig Rez Skins
- historical serial numbers (III staffel) done
Credits:
- Soulfreak: Original Skins/decals
- Ludo: Templates
- References: Warpaint n°1
- paulopanz: SkinWorks
Install:
- all in your mod folder
Note:
- You Need Days of Thunder(streak)s Vol. 1 to fly the plane
Enjoy!
@paulopanz

194 F-84F served with Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana)
in 3 Aerobrigate, later 3 Stormi and 8 gruppi, from 1955 to 1972:
5^  A.B. 
   101° Gruppo "lampo"    1957-1964(*)     1966-1967    
   102° Gruppo "luce"      1956-1964            
   103° Gruppo "guizzo"    1956-1958  
         
6^  A.B.     
154° Gruppo "freccia"    1955-1963            
155° Gruppo "pante"    1956-1967            
156° Gruppo "lince"    1956-1966    
        
51^ A.B.  
  21° Gruppo "tigre"    1956-1959            
  22° Gruppo "grifo"    1956-1959    
        
8°  Stormo     101° Gruppo "lampo"    1967-1970        
    
36° Stormo    156° Gruppo "lince"    1966-1970      
     
50° Stormo    155° Gruppo "pante"    1967-1972            
(*) in 1965 this unit was equipped with F-104G and in 1966 reverted on F-84F
What's in:
- 16 upgraded/edited Hig Rez Skins
- all historical serial numbers done
Credits:
- Ludo: Templates
- References: Thunder Tricolori - Luigino Caliaro
- paulopanz: SkinWorks
Install:
- all in your mod folder
Note:
- You Need Days of Thunder(streak)s Vol. 1 to fly the plane
During A.B. era 1955-1967 1-30 numbers were for 1st gruppo; 31-60 for 2nd gruppo; 61-90 3rd gruppo. From pics this seems not always true. So I decided to not implement.
If you like to divide among groups the serials this is the 5^ A.B. example in texture.ini
editing.
154-6AER-55
[TextureSet]
Name=154°Gruppo, 6^ Aerobrigata "freccia"
Nation=Italy
Squadron=154°Gruppo
StartDefaultDate=1955
Specular=1.000000
Glossiness=0.500000
Reflection=0.600000
DecalNumberRandomize=TRUE
DecalNumberBlockSize=40
DecalNumberStart=0
DecalNumberEnd=12
155-6AER-56
[TextureSet]
Name=155°Gruppo, 6^ Aerobrigata "pante"
Nation=Italy
Squadron=155°Gruppo
StartDefaultDate=//1956
Specular=1.000000
Glossiness=0.500000
Reflection=0.600000
DecalNumberRandomize=TRUE
DecalNumberBlockSize=40
DecalNumberStart=13
DecalNumberEnd=30
156-6AER-56
[TextureSet]
Name=156°Gruppo, 6^ Aerobrigata "lince"
Nation=Italy
Squadron=156°Gruppo
StartDefaultDate=//1957
Specular=1.000000
Glossiness=0.500000
Reflection=0.600000
DecalNumberRandomize=TRUE
DecalNumberBlockSize=40
DecalNumberStart=31
DecalNumberEnd=39
Enjoy!
@paulopanz
 

179 F-84F served with Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht)
in 6 Squadrons from 1955 to 1970:
311 Squadron (aquila predans) Volkel AB
312 Squadron (audax cum consilio) Volkel AB
313 Squadron (ex umbra in umbras) Volkel AB
314 Squadron (per sapientiam efficiens et immortalis) Eindhoven AB
315 Sqaudron (nec timide, nec tumide) Eindhoven AB
316 Squadron (doelbewust en trefzeker)  Eindhoven AB
What's in:
- 9 new Hig Rez Skins (including stock ones)
- all historical serial numbers done
Credits:
- Ludo: Templates
- References: Dutch Military Aviation 1945-78 - P.A. Jackson
- paulopanz: SkinWorks
Install:
- all in your mod folder
Note:
- You Need Days of Thunder(streak)s Vol. 1 to fly the plane
Enjoy!
@paulopanz

197 F-84F served with Belgian Air Force (Luchtcomposant/Composant Aèrienne)
in two wings from 1955 to 1972:
2 Wing - Florennes (1955-1972)
- 1 "Thistle" Smaldeel - 3R [blue nose] (8/1955-1972)
- 2 "Comet" Smaldeel - UR [red nose]  (1955-1971)  
- 3 "Ivy Leaf" Smaldeel - YL [green nose] (8/1955-1960)
10 Wing Kleine Brogel (1956-1964)
- 23 "Devil" Smaldeel - Z6 [Red/white rudder] (1956-1964)
- 27 Smaldeel - RA  OCU [Blue/White rudder] (1956-6/1962)
- 31 "Tiger" Smaldeel - 8S OCU [Black/Yellow Rudder] (1956-6/1964)
What's in:
- 29 new Hig Rez Skins (including stock ones)
- all historical serial numbers done
Credits:
- Ludo: Templates
- References: Belgian Military Aviation 1945-77 - P.A. Jackson
- paulopanz: SkinWorks
Install:
- all in your mod folder
Note:
- You Need Days of Thunder(streak)s Vol. 1 to fly the plane
Enjoy!
@paulopanz

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