****Royal Navy F-4K (75)****
 
You have downloaded my version of the Royal Navy's pride of the fleet, the F-4K. It uses the ThirdWire F-4M model, so it's essentially just a repaint and some semi-fancy .ini editing.
 
There are two skins, and markings for only one unit, No 892 Squadron. The first skin is what I thought the original aircraft looked like. The second skin is a total 'what-if'. What if the Royal Navy had never gotten rid of its big-deck carrier capability? What if they had upgraded the old Ark Royal and improved and updated the F-4K for modern carrier operations? The second skin is a low-viz grey with subdued markings. I really kind of like it, even if I'm the only one.
 
REQUIRES SF2: EUROPE
 
 
 

MAJOR UPDATE: 14/02/11
 
Thanks to alejandro all 3d models are now correct. Squared off tail fin, braking parachute, varies aerials and antenna unique to the New Zealand A-4K Skyhawks have now been added. Due to the way they have been created with the fake pilot method an overhaul was required. I have also re done the markings on all skins, things such as walkway lines, stencils, warning markings etc are now historically accurate. A few other minor faults have also been corrected.
 
When you re install this mod you will need to delete all previous RNZAF A-4 aircraft folders (A-4_70, A-4_72, A-4G_RNZAF, A-4_Kahu and A-4_Kahu_II) and override all files when you install it.
 

 
This is the ultimate Royal New Zealand Skyhawk pack updated from my old Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4K Skyhawk package for Strike Fighters 2.After doing some major research for a RNZAF Skyhawk model kit I decided to upgrade my previous RNZAF Skyhawk pack but realising how much needed to be changed I decided to throw it out and create an all new far more historically/ technichally accurate pack.
 
 
Features:
 
* 5 different versions with separate models (all stock Third Wire) that cover the major changes to the airframes over the 30 years it was in service.
- A-4K_70 Original 10 single seater Skyhawks introduced in 1970 with avionics humps (empty) and straight refuelling probes.
- A-4K_72 Around 1972 the fleet started being retrofitted with angled re-fuelling probes.
 
- A-4K_85 In 1985 the fleet started being repainted in Euro 1 camouflage.
- A-4K_Kahu In 1986 a modernisation project was started that saw the removal of the avionics hump, an AN/APG-66NZ radar installed along with a glass cockpit, HUD, ALR-66 RWR, ECM, countermeasures and modern weapons capability.
- A-4G_RNZAF In 1984 New Zealand purchased 8 A-4G Skyhawks from Australia that were eventually converted to the A-4K Kahu standard.
 
 
* Over 24 different skins that cover all models of Skyhawk in New Zealand service from 1970 to 2001. Most are for the entire fleet but some are for specific aircraft with an unusual feature/ scheme etc.
 
* Use of the ‘StartDefaultDate=’ feature ensures a historically accurate skin is automatically selected depending on what year you choose to fly.
 
* 3 different pilot models that cover the change in flight gear over the years.
 
* Extensive RWR.TGA files and updated RWR.LST
 
* Historically accurate serial numbers depending on the time period and aircraft type.
 
* Files and instructions to integrate the RNZAF A-4K into two of the the NATO fighters campaigns.
 
* Data.ini files reflect my research into the actual A-4K and it's features.
 
* Opening cockpits 'shift' + '0'
* Working landing lights.
 
* Reflective white strips added to some skins of late model aircraft as seen on real aircraft.
 
 
Instillation:
 
Note: Only tested in an all SF2 games merged install however it will work in some of the others as long as they have the right Third Wire A-4 models.
 
 
* Historical:
 
-Simply put files from the ‘Main RNZAF A-4 pack’ folder into the appropriate locations in you mods folder. Override when prompted.
 
 
 
* Extras:
 
- To add the RNZAF Skyhawk to the 1979 and 1986 NATO fighters campaign put the files from the ‘NATO fighters campaign’ folder into the correct place in your mods folder and override when asked. You will need to back up your campaign files first. You will need NATO fighters IV installed up to the Post-Dec2009 Update Pack # 3. http://combatace.com...-update-pack-3/ You will also need Alternate 1986 Red Storm campaign for NATO Fighters 4+ Dec 2009 Patch and Beyond by Dave installed for the A-4K to work in the 1986 campaign. http://combatace.com...tch-and-beyond/ This is because that is what I had installed when I edited the files to add the A-4K and those are the files I’ve uploaded here.
 
- Fictional and What if skins: This will add a series of grey, Red flag and desert storm skins. Put the files from the ‘Fictional and What if skins’ folder into the correct locations in your mods folder.
 
- A-4K II: In the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder is an additional aircraft that represents Phase II of the Kahu upgrade project. In 2000 when the F-16 was selected as a replacement for the Skyhawks an alternative option was also put together by the RNZAF which was Phase II of the Kahu upgrade done in the 80’s. These additional upgraded would involve a self designation capability for the LGBs, a new anti-ship missile and a new ejection seat. To this end the Litening pod had been selected and would have been migrated to the F-16 program if it had continued. To install simple put the files from the files from the ‘Proposed A-4K II’ folder into the correct locations in you mods folder and override.
 
 
Credit: Third Wire for the game, James Fox for his RNZAF skins & decals that I used as a base and wilco for his angled re-fueling probe mode for the A-4K_Kahu & landing lights mods and alejandro for the 3d mods to make it a true K model Skyhawk.
 
Note: I've deleted the old RNZAF A-4K Skyhawk Pack for SF2 as this replaces it.
 
Enjoy,
 
Dan.
 

****Aeronavale F-8E 'Crouze'****
 
You have downloaded the pride of the French Navy, or at least how I saw it...
 
This is the air-superiority version of the F-8E. Not a pound of air-to-ground. The French operated the 'Crouze' longer than any other operator of the type, and probably far longer than even they expected to. It's a wonderful aircraft and one of my favorites to fly.
 
I chose an overall grey livery, it was one that I saw in a book somewhere, and I don't know why the Aeronavale painted them that way, perhaps they ran out of white paint for the undersides, but it was one of the most intriguing looks I've ever seen on it. It didn't last long, they painted them this color around 1975-1978 and then went to their dark grey overall scheme, which has been on it since.
 
REQUIRES SF2: VIETNAM
 
Consult README for installation instructions.
 
 

Super Vark Pack by FastCargo
 
************************ Version 2.4 ******************************
 
Added - Proper serial numbers for Aussie F-111s by Dels. Compatible with SF2E Expansion Pack 2 and Jan 2011 Patch.
 
************************ Version 2.31 ******************************
 
All F-111s are considered to be at Version 2.31 (Compatible with the SF2 June 2010 patch).
 
 
Works for all current versions of SF2/V/E/I as of the June 2010 patch. Due to significant changes, readme was combined, revised and simplified.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111C(Early) and F-111K: These three variants could carry an interal gun mounted in the BombBay. However, if you mount the gun, you cannot have bombs or a forward ECM pod. If you load bombs you can have a forward ECM pod as well, but no gun. Be aware of this when customizing your loadout screen.
 
Note on the F-111A, F-111D, F-111F, EF-111A: These versions have been crafted to be specifically compatible with the SF2V Expansion Pack and NatoFighters 4 mods in their current state (as of 7 Nov 10). They should be able to directly replace the versions currently in those mods. Their capabilities have also been adjusted to reflect real world capabilities, which may affect gameplay. If you decide to use them in the mods, make sure to backup your old versions first! I've been testing them and they seem to work just fine, but obviously I can't say that it will work on every install. To use them, just copy the specific aircraft directories, specific aircraft decal directories, and everything in the Weapons folder (except for the AGM-69A).
 
 
Various parts of this super pack done by the following folks:
 
Skins - JAT81500, Nicky, Spinners, EricJ
Decals - USAFMTL, Sundowner, Nicky, Spinners, Dels
FM - Column5
MODUsaf Pilot - Deigo
Pit - NormanKnight
Original model by Paco and Wpnssgt
Updated models by FastCargo
Initial SF2 Upgrades (including RWR)- USAFMTL and STORM
Avionics and Gunsight - MJ and The Mirage Factory
Sounds - The Mirage Factory
Hanger/Loading Screens - USAFMTL, FastCargo, Nicky, Spinners, Sundowner
Drop Tank Tweaks - Sundowner
 
Because this is a large and inclusive pack, there may have been things missed. Please post if you find something.
 
FastCargo
 
06 Feb 11

QF-100
 
I made this drone mostly as spin off of other F-100 skins that the new Hgbn temps urged me.
 
The daygloo paint is always pretty .....
 
There are 3 skins inside the pack: red, orange and red silver tailed (my favorite).
 
The fuel probe, the weapons and, of course, the pilot are removed.
 
There is also a test mission engage the drone on the north sea with an F-4F
 
(It comes towards you, so simply set the search radar at maximum range and wait).
 
I have to thank:
 
- Hgbn for his oustanding temps;
 
- The wrench for his cockipit edits;
 
- Storm for original SF-1 drone, I used as a guide
 
- ChampionsVA56 for hangar/loading screens, hoping he will include this in his huge
drone collection inside his great Mescalero proving ground.
 
TO INSTALL:
 
Simply put all in your main mod folder.
 
You need my TuAF pack installed for showing nose/gear door numbers
 
To fly the test mission mission You need SF-2 EU installed.
 
To make the drone un-flyable go inside QF-100 folder, open QF-100.ini
and change this:
 
[AircraftData]
AircraftFullName=QF-100 Drone
AircraftShortName=QF-100
AircraftDataFile=QF-100_DATA.ini
UserList=QF-100_UserList.ini
LoadoutImage=F-100D_loadout.tga
//CockpitDataFile=QF-100D_COCKPIT.ini <-------------
 
 
Happy trainings.
 
Paulopanz

F-100D TuAF
 
Turkey was the most non USAF Hun user,
and the last to retire it from service in '80.
 
The panther skin was in an old Salamander book
I had when I was a boy, and the Super Sabres
still flyed over Istambul ...
 
CONTENT:
 
a specific Turk plane with these skins
 
- Silver
- 1.AJU 111 Filo
- 1.AJU 111 Filo 'Panter'
- 1.AJU 112 Filo 'Seytan'
- 7.AJU 171 Filo 'Korsan'
- Camo 1970
- Camo 1972
- Green ex RDAF
 
 
All Historical serial numbers included.
 
 
CREDITS:
 
- Umut aka 'Pureblue' my own tutor and hangar/loading screen
and loadout.inis author;
- Hgbn for his great temps and original green skin (updated)
 
 
TO INSTALL:
 
As usual, all in mod folder.
 
To use the skins without a dedicated plane,
simple move the relative folder in F-100AD or F-100C_65
folders and delete F-100D_TuAF one.
 
Paaulopanz

F-104G_ROCAF for SF2
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888

F-104SM_ROCAF for SF2
 
This is my modified F-104G to the F-104S series (which I really like). In the late 1960s, Taiwan was looking at purchasing F-104S from Italy, the deal never went through. Only the Turkish Air Froce bought 40 F-104S from Italy.
 
Please place the appreciate content from each folder into each specific folder base on SF2 format.
 
F-104G cockpit .LOD is not included. Please follow Wrench's instruction under the knowledge section.
 
NOTE:
 
In this aircraft I used the F-104AS_COCKPIT.LOD I recommend that you copy the cockpit.lod from the Spillone104's (F-104S Mod Pack).
 
 
The following squadrons is included in this aircraft:
 
Republic of China Air Force
 
427th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based Ching Chuang Kang AB
 
7th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
28th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF based at Hsinchu AB
 
41st Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
42nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
48th Tactical Fighter Squadron, ROCAF
 
401st Tactical Combined Wing, ROCAF based at Taoyuan AB
 
12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
 
 
 
In-addition [Dedicated aircraft in "HONOR" of the following:]
 
The "Flying Tigers of the American Volunteer Group (AVG)"
 
1st Pursuit Squadron "Adam & Eva"
2nd Pursuit Squadron "Panda"
3rd Pursuit Squadron "Hells Angels"
 
Mig Killers (4344 and 4347)
 
The ROCAF "Thunger Tigers"
 
 
CIA/USAF working with the ROCAF:
 
34th Squadron "Black Bat"
35th Squadron "Black Cat"
 
A short history...
 
The ROCAF/Taiwan's secret 34th Squadron's RB-69A/P2V-7U ELINT/SIGINT aircraft flew electronic reconnaissance missions over China and Vietnam. Overall, from 1953 to 1967, 34th Squadron flew 838 missions, 148 Black Bat crew members went down with 15 aircraft. A few were captured after being shot down and later released in Hong Kong. Last squadron's operational mission was flown on Jan. 25, 1967. After 1967, 34th Squadron stopped flying over and near Mainland China, and moved to special ops over Vietnam, until 1972. 12 members of 34th SQ also involved in CIA's Project Main Street in 1971 to 1972, involving tapping North Vietnam's communication link.
 
The Black Cat Squadron was a squadron of the Republic of China Air Force that flew the U-2 surveillance plane out of Taoyuan Airbase in northern Taiwan, from 1961 to 1974. The formal designation of the squadron was the 35th Squadron, operating under the cover of a high altitude weather research squadron. 26 ROCAF pilots successfully completed U-2 training in the US and flew 220 operational missions, including 102 surveillance flights over the People's Republic of China.
During the squadron's 14 years of existence, five U-2's were shot down by PRC air defenses, with three pilots killed and 2 pilots captured. One other pilot was killed while performing an operational mission off China coast. Seven other Black Cat U-2s were lost during training missions, killing 6 pilots.
The squadron usually had only two U-2 assigned to it, sometimes down to just one aircraft. A total of 19 U-2s were assigned to the Black Cat Squadron, over fourteen years.
The intelligence gathered by the Black Cat Squadron, which included evidence of a military build-up on the Sino-Soviet border, may have contributed to the U.S. opening to China during the Nixon administration by revealing the escalating tensions between the two communist nations. Shortly after Nixon's visit to Beijing, all reconnaissance flights over the People's Republic ceased, and the Black Cat Squadron was officially disbanded in the spring of 1974.
 
 
 
Credits:
 
TK/Thirdwire
Spillone104
Starfighter2
FastCargo
Crab-02
Spectre8750
 
Cheers!
 
31 January 2011
 
Ace888