ALL work by ME ( Sundowner ) is now no longer covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use my work for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it. So please no copying of my skins for any use other than your own.
 
These aircraft are aimed at the folks that actually like to fly missions, So going by that line of action all markings and serial numbers are painted on, this has the added bonus of gaining me a couple of extra fps and also means that I can export the lod WITHOUT the decals option, this definitely gains some more precious fps.
This model is a combination of the old (Crab_02 RF-8G) and TMF RF-8A max files which I was working on from the very outset. 
The RF-8A never got released because of Oli's sudden death.
I've combined what I think are the best parts of both to come up with the models here, they may not be perfect or "historically correct" in every way as they are a constant wip.
Please read the readme, you never know you might learn something.......
Sundowner.
 

Late Model RF-4C's : Photo Phantoms After Vietnam
            A TMF Rebuilt project
This mod brings four versions of the phamous photo Phantom into the game, and begins to represent it in its final years of USAF service as well as in South Korean service.
            Required
A functional copy of any Strike Fighters 2 game except for SF2 North Atlantic (the only one without a native F-4 destroyed model)
            Included
Effects, sounds, weapons, and 4 RF-4C aircraft
RF-4C_75: regular tanks and centerline pylon to allow nuke carriage.
RF-4C_85: choice of regular Phantom centerline tank or F-15 style tank. Last full up model in use
RF-4C_LORAN_75: similar to _75 but with dorsal "towel rack" antennae for ARN-92 avionics
RF-4C_ARN_101:  similar to _85, but with the dorsal antennae for the ARN-101 avionics
This pack is the starter kit, with a few skins per aircraft to get started. There are many other skinpacks available to suite your taste in operations; check in the F-4 Skins
section of the SF2 downloads : https://combatace.com/files/category/512-f-4/
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                                          NOTE!!
This mod is not covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use this mod for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it unless it is part of a
full terrain package after you ask me or a TMF member for permission.
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            Credits
-The Mirage Factory        the very original aircraft (see TMF Readme)
-ravenclaw_007                original model, RF-4 pit
-Sundowner                      further modifications to model and pit, effects for new photoflash bombs
-daddyairplanes               skins, tgas, multiple ini edits, creation of 4 distinct aircraft from one model
-guruu                                sounds
-GKABS                             B43 nuclear weapons
-Menrva, NightshadeP/R        testing. Nightshade often shows me my errors in screenshots he's just sharing for fun, while Menrva helps me with the more technical aspects
-Sundowner, ravenclaw_007, yakarov79 and daddyairplanes    templates are a mix of layers as contributed by these four. compiled in current form by daddyairplanes
            About The Mirage Factory Rebuilt
 Back in the early days of Wings Over series modding The Mirage Factory, lead by bpao was the peak of modding excellence. Many of their models are still heavily in use today, 15 years later and still amongst the very best. This despite the team not creating any new mods since the passing of Oliver Anguille in 2009.
 But time does move on, and the next generation of modders have ideas, techniques and tools not available back then. With the help of some of the original modellers (who have copies of the original max files) we can update these fine aircraft for the 2020s. Rebuilt for new terrains and campaigns that were just hopeful wishes over a decade ago.
  The Mirage in the logo is camoflaged, much like the real aircraft in later service. The "HD" has been replaced with "Rebuilt" as what was HD in the 2010s is jsut standard today. Finally, the new logo thanks Oli, both for the aircraft that are still relevant today and for the inspiration he's given to the modders that followed him.    
on behalf of The Mirage Factory (original and rebuilt) I thank you for downloading this mod, and hope you enjoy it.
Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
19 July 2024
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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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F-86D Sabre Dog
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.
Make a backup copy of your files if you have a similar mod already on your PC, you might not like this one. 
A fake pilot is required to run this mod.

A new model of F-86D and IF-86D as used by the Yugoslav Air Force
In the game, you will find it under the prefix  JRV 
 
All skins are in 3072x3072 format. You can easily resize as needed. If needed I can provide it in 4096 format. 
Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the YugoslavAir Force. There is one issue that I do not like and that might bother someone too, but I will attempt to fix this as soon as I have more available references.
The issue is that amid 130 delivered F-86D around 30 (32) were converted into reconnaissance version. And around 30 were designated for spare parts upon delivery.  Serial numbers that cover "spare parts airframes" are easy to determine, and those serial numbers were removed from whole serials /decals/numbers. Unfortunately finding which of the 98 operational airframes were converted into a recon version is nearly impossible (I was able to find two numbers among 32).
So in the game, you will have 98 airframe serial numbers for F-86D (a little less for the 1968 camouflaged skin set) and 32 for IF-86D... while those 32 serials of IF-86D should be subtracted from those 98. 
This mod is no longer using a fake rocket tray gun. Now thanks to sudden enlightenment it works as stock Lightning F.1
 
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...
strahi - help with skins and research.
Weapons Mk4 Might Mouse by Ravenclaw. 
additional SAB-100 illumination bomb but made as free falling parachuted rocket.

 
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.  It's not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..

F-4K/M/J United Kingdom pack
 
Included:
- F-4K
- F-4K_75
- F-4K_78
- F-4K_80
- F-4M
- F-4M_75
- F-4M_80
- F-4J_UK
- F-4J_UK_85
- some new weapons
 
Animation / Function
- Canopy
- Hook
- Air Refuel
- Wing fold ______________ excludes F-4J(UK)
- Brake Chute____________ works with the Air Brake below 150kts, excludes F-4J(UK)
NOTE:
This mod replaces existing TW and TMF aircrafts , please remove the existing folders before installing this mod , the existing skins / textures will no longer fit !!!!
 
NOTE:
RAF SUU-23/A Pod rounds are HEI with no tracer. The RAF does not use tracer rounds in any of its cannon armed fighters from WWII to today.
NOTE:
1980 is the incorrect date for the F-4K/M to be fitted with Chaff/Flare. This is corrected to 1985 and done in a way that will not interfere with any campaigns etc.
 
Hangar and Loading screens are in 1920 x 1080
 
Installation:
- Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack and overwrite if ask to. There are two parts to this pack.
- If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce!
 
Credits:
- original models by TW , BPAO , RavenClaw_007, Sundowner
- cockpits from TW modified & corrected by myself (dtmdragon)
- F-4 cockpit Missile Status mod by crusader
- new updated model , textures and weapons by ravenclaw_007 & Sundowner
- new updated aircraft, weapon and pilot textures by myself (dtmdragon)
- fake pilot F-4J spine antenna and F-4K/M chaff/flare by ravenclaw_007
- data.ini overhaul, update, standardization by myself (dtmdragon)
- B57 Nuclear bomb original model by GKABS
- original F-4J(UK) mod and serials by Wrench

Third Wire F-8A & F-8B Crusader 1.1

Modification of the Third Wire Crusader model into the F-8 A and B model Crusaders.
Included is the 2.75" Mighty Mouse air-to-air fuselage rocket drawer but it is not loaded by default as it was reportedly never used operationally.

F-8A
-    The F-8A (F8U-1) entered service in 1957. F-8A is powered by the J57-P-4 afterburning turbojet and can reach speeds of Mach 1.5
F-8B
-    The F-8B (F8U-1E) was the search radar equipped version, entering service in 1958. It is equipped with the AN/APS-67 radar.

To install:
1, Unpack and drop into your main mods folder.
2, Override when prompted.

Credits:
-    Crusader for the F-8A cockpit gauge placement.
-    ‘F-8 DATA & LOADOUT v1.0 update’ by FANATIC MODDER.
-    ‘SF2V Air & Ground War Expansion v.2.0 Gold’ by Eburger68 and team.
-    Weapons by Ravenclaw_007.

CombatAce fair use agreement applies.

Enjoy,
Dan.
 

ALL work by ME ( Sundowner ) is now no longer covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use my work for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it.
So please no copying of my skins for any use other than your own.
This model has been created from the old freeware AlphaSim OV-10A, which in itself is a lot more work than most of you think.
Most of the original AlphaSim model has be "re-moddeled" in some way.
All animations have been done from scratch and may not be perfect, bits have been added and even more bits have been removed, all parts have been remapped etc, etc.
Please read the read me.
There are other Bronco mods available here at CA, this is not designed to replace any of them, you have the choice to use whatever you like or what works best on your system.
 
 

Royal Danish Air Force F-86D Sabre Dog
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.
Make a backup copy of your previous files, you might not like this one. 
But if you downloaded my previous version of Danish F-86D - just simply delete all old files, as this mod is entirely new. 
A fake pilot is required to run this mod.

A new model of F-86D as used by the Royal Danish Air Force
In the game, you will find it under a prefix .KDF. * 
* Kongelige Danske Flyvevåbnet
Some time ago I uploaded the first version of this model. Now after some suggestions, I fixed mistakes, and some bugs. 
I fixed data files a little - collision points and hitboxes..as the previous ones were quite weird. But 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 3072x3072 format. You can easily resize as needed. If needed I can provide it in 4096 format. 
Decals represent historically correct serial numbers assigned to aircraft during their service in the Danish Air Force.
This mod is no longer using a fake rocket tray gun. Now thanks to sudden enlightenment it works as stock Lightning F.1
 
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. 
TACAN is made as a "weapon" so it will appear automatically after a certain year. 
 
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.  Not like this mod is using some ancient or extraterrestrial files..