US Origin

F-5GN(Marines) Sea Tiger (What if)
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This mod is made for SF2.
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I. History (fiction)
In 1969 there were decisive elections in West Germany. In reality, the Social Democrats won.
A new foreign policy followed and a period of reduction of tensions between East and West.
WHAT IF, the other side had won?
What if the conservatives had won and Franz Joseph Strauß (an old bavarian Commie eater) would have become Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
And so it starts.
In 1969 Strauß was elected as Chancellor. A period of rising tensions between East and West
 started. To protect the sea lanes between Europe and America the west german parliament Bundestag decided to build up a west german carrier force consiting of 3 carriers.
The american gouvernment was pleased and offered to sell 3 carriers of the Essex class (subclass Ticonderoga).
The first ship which was handed over was CV-34 Oriskany in 1969. Renamed in R-22 Theodor Heuss it was core of the first west german carrier group. 1973 CV-38 Shangri-La became R-23 Heinrich Lübke (later renamed in Walter Scheel) and two years later CV-45 Valley Forge became R-24 Gustav Heinemann.
The americans offered A-4 Skyhawk and F-8 Crusader as planes for the carrier group. The Bundesmarine accepted the A-4, but rejected the Crusader, because the Bundesmarine wanted a more multi role capable plane, not only a pure fighter.
At this moment Northrop entered the competition and offered a navalised version of the brand new F-5E Tiger. Under the designation F-5GN (German Navy) it should be produced in America and Germany. The west german government accepted the offer and the serial production of the F-5GN started. During flight tests on the way the US Marines decided, that it would be a good idea to replace their old F-8 Crusaders with F-5GN planes. So the F-5GN became a Marine plane.
Later, when the Marines retired their attack carriers the surviving F-5GN were transfered to Top Gun school.
In west german service the F-5GN stayed till 1995. Then it was replaced by F-31 Mustang II.
 
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II.
CREDITS:
The F-5GN(Marines) based on Centurions 2014 released F-5E package.
A lot of files i have taken from this package. Thanks for this files!
The skin:
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The Marines skin is a mod of the Southvietnames skin available in Centurions Package
 

The flight model :
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The  FM i made by using parts of the stock F-16A FM made by TK.
 

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III.
INSTALLATION:
-Unzip the folders into your SF2 mod folder

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IV.
For remarks, comments, bugs, etc please use the forum or send me a PM.
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V.
The F-5GN(Marines) and all other files are FREEWARE. COMMERCIAL USE IS NOT ALLOWED!
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Hope you enjoy it.

Michael (Gepard)

Made in Germany
May 2020
 

Reworked pack of RF-101A and C VooDoo.
Generally old good VooDoo in new dresses.
There are big changes in FM model thanks to baffmeister  in data.ini files - so Backup your original file. You might not like it.
 
In game you will find new aircrafts under names
*RF-101A VooDoo
*RF-101C VooDoo '58
*RF-101C VooDoo '66
note that RF-101C '58 uses non-RWR - VooDoo A cockpit.
 
All new skins in 3072x3072 resolution. New bump maps and specular maps. also in 3072.. plus decals to cover A and C models serial numbers.
Pack contains several skin sets for both models. With all research, I was trying to be correct as much as possible.
RF-101A have also one skin/decal set which contains few decal skin sets to cover experimental camo trials conducted in mid 60s. 
Regarding colorful aircraft serial numbers: 
54-1513 some say it was dark green some that really black. more info goes towards black so I painted it black (like Rolling Stones in 1966)
54-1514 first was painted similar as represented in this pack, then it was repainted with adding some brown colors.
54-1512 green/black camo with added brown during tests. 
All this skin set with experimental camo trial is quite complicated and hard to put correctly in-game but I hope it will work fine for you.
I did not include skin sets for VooDoo operated over Vietnam. This will come in a separate package. Eventually. One day.

All new decals consisting of serial numbers for block 20-35 of A version and block  45-75 for C version. 

Backup your original RF-101 Folders. Also Decals!
 
Credits:
Original models ErikGen
yakarov - skins / decals / some small ini tweak 
baffmeister -new flight model.
Soulfreak - original skin for an extra thing. 
 
Have Fun.
May the VooDoo be with you.
Jarek Hereda

North American RF-100A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2
This is a very simple mod of the stock North American F-100A to create an RF-100A 'placeholder' until something better comes along.
You'll need to have Expansion Pack 2 to access the F-100A.
This little known Cold War warrior today can lay claim to being the world's first supersonic recconnaisance aircraft and I'd encourage you to read what you can about the handful of RF-100A's starting here;
http://www.spyflight.co.uk/f100.htm
Now I'm not a 3D modeller so I've done the best I could using MiG-21 recon pods to create the broadly similar shapes seen on the real RF-100A. To get them to load I've classified them as non-jettisonable fuel tanks so don't worry about dropping your tanks on the return dash - your precious wet film will still be there for the CIA boffins to examine. The RF-100A's carried no armament so I've deleted the 20mm cannon and removed the gun smoke but unfortunately the gun troughs are still there but you'll soon forget about that.
 
INSTRUCTIONS
1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the RF-100A folder into your Aircraft folder.
2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the RF-100A folder into your Decals Folder.
3. From the WEAPONS folder drag and drop the SLICK_CHICK folder into your Weapons folder.
That's it!
 
CREDITS
As always, big thanks to Third Wire for the continuous improvement of a great little game/sim.
A thank you to whoever created the MiG-21 Recon Pod and I hope you don't mind it being used here.
And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community.
Regards
Spinners
Version 2 - 13/01/13

SF2 E\F-111\A\D\E\F USAF Combat Lancers\Aardvarks\Ravens Redux 2016
by Viper63a, dtmdragon, Lel and Fanatic Modder!
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This mod was intended as an update to FastCargo's Super Vark Package (See link below), but it can be a standalone mod if you just want the USAF F-111s included in this pack. If you want to install both packs, FastCargo's pack must be installed first as that is the older pack.
You can get FastCargo's pack here...
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
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What's included in this mod pack?
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This mod includes the updated individual E/F-111A/D/E/F mod packs + other excellent contributions! I had some requests to put them all into one pack for it would be easier to download. So here they are. All the F-111s in this packs are also available for individual downloads in the following links...if you just want a certain model. The F-111D updates from dtmdragon, Lel and Fanatic Modder are only available in this mod pack.
* F-111A Jets for Vietnam: The 428th, 429th and 430th TFS from Tahkli RTAFB!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15542-sf2-updated-f-111a-jets-for-vietnam-the-428th-429th-and-430th-tfs-from-tahkli-rtafb/ * F-111D Aardvarks from Cannon AFB: The 481st, 522nd, 523rd and 524th TFS from the 27th TFW. Contribution by dtmdragon with support from Lel Fanatic Modder (FM).  * F-111E Aardvarks from USAF/E RAF Upper Heyford 20th TFW. The 55th, 77th and 79th TFS!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15514-sf2-updated-f-111e-aardvarks-usafe-raf-upper-heyford-20th-tfw-the-55th-77th-and-79th-tfs/ * F-111F Aardvarks from USAF/E 48th Liberty Wing. The 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th TFS!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15510-sf2-updated-f-111f-aardvarks-from-usafe-48th-liberty-wing-the-492nd-493rd-494th-and-495th-tfs/ * EF-111A Ravens From 42nd (UH), 429th (CC), and 390th (MO) Electronic Countermeasure Squadrons!
http://combatace.com/files/file/15520-sf2-updated-ef-111a-ravens-from-42nd-uh-429th-cc-and-390th-mo-electronic-countermeasure-squadrons/ -------------------------------------------------------------
Installation:
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I recommend that you back up your mod folder (or just the Effects, \Objects\Aircraft\F-111* folders). I just make a copy the mod folder, try the mod, if I like it, I delete the backup. If I don't, I delete the new/updated mod folder and rename the old backup/copy back to the original names to reset to my original setup.
* To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder (the uncompressed "Effects and Objects" folders only) to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite.
My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)...
C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2 Europe\
Note: You should be able to install this mod into any SF2 series, it doesn't have to be StrikeFighter2 Europe.
* To remove, simply delete the active "Effects and Objects" folders and replace with the back up copies you made prior to the install.
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Add F111 SoundList
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Lastly, Read the "Add F111 SoundList.txt" readme file on updating your your "Flight\SoundList.ini" file with the custiom F-111 sound files included in this pack.
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Thats it - Enjoy!
Please report any bugs or issues via the "Support Topic" link...
=Viper=
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Credits:
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If you're interested in some of the mods I referenced/used in my mod (can't say it's mine really, my contribution?)...here they are! Excellent mods all!
* FastCargo's Super Vark package 2.4 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/10425-f-111-super-vark-pack-version-24/
* Slick Cowboy's F-111_improvedskinpack 2.0 (SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/14798-f-111-improvedskinpack/
* Dave's EF-111A Version 2.0 (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/36438-ef-111a-version-20/
* LeL's F-111 TAC Pack (SF1)
http://combatace.com/topic/80711-f-111-tac-pack/
* Spinners [Fictional] General Dynamics F-111A 'Early TAC' Version 1
http://combatace.com/files/file/14574-fictional-general-dynamics-f-111a-early-tac/
* Hi Ho Silver - The Afterburner Mod v.1 (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/15143-the-afterburner-mod/
* Florian - "AmokFloo" - Western Style Pilot Models (SF1/SF2)
http://combatace.com/files/file/6693-western-style-pilot-models/
F-111D Additions! Ravenclaw for the weapon models. dtmdragon the avionics, cockpit repaint, loadout.ini, what if AIM-7G, data.ini overhaul and repackaging with the updated skins. FANATIC MODDER and LeL helped with the data/loadout.ini information and testing.
 
Thank you all for your contributions!!

F-106A Delta Dart
The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft
of the United States Air Force from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Designed
as the so-called "Ultimate Interceptor", it proved to be the last dedicated
interceptor in U.S. Air Force service to date. It was gradually retired during
the 1980s.

F-106A Project Six Shooter 1972
In 1972 F-106As were upgraded in Project Six Shooter that involved fitting
the F-106 with a new canopy without metal bracing which greatly improved pilot
visibility. Also added was an optical gunsight, and provision for a single M61
Vulcan 20 mm cannon. The M61 Vulcan had 650 rounds of ammunition in the center
weapons bay and it replaced the AIM-26 Super Falcon or Genie.
QF-106A Drone Pacer Six
Between 1 June 1983 and 1 August 1988 the Delta Darts were incrementally retired
and sent to the Military Storage and Disposition Center in Arizona.When the need
for a high performance Full Scaled Aerial Target Drone was required the USAF began
withdrawing Delta Darts from storage. Starting in 1986, 194 (F-106A and B) of the
surviving surplus aircraft were converted into target drones and these were
designated QF-106As and used for target practice vehicles under the Pacer Six Program
by the Aerial Targets Squadron. The last was destroyed in January 1998.The drones
were still capable of being flown as manned aircraft, such as for ferrying to a test;
during the test they were flown unmanned.The QF-106 replaced the QF-100 Super Sabre
drone; the last shoot down of a QF-106 (57-2524) took place at Holloman AFB on 20
February 1997 after which the QF-106 was superseded by the QF-4S and QF-4E Phantom II
drone.
What's In:
- F-106A repacked
- F-106A '72 refit
- QF-106A Drone Pacer Six
- Sounds, Pilots, Weapons, screens
- 50 new / redone High Res kins
- historical serial numbers by squadron
- historical drones serial numbers
- squadrons history
Credits:
- plane Pasko's and Column5's (original readmes included)
- SF-2 porting: DaniloE31
- high res templates: Geary
- F-106A (72) mod: DTMDragon
- F-106A (72) 3D parts: Nyghtfall
- original QF-106A: ChampionsVA56
- skins, screens, ini tweaks & decals: paulopanz
Operations:
- canopy = 10 key autoclosing [only for F-106A]
Install:
- For QF-106A mod add this (if you haven't yet) to your NATIONS.INI
  in "flight" folder   on the bottom of the list
  (XXX is the last entry number +1)
[NationXXX]
Name=RANGE
DisplayName=Range Control Group
Alignment=ENEMY
PlayerFlyable=FALSE
PilotNameList=NamesRussian.lst
RankList=RanksRussian.lst
CallsignList=CallsignsUS.lst
Formation.Fighter=SovietFighter
Formation.Attack=SovietFighter
Formation.Bomber=SovietBomber
Formation.Transport=SovietBomber
Formation.Tank=SovietTank
Formation.MobileAD=SovietAD
PilotTrainingStandard=NORMAL
GenderRatio=0
DebriefSuccessMusic=DebriefSuccess.wav
DebriefFailMusic=DebriefFail.wav
DebriefKilledMusic=DebriefKilled.wav
SpeechFile=USAFSpeech.cat
SpeechTextFile=USAFSpeechText.str
- delete any previous F-106A folder from your "aircraft" folder
- put all in your main folder and overwrite
Note:
- visit this great site: https://www.f-106deltadart.com/
Enjoy
@paulopanz

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   SAC Twilight : B-1B Bones 1989-1990
This mod provides more accurate unit markings for the B-1 mod during the Bones service with the Strategic Air Command. Every B-1 that was operational in 1989 through 1991 is represented in its assigned unit and given nose arts. Minor tweaks have also been made to the inis and effects.
             Installation
unzip and unpack into preferred mod folder. allow overwrites of previous files.
    Included
complete B-1B_86 aircraft, decal folders, original weapons fit as well as newer AGM-69 SRAM and B-83 nuclear weapons. new effects are also included

    Credits
model and pit                        Dels
Original Skin                         STORM, Jat81500 Jimmy B
FM, Loadouts                        FastCargo
skin tweaks, minor ini edits, new AB effects, tga work    daddyairplanes
Stratos, NightshadeP/R, whiteknight06604, allenjb42    TEST CREW
Hope you enjoy this mod. As an old USAF vet said, nuke em till they glow then shoot em in the dark.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
12 April 2020
 

8 TA-7C modified into electronic aggressor aircraft used by VAQ-34,
upgraded to A-7E standard while retaining twin seats in 1984.
WHAT's IN:
- EA-7L repacked
- sound, pilots, weapons, screens
- 2 new USN skins
- historical serial numbers VAQ-34

CREDITS:
- The Mirage Factory: plane
- V1: Crusader
- Pete Federico "pappychksix": original aggressor skin
- paulopanz: skins, decals ect.

ORERATIONS:
Key #10 = open canopy
Key #9 = fold wings
Key #8 = refuel probe
NOTE:
- the plane is ready to use in Nellis or Topgun install
Enjoy
@paulopanz

Two-seat trainer version for USN, 24 converted from A-7B, 36 from A-7C.
In 1984, 49 airframes, including the 8 EA-7Ls, were re-engined with the
TF41-A-402 and upgraded to A-7E standard.
USN: 60 aircrafts
HAF: 13 Ex USN delivered 1994
RTN: 4 Ex USN delivered 1995

WHAT'S IN:
- TA-7C from TMF remodded
- 33 Skins (30 USN, 2 HAF, 1 RTAF)
- Historical decalset
OPERATIONS:
- Canopy Key=10 with auto closing
- Wingfold Key=9 with auto closing
- Fuel Probe Key=8
CREDITS:
- TMF (the Mirage Factory- FlyingToaster, ArmorDave [cockpit source], BPAo, colum5)
- Paulopanz (me) for all the refit / modification / decals / skins  done
INSTALL:
- put all in your main mod folder and overwrite
Enjoy.
@paulopanz

LTV A-7P Corsair II Ex-U.S. Navy A-7A rebuilt for Portugal, 44 refurbished with TF30-P-408 engines and an avionics fit similar to the A-7E.
 
LTV TA-7P Corsair II Two-seat trainer version for Portugal; 6 converted from ex-U.S. Navy A-7A.
 
WHAT'S IN:
- A-7P from DLC 25 with painted insignias and correct numbers limitation + my old mod skin upgraded as an early, just delivery plane;
       3 new skins V. 1.1: Later Esq. 304 magnificos; Squadron Exchange Germany '91; Farewell Esq. 302/304 1999.
- TA-7P from TMF TA-7C remodded with two skins Wraparound and early (hypotetical) camo. It uses numbers provided with DLC 25.
        2 new skins V. 1.1: Later Esq. 304 magnificos; Squadron Exchange Germany '91.
- TA-7C from TMF TA-7C - 1 new bonus skin V. 1.1
        1 plane (s/n 154404; c/n B-044) was temporarily provided by the United States Navy to Portugal in April 1982
        This aircraft, a A-7B-1-CV Corsair II converted to TA-7C tandem twin-seat trainer, was nicknamed "White Dove"
        (Portuguese: Pomba Branca) due to the original Upainting that was kept. It was returned to the USN in June 1985
 
Corsairs in FAP service here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTV_A-7P_Corsair_II
 
OPERATIONS:
 
- Canopy Key=10 with auto closing
- Wingfold Key=9 with auto closing
- Fuel Probe Key=8 (only for TMF TA-7P/C)
 
CREDITS:
 
- TK for A-7P (DLC 25)
- TMF (the Mirage Factory) for TA-7C, pilot, seat, tanks (repainted)
- DaddyAirplanes for original skins reworked / restored
- Wrench for A-7E temps used on Farewell skin;
- Paulopanz (me) for all the refit / modification done
 
INSTALL:
 
- You need DLC 25
- for TA-7C "Pomba Branca" skin and sound  you need my TA-7C pack here:
- put Objects folder in your main mod folder and overwrite
 
Enjoy.
 
@paulopanz
 
PS: this is for Cocas !

SF2 Cessna 206H Pack by Wingzero      2/29/2020
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended, plus Exp 1)
This is a full revamp, for SF2, of the SF/Wo* Cessna 206H "Stationair" by wingzero, originally released in 2010.
This mod includes 2 skins:
No.7 Squadron, Uruguaian Air Force (FAU) -start date 1998
USAF - this is a "What If..." skin, painted to match the T-41s used for USAF training and liason.
All, if not most, markings are decals. Decal randomization is TRUE. As a new 'homegrown' templague had to be created, it's included for skinners wishing to create any other users, or other types of skins. A userlist and loadout ini have been built. Please see the "Notes" section for more details.
In-game, on the Aircraft selection drop-down menu, you'll find it as:
U-206H Stationair
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. One mnight also peruse the "Notes" section for things that might be interesting. The original release had NO readme, but I used the text from the SF1 announcement thread. It's included within the main aircraft's folder.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

NF-5B Freedom Fighter for SF2
This is the Canadair NF-5B

WHAT´S IN:
1 aircraft with 20 brand new skins (only KLU)

CREDITS:
- FastCargo - 3D modeler of the original F-5B
- yakarov79 - heavy 3D work on the specific NF-5B (Thank you so much mate!)
- 331killerbee - sea camo template
- Soulfreak - paintwork, decals, ini dance, screens etc.
- Pilot is a reworked one from Volker´s German Pilot
Special thanks to: Luuk Boerman from www.dutchdecal.nl who provided me great references.
TO INSTALL:
- extract NF-5B.7z into your mod folder
if asked, let overwrite old files.
 
Schapen, March 7th 2020
Carlo "Soulfreak" Vecchi

SF2 RA-5C Vigilante Pack v.2       9/27/2019
-For SF2, Any and All (Full 4/5 Merged Reccomended)
This is a revamp of Julhiem's RA-5C "Vigilante" carrier based recon aircraft. It has has several updates/upgrades/changes to make it more SF2 compliant. This is the complete aircraft, with everything included. If you have any earlier version(s) it is suggested you delete BOTH the aircaft and decals subfolders, as this version replaces them it toto. Or at least, remove or store them elsewhere.
The aircraft comes with 6 skins, including the original released single skin. These skins are:
RVAH-1 'Smokin' Tigers (USS Independence 1965, CVW-7, SEA, first combat cruise)
RVAH-5 'Savage Sons' (USS Ranger CVW? 19??) **
RVAH-6 'Fleurs' (USS Kittyhawk 1971, CVW-11 SEA)
RVAH-7 'Peacemakers' (USS Ranger, 1978/79, WesPac, Squadron's Final Cruise)
RVAH-9 'Hoot Owls' (USS Saratoga 1967, CVW-3 Med cruise)
RVAH-11 'Checkertails' (USS constellation, CVW-9 SEA 1971/72)
**= original release skin
Almost all markings are decals, excepting some painted-on squadron insignia. Serial/BuNums are 100% historically accurate (by unit) Decal randomization is TRUE. Skins remain in bmp format, as they're not that large. The SF2 "date switch" is active.
The canopy opens/closes with the Standard Animation Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero).
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. See "Notes" for list of changes. 
If there's anything missing or "off", please let me know and I'll try to find it. This mod got lost in the shuffle with several other large projects.

Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

        SAC Twilight FB-111A Dark Vark
This package adds two historical skins for the FB-111A Switchblade in the final years of service
        Included
- FB-111A aircraft with 380th Bomb Wing and 509th Bomb Wing 1989 skins
- new nuclear weapons
- effects and sounds for aircraft and weapons
           Installation
unzip package, put into mod folder, allow overwrites for items that you already have
        Contributors
FastCargo                  - original aircraft
slick cowboy             - skin templates, basic Strategic scheme
daddyairplanes         - tweaks to base skin, ini work and tgas, some weapons tweaks and skins
GKABS                        - new B43 lods
KJakker                      - major weapons tweaks B83 and SRAM
            Research Sources
- Painted Ladies: Modern Military Aircraft Nose Art and Unusual Markings by Randy Walker
- More Painted Ladies by Randy Walker
- 380th FB111A  Crew Chiefs & Air Crews Facebook group
- 509th OMS, Pease AFB, NH Facebook group
- image searches on Google, Pinterest and Facebook
        HUGE Thanks to
David L de Botton    - owner F-111.net. provided research materials and support on unit markings

 I hope you enjoy this mod as much as I enjoyed making it. Merry Christmas everyone.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes
24 Dec 2019

                           SAC Twilight B-52G/H Skinpack and Upgrade Package
This is a package that adds several historical skins with nose arts to the B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft. Several skins also include my skin as tga method to allow several camo schemes in one skin. It also upgrades the weapons loadouts and data.ini's for better
historical accuracy
    Included
- B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft with new loading screens, data ini, loadout ini, historical serials and nose arts
- weapons including a new B28FI_350 nuclear bomb and upgraded data inis for others
- effects and sounds for aircraft and weapons
    Installation
unzip package, put into mod folder, allow overwrites for items that you already have
    AIRCRAFT NOTES
several skins have tga based skin to represent SIOP mod, Strategic, and all grey camo. this leads to the decal folder being large (over 3.5GB).
    
    B28 NOTES
the B28FI weapon included is to represent a laydown delivered weapon. it should not be released lower than 1600 ft AGL and slower than 515kts. the B28RI weapon should not be released lower than 6000ft AGL.
not responsible for fragging is these guidelines are not met.

    Credits
daddyairplanes    - much ini work, tga work, hours of research, and minor tweeks to base skins
wpnssgt               - original model
Dels                       - cockpit
russouk2004        - model for B28 family of weapons
KJakker                 - data.ini edit assist,cockpit revisions, countermeasure strength, revised weapons (ODS contributor)
yakarov79             - ini edit assistance(weapons grouping)(ODS G contributor)
spillone104           - model for Hound Dog pylon(ODS contributor)
baffmiester           - technical assitance with FM
Third Wire               - for the original game
Test Team              - Nightshade/PR, Stratos, allenjb42, EricJ, Sheriff00
    Reserch Sources
Painted Ladies: Modern Military Aircraft Nose Art and Unusual Markings by Randy Walker
More Painted Ladies by Randy Walker
B-52 Aging BUFFs Youthful Crews by Rene Francillion and Peter Lewis
image searches on Google, Pinterest and Facebook
    Huge Thank You
to the FaceBook B-52 Stratofortress group as a whole. This group is predominantly BUFF veterans, and was a tremendous help to finding out a lot of information on BUFF markings, loadouts, and operations in the late 1980s. special mention goes out to
Jay Scales, Andrew Ferguson, John Mueller, Anthony Spencer
 
I  hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes

SF2 F-4G(B) USN Pack              8/28/2019
-For SF2, Any and All (Full Merged Reccomended)
This is a NEW aircraft, the F-4G(B) for the US Navy. There were F-4Bs modified with a automatic carrier landing system during their Oct 1965-June 1966 deployment in South East Asia aboard USS Kitty Hawk. They were painted in an experimental green camoflauge, as were many other aircraft of CVW-11 in this time frame.
Once upon a time, I know we had this aircraft for 1stGen SF, but have been unable to locate it. So, I rebuilt it, and now present it you all to enjoy. This is a complete aircraft, based off the F-4B_65, so make use you have this bird in your inventory. This aircraft uses all stock 3w items.
The skin is in jpg format, in 2048x, from Sundowner's templates. 12 100% historically accurate Bunum decals are included. Decal randomization is TRUE. This aircraft is given a full year's operational time frame, "1965-1966" in the data ini, even if not historically correct (read: easier). New, aircraft specific hangar and loading screens are provided.
Is should be noted, this mod was started in 2011, and got lost. I do NOT remember who created the original skin I worked from, or the decals (which have been refreshed to remove ghosting around the edges), So I cannot take full credit for this mod (see "Notes" for more speculations).
When in-game, on the aircraft selection drop down, you'll see:
F-4G(B) Phantom II (USN)
This will differentiate it from the USAF F-4G Wild Weasel, and make sure you know it's a Navy bird.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. 

Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Douglas EB-66C Destroyer Update Pak  (Ver.2)                          8/16/2019
= For SF2, Any & All =
This is an update/upgrade/Remod of my 2013 pack. This is considered to be "version 2.0" of the EB-66C Destroyer ELINT/Escort Jammer aircraft. It it designed to replace, in total the earlier package from August 2013. If you have the original pack, you are instructed to delete it completly (aircraft, decals, and all), as this one has some major imporvements.
This remod pack contains 2 skins:
41st TEWS, 355th TFW, PACAF, Takhli RTAFB, mid-60s thru 1974-ish (RC tail code)
39th TEWS, 36th TFW, USAFE, Spangdahelm AB 1969-73 (JN tail code)
Both are new, and are (hopefully!) in the correct SEA 3-tone camoflague colors. 
All NEW replacement serial number decals were created. Both skins use a pool of 36 100% historical serial numbers. As only 36 of these aircraft were built (in one block of 30 and a second of 6) it was a easy job. While totaly accurate in nature, the 36 numbers are not representative of individual aircraft of any unit or squadrons that used the EB-66C (other than by random happenstance). Decal randomization is TRUE.
As with the other B-66 mods, a heavily edited cockpit designed to 'fit' within the existing canopy framing is included. Avionics have been upgraded with new jammers, chaff dispensers, and so forth. This aircraft carries =NO= offensive weapons, or defensive guns. FLY ACCORDINGLY!!! A small modification to the data ini also allows for carrying external jammer pods & chaff dispensers in place of the drop tanks.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. Please read them! See "Change Log" in the Notes section for a full-ish list of what's been, well, changed!
Happy SAM Dodging!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Douglas RB-66C & WB-66D Destroyer Update Pak                      8/12/2019
= For SF2, Any & All =
This package contains 2 of Bunyap's 1stGen aircraft brought up to a more SF2-ish
standard. Also, they seemed to be missing from the SF2 downloads, and I thought
it was time to bring them back. They are the:
RB-66C Destroyer (Recon & ELINT) aircraft
WB-66D Destroyer (Weather Recon, ELINT) aircraft
The units/skins provided herein are:
RB-66C:
42nd TRS, 10th TRW (USAFE)
19th TRS, 66th TRW (USAFE)
WB-66D: 
9th TRS, 363rd TRW (ConUS+)
All markings are decals, excepting the 42nd tailfin flash. All serial and buzz
number decals (30 for the RB & 36 for the WB) are 100% historicaly correct. They
represent the full production runs for =BOTH= aircraft. The 2 skins for the RB
use the same pool of decals. A new Hi-Rez replacement skins were created from
HGBN's templates. The skins are in jpg format. As with the B-66 and EB-66, a
highly modified cockpit is supplied to 'fit' within the visible model.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are
included. Please read them! See "change List" in Notes for what's been
modified/changed/adjusted.
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 RB-57E Canberra "Patricia Lynn" (Remod)              7/25/2019
= For SF2:V ( or Any & All SF2s, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
*note: this mod was started for a CA member in July, 2018. I just recently found it in my archives. Figured I might as well release it!*
This is a complete rebuild of Anjundair's B-57E, and an update to Migbuster's RB-57E "Patricia Lynn" package for SF2:V.
The aircraft has 3 full skin and decal sets; all serial number decals are 100% historically correct. These skins depict the 460th TRW, Det 1 at various times in their deployments to Southeast Asia:
Natual Metal (1963)
Night 1 (1966)
Night 2 (1970)
The skins use the SF2 'date switch', and marking change as needed as per the year in use. Skins remain in their bitmap format.
The FM has been rebuild using the stock 3W B-57 as a base. The avionics have been upgraded, and you'll now have a full time LLTV set up. As there is no accurate B-57 cockpit, the F-4B is used as a stand in, due to it having scope to display the radar, TFR and LLTV (yes, we know there actually wasn't one in the front cockpit). This (gaming) aircraft remains fully combat capable, unlike the Real Life (tm) versions. See Notes for more information.
When in game, you'll see
RB-57E Canberra (AJ)
on the aircraft selection dropdown window.The "AJ" credits Ajundair, even though there are no other RB-57s available.
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them! If you have any earlier versions of this aircraft mod, it is =HIGHLY= suggested you delete the aircraft and decals folders, as THIS mod replaces everything. End users (tm) might also find the Notes section enlightning and informative.
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
***Note: Found in the Archives!!! This was done and should have been uploaded in early 2018!! But I guess  never got around to doing so for whatever reasons. As I don't use my SF2:V mods folder much, there may be other birds that have been hiding in the hangars. I'll be more careful in checking from now on!! ***

SF2 F-84B Thunderjet, 49th FIS, 14th FG Pack       7/7/2019
-For SF2, Any and All (Full Merged Reccomended)
This is a NEW aircraft, the Republic F-84B Thunderjet, depicted as when it first became operational in 1947. It it based on (one of) RussoUK's F-84s. It represents aircraft of the 49th FS (JP), 14th FG from 1947 through 1949. The 49th was the first USAF squadron to recieve and deploy the Thunderjet into active service (along with it's sister squadrons the 37th and 48th).They served in the "day and good weather" Air Defense role of the Eastern United states from Dow AFB, Maine.
The skin is in jpg format, and 26 serial and Buzz numbers decals were created. Decal Randomization is TRUE.  On the number list (individual aircraft serial) drop down, any serials marked with a star (*) has been positively identified as having served in the 49th. The others, while some DID serve in other squadrons of the 14th FG, they could not be identified to any of the 3 squadrons. Others, for the B model, are generic in nature. 
A NEW late 1940s pilot figure is included, as is the "f84" jet sound. Drop tanks, WW2 era bombs, rockets, etc are NOT. You should have these already.
On the Aircraft selection dropdown menu you'll see:
F-84B ThunderJet (RUK)
(This is to differentiate Russ's T-Jet from the as yet uncompleted FastCargo version; if it every gets done!). 
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. 

Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 

SF2 Northrup F-89 Scorpion Remod Pack (V.3)                         5/25/2019
*For SF2, Any & All (Full 5 Merged Prefered)*
This is a repackaging, and MAJOR update of the F-89 Scorpion series of 1950s USAF All-Weather Interceptors. There have been many changes to the various inis, skins/decals, weapons, and whatnots. This is to be considered to be "Version 3", and hopefully the final time the F-89 gets a revamp (unless new models magically appear). This package builds on and improves from the v2 pack dated 3/3/2016. It also replaces that mod completely.
This package contains ALL the various marks of the Scorpion, including those later variants built from/modded of Monty's original C & D model LODs. There are several new skins, marked with the star (*) You have herein:
F-89C:
57th FIS, (Keflavik, Iceland)
74th FIS, 23rd FIW (Thule AFB, Greenland)
F-89D:
75th FIS (Presque Isle AFB, Maine 1955)
84th FIS (Hamilton AFB 1955-59)
64th FIS (Alaska Air Command)
321st FIS, (Paine AFB, WA 1954)*
F-89H:
321st FIS, (Paine AFB, WA 1956)*
75th FIS (Presque Isle AFB, Maine 1957)
F-89J (Early):
321st FIS, (Paine AFB, WA 1958)*
449th FIS (Ladd AFB, Alaska)
F-89J (Late)
59th FIS, Goose Bay Labrador (1958-60)*
178th FIS "Happy Hooligans" ND ANG (1958-66)
124th FIS, Iowa ANG (1962-69)*
Several versions also have a "Generic USAF Silver" skin, complete with decals. You may notice several squadrons used the Scorpion in several of it's various incarnations. This is historically correct.
Due to mesh/node mapping reasons, some marking remain painted on. A large number however, are decals. Serial numbers are 100% correct for the models depicted, but should be considered 'generic' as they don't represent actual aircraft with a given unit. Decal randomization is TRUE for all skins. Squadron's listed in the stock game's SquadronList.ini have their names activated via my 'fake' SqTail decal. Those will display their proper names on the Loadout Screen's Squadron Selection Window. When possible, the SF2 'date switch' has been used to turn on Air National Guard units as they became equipped with F-89s.
On such aircraft that have operating canopies (those that use the F-89D lod), the canopy works via the Standard Manual Animation Keystroke (tm), shift/0.
Included also are "Scorpion" specifc weapons (using the "StationSpecifieCode=" statements. Nuke explosion effects are included for the AIR-2 Genie rocket.
As is always reccomended, unzip to a temp folder or your desktop to give easy access to the rest of this readme for it's install instructions. See "Notes" section for full change log and other  important statements. The various other readmes, from all previous versions remain wherever they were originally residing.

Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 F-84F Thunderstreak by The Mirage Factory            5/12/2019
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
This is a rebuild for SF2 of The Mirage Factory's F-84F "Thunderstreak" (swept wing version). It goes again my grain to see such a well done aircraft, albeit originally built for SF/W0* 1st Gens, and many associated skin/decal set languish in obscurity simply due to age and the existence of one from 3rd Wire, albeit in a purchasable DLC. THIS one is free, and won't need any hoop-jumping to keep player flyable. 
I've scavanged most of the existing skin sets, did various tweaking to make them a bit more SF2 ready. The aircraft FM has been slightly adjusted for SF2, a destroyed model attached, decals randomized, and when necessary, decals and new skins created from the revised TMF Templates by Pappychksix. The templates are included in a separate named folder in this download. For those skins with painted on national markings, my patent pending "fake insigina decal" trick was used to activate the Nation Name displayed. The same trick, with my patent pending "fake SqTail" decal, now activates any and all squadrons that are listed in the stock 3W Squadronlist.ini. Reminder: the Squadronlist ini ONLY has full units, not, for example, the various Staffels of the BLW T-streaks. 
All new skin specific Hangar screens (SF2 style), and one of my famous "AvArt" style loading screens are included. All drop tanks, pilots, weapons and sounds needed are included (see Notes about camo tanks). The Canopy opens with the Standard Animaiton keystroke (shift/0 -shift/Zero).
In this pack you have many skins. Most use the 'SF2 date switch' to go from Natural Metal to the End Users (TM) national camoflague finishes. Please note, some skins are in their original "as issued" bitmap format. Some have been rebuilt, or new builds, in jpg format. The skins supplied are:
= USAF:
78th TFS, USAFE, RAF Bentwaters
168th FBS, Illinios Air National Guard (1961 Berlin Crisis)
4510th CCTS, Luke AFB (called 'USAF_Silver')
= Belgian Air Force:
3rd Squadron (NM 1956)
2nd Squadron (NATO Camo) -switches on in 1958
= Netherlands KLU:
311 Sqn, KLU (Camo) -starts 1964, when F-84Fs were recieved
= France:
EC 1/1 Corse (1955-1960) -folder called "AdA"; NM. see notes. 
EC 3/1 Argone (1956 Suez and post-Suez, 1957-ish)
= West German BLW:
JaboG 31 2nd Sqn "Alma" (NM 1956) (new by me)
JaboG 31 2nd Sqn "Alma" Camo
JaboG 32 3rd Sqn Camo
JaboG 33 3rd Sqn Camo
JaboG 34 "Allgäu" 1st Sqn
JaboG 35
*Note all except II/JBG 31 NM 56 are Camo, and start in 1962. All BLW skins/decals, except where noted are from Soulfreaks GAF Thunderstreak Pack*
= Greek Hellenic Air Force:
348 Sqdn, HAF, NM (1958)
346 Sqdn, HAF, SEA Camo (1971)
*Note: in between the NM and SEA, many HAF T-streaks carried NATO 2-tone. That skin is not supplied. See Notes.*
Also included is a 'generic natural metal' for any other skinners that wish to fiddle with new skins. As many of the NATO 2-tone camo aircraft use all decals for markings, and the template is supplied, it should be easy to create other skins as needed. Even though the header reads "Full 5 Merged", it can be used in any SF2 mods folder.
When in game, on the aircraft selection drop down menu, you'll see:
F-84F ThunderStreak (TMF)
This differentiates it from the stock 3rd Wire version.
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. Also, give the "Notes" section a read too. Where possible, I've included the original readme for the various skin sets; the original TMF aircraft readme is in the main aircraft folder.
On behalf of my brother Mod Mafiosos...
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

For bpao ... you are sorely missed
 
UPDATED 5/16/2019:
Data ini updated with Cliff7600's fuel tank fixes. If you have the aircraft already, you need not re-download the full package. Follow this url:
and download JUST the data ini

The Convair B-58 Hustler was the first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2 flight.[2] The aircraft was designed by Convair and developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) for service in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the 1960s.[3] It used a delta wing, which was also employed by Convair fighters such as the F-102, with four General Electric J79 engines in underwing pods. It carried five nuclear weapons; four on pylons under the wings, and one nuclear weapon and fuel in a combination bomb/fuel pod under the fuselage, rather than in an internal bomb bay.
unpack and move folders to their respective places
Model: Veltro2k
Sounds, Snum tgas in unit folders.................................... Wrenchs Upgrade pack for Paskos Hustler
all other tga, skin work, templates, special GP bombs for Hustler.... daddyairplanes
B61.................................................................. Kjakker
Not to be used whole or in part with any payware,,according to the CA modders agreement

RAAF CAC Sabre Mk.32 -Version 2.0-
 
For SF2 (any and all)
 
Note: this version REPLACES any earlier ones in it's entirety!! You should delete your original, if you have it already. As the skins have been changed to jpg, the original bmp format will cause a conflict.
 
Some ini modifications and 2 new skins for Zur's Avon-powered Sabre, as used by the RAAF in the 50s-60s.
The skins are:
 
3 Squadron
77 Squadron
 
Serial numbers are historically accurate; with the sources I used I've tried to match aircraft with the squadron served with ... I've come within about 98%; pretty much as far as possible.
Decal Randomization is set to TRUE for both skins
For End Users ™ with the Oz Mirage DLC, I've activated the squadron display on the Loadout Screen via my 'fake' sqtail decal.
 
Other ini mods added the radar-ranging gunsight, landing lights, etc. Loadouts, however are =NOT= historically correct, due to some LOD issues. (More on that in the "Notes" section). A rather 'generic' SF2 style Sabre hangar screen is included.
Weapons are =NOT= included - all excepting the drop tank reference stock, in-game items. You can obtain the drop tank in any of the other Sabre Paks or from the Gunny's Weapons Pak.
 
As always, READ the enclosed readme for full, detailed instructions. This package has been broken down into the various folders that SF2 needs/requires/should have, to make it a LOT easier to install. Also, as usual, the expected 'Notes and Other Nonesense' comments by me.
 
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Changes for Ver 2.0:
new large format jpg skins
new SF2 compliant FM
new sounds
dds damage textures
fixed shadow issue
 
Happy Landings!!
wrench
kevin stein

RB-57APhoto reconnaissance version with cameras installed aft of the bomb bay;
RB-57A avionics included an AN/APS-11A transponder and AN/APA-90 Indicator Group
for command guidance (LEFT, RIGHT, CLIMB, DESCEND, BOMB, etc.) and was tested
for "MSQ-1 controlled pinpoint photography" in 1954.

WHAT'S IN:
- a new plane
- 13 skins (USAF, ANG, RoCAF)
- decals, screen, sound, seat, weapons
CREDITS:
- Tk/TW  model
- Wrench original mod
- Ludo original Canberra Templates
- Paulopanz skins, decals, screens etc.
INSTALL:
- you must have Exp 2 to work
- put all in mod folder
Enjoy
@paulopanz

 
(Made after a Starfighter2 kind request)

Argentine Naval Aviation operated 26 F4U-5/5N/5NL Corsairs from 1956 to 1968 from ARA Independencia.
WHAT'S IN:
- 2 new planes [you need a dedicated plane to work with that nation carriers]
- 10 skins, decals
- screens, pilots, weapons etc.
CREDITS:
- The Mirage Factory: plane model
- Wrench: upgrade, templates
- paulopanz: skins, decals etc
INSTALL:
- put all in your mod folder
NOTE:
- made for use with:
enjoy
@paulopanz