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    1. Viper Dawn : First USAF F-16A Block 10s (for TW F-16A)

          Viper Dawn : First USAF F-16A Block 10s (for TW F-16A)
      This mod utilizes the stock TW F-16A Netz and previous work to represent the first three operational USAF F-16A wings (not the training wings). Featuring historical serial numbers for each unit, and markings to reflect the eras this is the most accurate skin representation of the early block (1/5/10) F-16s to date. I use the same TW model for all three as the biggest visible difference in the three was the black radome on the Block 1s. I represented this via decal for the appropriate serial numbers and they were all delivered to the 388th TFW in in 1979. Otherwise it would be impossible to distiguish between teh three models in game.
          Included
      -  2 363rd TFW skins for the 17th TFS "Owls" and 19th TFS "Gamecocks". Note the 17th would go on to rename as the Hooters after they transitioned to the C/D model F-16
      -  4 388th TFW skins, represented these units in operation from the first USAF Vipers in 1979 until their transition to Block 15s in 1983
      -  12 474th TFW skins. The 474th operated the Block 10 from late 1980 until the wing was disbanded in late 1989. These dozen skins reflect some of teh marking changes for the three squadrons over nearly a decade of service
      -  weapons in use by the early Vipers in the early 1980s, with some ini tweaks by myself
          Required
      valid copy of Strike Fighters 2: Israel
          Instructions
      unzip, unload contents of "2 Mod folder" into mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites if needed
      NOTE: there are two previous F-16A Block 10 mods based on the TW model. this mod is based on them, but with improvement. because they leverage the TW model and are image and ini only, i have kept teh basic inis in this release for your convienence. But it was made much easier to create standing on their shoulders
          ****************NOTE***************
      This mod heavily leverages decals that are meant for a Team Viper Block 10 set, and feature decals and number list entries for the B models as well. Due to lack of a TW two seat F-16, these are restricted by ini
      however, when a Team Viper Block 10 becomes available, the decal set here will be ready to go speeding up release of this skin set for the new models.
                  Credits
      TW            original game
      Dave, MigBuster        original ini work to change up the stock Netz, templates
      ravenclaw_007          weapons
      daddyairplanes         various ini edits, skins, decals. and research. a f ck ton of research
       
      i hope you enjoy this md ads much as i enjoyed creating it
      Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
      1 Nov 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.
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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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      THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
      POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT EXPRESS
      PERMISSION FROM THE COYOTE AEROSPACE TEAM, 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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    2. Super Hornet Package for SF2 v4.1

      THIS IS NOT UNDER THE COMBATACE FREEWARE LICENSE ACCORD
       
      YOU MAY
       
      - Have fun with this mod
      - Use it as you see fit once you download it, even modify it as you see fit
      - Create your own textures as you see fit and upload them under your name
       
      IF you wish to send me any modified core files (I don't need to review skins as that doesn't affect any core files) please PM me the modified files and I will check them out. There is no exception to this policy given my attitude towards staying out of jail. I will check them out and yay or nay the decision, but if I can edit any files in order to not go to jail, I will inform you and that will be it. I understand you may have information of a sensitive nature that you may have access to and frankly it does not belong in any files of this download. If that bothers you then please don't send me sensitive information, I think I've made it clear that I'm not going to jail in order to appease to players.
       
      http://combatace.com...24-my-projects/
       
      Newer skin PSD with Block I ECS (no stacks) now available for skinning needs:
      http://combatace.com...-skin-template/
       
      - Fixed some glaring errors in the INI files.

      12,837 downloads

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    3. SF2 F-16A Block 1 (TMF) Pack

      SF2 F-16A Block 1 (TMF) Pack       6/28/2024
      -For SF2, Any and All-(SF2:I Required, Full 5 Merged Suggested)
      - Another 1stGen Salvage Operation -
      This is a rebuild of TMF's F-16A Block 1 Fighting Falcon. This is =JUST= the block 1, with its short life span (78-90, including exported/European built versions). Having SF2:I is required, as this mod makes use of the Netz's destroyed model.
      This mod is set up and labeled to cause =NO= conflicts with the myriad of F-16 mods, both based off the Third Wire Netz or any add-on Vipers. Skins remain in their original bmp format, in their original size and resolution. Most markings are decals, with the exception of some painted on national markings. Decal Randomization is TRUE. Each skin is provided with 24 historically correct serial number decals (for the A block 1).  All necessary items are provided; drop tanks. decals, pilots, sounds, and so forth. Weapons used are all stock in-game items. If I missed anything, PLEASE let me know and I'll get it fixed. Please read the "Notes" for how to select the alternative STRIKE loadout.
      The canopy operates with the Standard Animations Keystroke (tm), Shift/0 (zero). The refueling door operates with the Shift/1 (one) keystroke. This also makes use of the expanded RWR listings, and hopefully I've gotten all them tgas together.
      The aircraft is supplied with 3 skins for the original "starting" Air Force users:
      USAF: 16th TFS, 388th TFW
      Belgian Air Force: No.359 Squadron (<1979)
      Netherlands Air Force (KLU) No.322 Squadron (<1980)
      Those squadrons in the stock 3W squadronlist.ini (BAF & KLU) have their displayed name activated via either my (patent pending) fake SqTail decal, or a squadron badge decal, or both.
      When in-game, on the Aircraft Selection Drop down you'll see:
      F-16A Blk 1 Fighting Falcon (TMF)
      So you can't mistake it for anything other than what it is. This will also differentialize THIS one from the many other Falcon mods zipping around, including the stock 3W one.
      As always fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them. The original readme is included. The 'Change Log' is, of course, in the Notes section below.
      Good Hunting & Happy Landings!
      Wrench
      Kevin Stein
      For Oli
       

      123 downloads

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    4. 3rd Wing Moves North

              3rd Wing Moves North
      The 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing was slated to leave Clark AB in the Phillipines in 1992. However the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in June 1991 caused a much more rapid departure than planned from the Philippines. The 3rd Wing set up shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska in December 1991, taking over from the 21st Wing that had been the host unit.
      By January 1994, the 3 Wing had the 19th and 54th Fighter Squadrons operating F-15C and D Eagles, the 90th Fighter Squadron operating the F-15E Strike Eagle, The 517th Airlift Squadron operating the C-130H Hercules and the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron operating the E-3A Sentry
      This mod sets up everything you need to send the 3rd Wing or any of its elements into battle in the mid 1990s. While primarily focused on the Pacific theater of operations, the 90th Fighter Squadron did participate in Operation Deny Flight in Europe from October 1995 until start of 1996.
              Included
      Aircraft: F-15C/D_91, F-15E_92, C-130H3, E-3A  as well as the decals and pilots for these aircraft
      Weapons for each aircraft as was available in the mid 1990s
      Effects and sounds as needed to support the aircraft
              Installation
      unzip, open the "2 mod folder" and place into the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
              Credits

      ----------F-15C/D_91, F-15E_92----------------------
      Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
      Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
      Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
      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,

      ----------C-130H3----------------------
      daddyairplanes-                new skins
      Dels-                                    everything else
      -------------E-3B----------------------
      The Mirage Factory                 original E-3 mod and model
      daddyairplanes                        skins, tga work, research
      -------------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
      18 Jun 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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    5. F-22A Raptor Add-on

      F-22A Raptor Add-on
      October 13th, 2021 (1st Release)
      by yakarov79, baffmeister, Crusader, guuruu and Menrva

      >For Strike Fighters 2 games
      This is a high quality add-on of the F-22A Raptor aircraft. The original model had been made by Heberth, and it was released in alpha stage.
      Upon noticing room for improvement, yakarov79 helped finalize the 3d model with numerous, additional details; accurate pylons and rail launchers, new external fuel tanks, highly detailed rack and small diameter bomb 3d models, canopy and thrust-vectoring animations, high-res skin with specular and bump maps, updated cockpit model, and so on.
      A realistic, well-thought flight model has been produced by our expert, baffmeister. Moreover, Crusader offered his great expertise to improve upon his previous modification for the Raptor's avionics. All their efforts have raised the quality bar of the project I had started; much credits to them all.
      I further polished the package by adding historically accurate weapon loadouts, my selection of sounds (including authentic engine samples by guuruu), realistic camouflage shapes and colours, reworked decals for the actual USAF's F-22A squadrons, new cockpit textures and other tweaks here and there. Each squadron has got historically correct serial numbers, and they appear in chronological order in the loadout screen; the serial numbers at the bottom of the list are those of aircraft that joined that squadron for last, while the serials at the beginning of the list indicate those aircraft that were available to that squadron for first.
      Like you would expect in an opera omnia, I even reproduced three unique paint schemes of real Raptors; the air superiority camouflage of the EMD 91-4001 Prototype of September 1997, the temporary "Blue Nose" decoration of the "Cripes A'Mighty" Raptor assigned to the 149th Fighter Squadron in April 2010, and a generic Mid-Production livery sporting the markings of the last Raptor ever produced that flew for the first time in March 2012.
      Templates by yakarov79, tweaked by yours truly, are included for your skinning fantasies.
      Notes:
      -The cockpit is not yet accurate, as various details couldn't be reworked due to RL and time constraints. We were working on a brand new cockpit with accurate HUD and displays. Slimers with correct illumination were also planned. Hopefully they will be a thing in a future re-release.
      -The aircraft folder is named "F-22A", just like the one included in a number of mod packages which use an old 3d model by Dels. In order to avoid mismatches and bugs of any sort, it's highly suggested to either remove or rename the aircraft folder using Dels' Raptor 3d model.
      -GPS guidance bombs (EOGB) do not work as intended in SF2, there are issues about them not locking on target and about AI behaviour. The GBU-39 has been set as an EOGR, so it works like a missile; this is a needed workaround to have them loaded properly on a rack while keeping the GPS guidance property.
      -You need to tweak the SoundList.ini file in order to fully experience any new sounds. Read "(Add to SoundList)" for further details, and remember to extract the SoundList.ini file from the FlightData.cat archive, if you do not have a custom one in your mod folder already.

      >Credits (in no particular order):
      -Heberth, for making this (once forgotten) fantastic 3d model.
      -Julhelm, for sharing the files of his superb F-22A cockpit 3d model, allowing yakarov79 to improve upon it.
      -yakarov79, for his invaluable help in finalizing the 3d model and remaking the base textures; you have my gratitude.
      -baffmeister, for his excellent flight model; it's thanks to him if this beauty flies as good as it looks.
      -Crusader, for reworking the avionics enhancement made for Julhelm's F-22A cockpit, and for improving the AIM missiles.
      -guuruu, for sharing his RWR symbols improvement mod and for making better engine sounds.
      -ravenclaw_007, for the AIM missiles from his top notch Weapons Pack 2, the GBU-32 JDAM bomb and the ACES II seat 3d models.
      -viper63a, for his old F-22A USAF Raptors Redux package, from which I borrowed decals.
      -simonmiller416, for his smokeless rocket effects mod.
      -mue, for his LOD Viewer which helped immensely in the making of the skins.
      -Cocas, for further help given to Heberth for the aircraft's 3d model.
      -My girlfriend, for supporting me in all of my endeavours.
      Additional ReadMe files by yakarov79 and baffmeister have been included among few others; be sure to read those to know about their work in better detail.

      >Disclaimer:
      This is a freeware; yet it can be redistributed ONLY in other CombatACE mods/mod packages.
      This mod may NOT in any way, shape or form be used in any payware additions.

      1,846 downloads

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    6. 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.
      *************************************************************

      149 downloads

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    7. 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
       

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

      159 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      1 comment

      Submitted

    9. 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.
      *************************************************************

      76 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      3 comments

      Submitted

    10. 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.
      *************************************************************
      *************************************************************

      121 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      1 comment

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    11. 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.
      *************************************************************

      68 downloads

         (1 review)

      0 comments

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    12. Update for TMF E-3 Sentry

      USAF/NATO E-3 Sentry Pack
       
      This mod will put the TF33 powered E-3 Sentry in game. It includes the original model and a Block 30/35 model
      with the ESM fairings on the cheeks and chin. 31 Historical serial numbers are incluled for USAF, 18 for NATO.
      Skins are FAIRLY historical although accurate representation of units by tail stripe was difficult due to
      lack of Photos with documentation.
       
      INSTALLATION
      Same as any other mod. Unzip, cut and past to mods folder. allow merge with Aircraft and Decals folders.
       
      INCLUDED
      E-3A with a 77, 83, ODS and 94 skin as well as NATO
      E-3C Blk30/35 with a 97 and NATO skin and ESM pods added
      ESM and fakepilot objects for pilots folder
       
      CREDITS
      TMF- the original 3D modeland original USAF skin.
      Florian- NATO skins and tweeks to USAF. While I prefer decals, these are good enough I only had to do
      serial numbers and nose badges. Also provided the original inspiration for the ESM pods part of the mod
      yakarov79- the fake pilot ESM pods
      Dave- consultation and approvals on the original project
      Daddyairplanes- serial numbers, new arrangement for skins, general ini editing
      TW- the base moddable game

      Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy it
       
      Kevin Unruh
      aka daddyairplanes
      5 Oct 2015

      539 downloads

         (9 reviews)

      5 comments

      Updated

    13. 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.
      *************************************************************
       

      120 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    14. 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
       
       

      57 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    15. General Atomics MQ-9 Block 30 ER Reaper

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      General Atomics MQ-9 Block 30 ER Reaper
      weapon included:
      AGM-114K
      AIM-9X
      AIM-92D
      ATAL
      Brimstone
      GBU-12D
      GBU-38
      GBU-54
      M272
      Gorgon Comm.
      Gorgon Recce.
      Hatchet
      MQ9 EA Pod
      MQ9 ESM Pod
      MQ9 RWR Pod
      MQ-9 Tank
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      //Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
      [SoundList]
      SoundFileXXX=MQ-9
      [MQ-9]
      Priority=NORMAL
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=TRUE
      Looped=TRUE
      FrequencyControl=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      MaxDist=1500.000000
      MinDist=100.000000
      InsideConeAngle=60
      OutsideConeAngle=180
      ConeOutsideVolume=90
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike Fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      1.0.0
      Credit goes to the following:
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
      Compufat for editing the data file and testing, making all the texture for the Drone. 
      angelp for making the new weapons/texturing all the new weapons. as well as the data files for the model. and finally making the required addon in 3ds max for the model.
       
      ravenclaw_007 for GBU weapons.
      Zurawski for using his outstanding MQ-10A Kodiak cockpit
      Coupi for making the screenshots also the hangar and loading screens 
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      //For any feedback or any correction that you find that needs to be corrected, please can you send me a //PM.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please contact me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      264 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      0 comments

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    16. General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      //Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under the Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
      [SoundList]
      SoundFileXXX=MQ-9
      [MQ-9]
      Priority=NORMAL
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=TRUE
      Looped=TRUE
      FrequencyControl=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      MaxDist=1500.000000
      MinDist=100.000000
      InsideConeAngle=60
      OutsideConeAngle=180
      ConeOutsideVolume=90
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      1.0.0
      Credit goes to the following:
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
      Compufat for editing the data file and testing, making all the textures for the Drone. 
      angelp for making the new weapons/texturing all the new weapons. as well as the data files for the model.
       
      ravenclaw_007 for GBU weapons.
      Zurawski for using his outstanding MQ-10A Kodiak cockpit
      Coupi for making the screenshots also the hangar and loading screens 
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please contact me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      277 downloads

         (5 reviews)

      5 comments

      Updated

    17. General Atomics MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper

      Hello and thank you for downloading my work.
      https://gkabs.net
      https://gulfknights.net
      What's included:
      General Atomics GK-MQ-9 Block 5 Reaper
      weapon included:
      AGM-114K
      AIM-9X
      AIM-92D
      ATAL
      Brimstone
      GBU-12D
      GBU-38
      GBU-54
      M272
      Gorgon Comm.
      Gorgon Recce.
      Hatchet
      MQ9 EA Pod
      MQ9 ESM Pod
      MQ9 RWR Pod
      MQ-9 Tank
      All my files should include the Strike Fighters 2 Series game file (.LOD) and the texture required. (tested and work only for SF2)
      Installation:
      Copy files to their proper folder
      //Please add to Soundlist (If you don't have the WAV sound added) under Flight directory and change the XXX with the correct number
      [SoundList]
      SoundFileXXX=MQ-9
      [MQ-9]
      Priority=NORMAL
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=TRUE
      Looped=TRUE
      FrequencyControl=TRUE
      NumBuffers=4
      MaxDist=1500.000000
      MinDist=100.000000
      InsideConeAngle=60
      OutsideConeAngle=180
      ConeOutsideVolume=90
      If you need any further help, please read the Knowledge Base at:
       
      https://combatace.com/forums/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
      LICENSE:
      You are allowed to use this model and everything included with it for personal non-profit use for Strike fighters 1 and 2. For use outside of this scope, you need to contact me for permission.
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      1.0.0
      Credit goes to the following:
      Third Wire for making this outstanding game.
      Compufat for making the data file and testing, making all the texture for the Drone. 
      angelp for making the new weapons/texturing all the new weapons. as well as the data files for the model. and finally making the required addon in 3ds max for the model.
       
      ravenclaw_007 for GBU weapons.
      Zurawski for using his outstanding MQ-10A Kodiak cockpit
      Coupi for making the screenshots also the hangar and loading screens 
      Finally not to forget the wonderful site of https://combatace.com and all the nice members and their dedicated support for this game.
      Software used:
      3d Max 2009
      UVLayout v2 Pro
      Substance Painter
      Adobe Photoshop
      Mixamo

      If you need any assistance please contact me at 
      gkabs@gkabs.net
      gulfknights.net

      169 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

      Updated

    18. 23d Wing Pope AFB 1994

      23d Wing Pope AFB 1994
      In the 1990s, the USAF experimented with composite wings that would have everything needed within a single unit for deployment into a regional fight.
      The 23 Wing was formed in 1992 to bring about this vision, as applied to direct support of US Army forces. By 1994, 4 squadrons were ready at Pope AFB NC
      to support the US Army's 82d ABN DIV at neighboring Fort Bragg. The 2d and 41st Airlift Squadrons flying the C-130E Hercules, the 74th Fighter Squadron flying
      the F-16C/D Block 40 Vipers, and the 75th Fighter Squadron flying the A-10A Warthog. As is tradition for the 23d Wing, which traces its lineage to the
      Flying Tigers of World War 2, every aircraft in the wing sported a sharks mouth.
      This mod brings together everything needed to get the 23d Wing into the fight. Complete aircraft (including a newly revamped F-16D Block 40 from ravenclaw007), period specific weapons, sounds and effects.
      Included
      Viper Team F-16C Block 40 and 75th FS skin
      ravenclaw007/Viper Team F-16D Block 40 and 75th FS skin
      Dels C-130E_SKE with 2d ALS, 41st ALS Grey and 23d Wing Euro 1 skins
      Various period specific weapons (actively in use 1994-1996)
      Installation
      unzip folder * drop into mod folder of your choice * allow overwrites
      Known Issues
      The C-130 and its weapons are primarlily eye candy. There are unfortuneatly no paratroop drop missions in SF2, and so if you want to drop say 1/325 INF onto a drop zone,
      you will need to select a recon mission and punch those partarooper out by hand
      I have been having issues getting the LAPES Sheridan tank to create a "crater" after dropping. it is still included for the visuals of puching a tank out the back of a Herk,
      and because there was still an Airborne Armor Bn at Bragg in 1994. But at this time the tank will disappear on contact with the ground
       
      Credits
      Viper Team               all F-16 models included
      ravenclaw_007         tweeked F-16D model and templates (C and D)
      Dels                           C-130E_SKE model
      killerbee331             original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                  2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      XRAY                         base skin for 75th FS 94
      yakarov79                LAPES M551 Sheridan and tech support with said tank
      daddyairplanes       skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                 NightshadeP/R, allenjb42
      and special thanks to   William Godwin (callsign Radio), 23d Wing Historian at Moody AFB

      I hope you enjoy this mod. After 12 years total at Ft Bragg (all but 4 of them seeing the Hogs overhead near everyday) this one was a bit more personal than some other mods
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      4 July 2022
      XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
      UPDATE 31 DEC 20220
      XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
      After further research on other Hog units, and closer examination of the TW model, i have included Spectre8750's A-10A_93 model with updated numbers list.
      I also changed several serials after determining that they were at other bases in 1995. The deduction I used to find the C-130 serials didnt work as well
      for the Hogs. But it is fixed and I even discovered two Tiger Shark Hogs that were still in Euro 1 camoflage at the time. The A-10A_93 features two skins for
      the bulk of the gray birds and the two green ones.
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
      *************************************************************
      THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
      POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT EXPRESS
      PERMISSION FROM THE COYOTE AEROSPACE TEAM, 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.
      *************************************************************

      327 downloads

         (1 review)

      5 comments

      Updated

    19. F-14A Iranian Bombcat

      "F-14A Iranian Bombcat"
       
      --- !!! Requires SF2NA !!! 
      --- It uses AvionicsF14A.dll, F-14A_77_Cockpit.lod and F-14A_77.lod model by ThirdWire.
      --- This was tested at July 2013 patch level, on an "All 5 Merged" install.
      Modification: 
      Some data of the weapon pylons, loadout, avionics, cockpit, for make it possible to use the F-14A as a fighter bomber through A/G mode with CCIP on HUD.
      Data of the leading edge slats, now movement it's automatic (depends by Angle of Attack).
      I've added vapor effects for the fuselage and air intakes (visible during high g maneuvers).
      Canopy now can be open by pressing shift-1 command.
      I changed orientation of Iran on Nations.ini, from friend to enemy (now you can engage fight with nato and israel air force jets).
      - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
      --- Just put these files in the corresponding Strike Fighters 2 folders.
      Thanks to:
      ThirdWire for F-14 model, data, cockpit and avionics.
      Yakarov79 for iranian skin, decals, and idea.
      Stary for ejection seat.
      Ravenclaw_007 for weapons.

      279 downloads

         (1 review)

      1 comment

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    20. EAV-8B

      This is the AV-8B Plus Harrier in service with the Spanish Navy, known as EAV-8B
      Basic modding skills are required to run this mod.  (copy/paste, mod folder structure etc.) A fake pilot is needed to run this mod. 
      It is designed for and works only in SF2 series.
       
      Skin is in 4096x4096 format. So you can easily resize down.  If you have problems running this in game. Resize skins to lower resolutions
      Animations:
      1= canopy open - close
      4= refueling probe - beware of a speed limit
      3= night vision mode - not really helping but it is there - inside and outside animation.
      ************************************************************************************
      You can exlplore ini files for some additional features like in cockpit "FLIR" feed on HUD .
      AAQ-28 can be loaded only on station number 5 and centerline
      AIM-120 can be loaded only on stations 2 and 6.
      ECM also activates RWR on digital display indicator - even if ECM pod is not loaded.
      for proper sound work you should add these lines into soundlist.ini
       
      SoundFileXXX=USMComm_1
      SoundFileXXX=Equalizer
      [Equalizer]
      Priority=NORMAL
      Looped=TRUE
      NumBuffers=2
      3DSound=TRUE
      DopplerEffect=FALSE
      MaxDist=1000.000000
      MinDist=100.000000
      InsideConeAngle=360
      OutsideConeAngle=360
      ConeOutsideVolume=100
      SoundFileXXX=USMComm_1
      [USMComm_1]
      Priority=NORMAL
      3DSound=FALSE
      NumBuffers=1
      Looped=TRUE
      FrequencyControl=FALSE
      ************************************************************************************
       
      Special thanks to yakarov79  by model-re-model, new cockpit, templates, ini files and templates
      Ravenclaw - BRU-42 ITER models. ALQ-164 model, weapons.
      Crusaders - who helped yakarov79 with avionics ini.
      Sounds taken from sources offering free sound samples.
      bobrock- the original first version of the standard model
      Thank to Combatace team for this page
       

      186 downloads

         (2 reviews)

      2 comments

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    21. Samurai, Headhunters, Panthers and Foxes: PACAF F-16C/Ds in the 1990s pt 1

                                                    Samurai, Headhunters, Panthers and Foxes
                                                          PACAF F-16C/Ds in the 1990s pt 1
      PACAF started transitioning their F-16 fleet in the very early 1990s from the initial F-16A/B models to the more advanced C/D models. 8th Fighter Wing in Korea and 432d Fighter Wing in Japan received Block 30 versions while the 18th Fighter Squadron in Alaska recieved the Block 40s. These units participated in many of the actions the USAF was involved in; including Deny Flight detachments in USAFE's AOR and no fly zone operations over Iraq.

      Included
      F-16C and D,  Blocks 30 and 40
      various period specific weapons and pilots
      various ini edits to match the era
      new hangar and loading screens

      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      NOTE: The D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models.the best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters. The load outs are the same so you will be
      able to load them out easy
      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Credits
      Viper Team              F-16C Blocks 30 and 40, F-16D Block 30
      ravenclaw_007        tweeked F-16D Block 40 and templates (C and D)
      killerbee331            original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                 2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      daddyairplanes      skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                 NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, Svetlin
       

      I hope you enjoy this mod.
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      17 Sep 2022
      *********************************************************************************************************
      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.
      *********************************************************************************************************
       

      223 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    22. Vipers in Reserve F-16s in the USAF Reserves in the 1990s

                                     Vipers in Reserve
                   F-16s in the USAF Reserves in the 1990s
      This mod is to represent the F-16 in AFRES service in the early 1990s. All units except for the 457th FS and 704th FS are included, these units can be found in the Texas Falcons release.
      Units
      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       89th FS "Rhinos"                    F-16A Block 10         Wright Patterson AFB
       93rd FS "Florida Makos"       F-16A/B Block 15    Homestead AFB
                                                         F-16C     Block 32
      302nd FS "Sun Devils"            F-16C/D Block 32    Luke AFB
      465th FS "Okies"                      F-16A Block 10        Tinker AFB
      466th FS "Diamondbacks"     F-16C/D Block 30    Hill AFB
      706th FS "Cajuns"                   F-16C/D Block 30    NAS New Orleans
      -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      Included
      skins for TW based                       F-16A  Block 10
      DA mod Team Viper                      F-16A/B Block 15 OCU, F-16D Block 30
      Team Viper                                     F-16C Blocks 30,32
      ravenclaw_007                              F-16D Block 32
      various period specific weapons and pilots
      various ini edits to match the era
      new hangar and loading screens
      NOTE 1: The B and D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. the best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters rather than as a flight of their own. The loadouts are the same so you will be able to load the same weapons.
      *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      NOTE 2: The F-16A Block 10s do not have corresponding B models at this time. The existing  Generation 1 models in my opinion need more work than is feasible to bring them to SF2 standards. There are entries in the numbers.lst for B models in the event a new Block 10 two seater becomes available.
      ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      LOADING SCREEN NOTE: I will be including various loading screens with the diferent packs available. 
      different load screens will be available within each aircraft ini
      if you already had a different version and prefer that one, simply remove the "//" from the one you want and add to the one without.
      *************************************************************************************************************************************

      Credits
      Viper Team                   F-16C Block 15,30,32
      ravenclaw_007             F-16D Blocks 30,32, templates (C and D)
      killerbee331                 original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                      2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      daddyairplanes           skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                     NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, Svetlin

      I hope you enjoy this mod.
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      13 Sep 2022
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
       

      173 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    23. Charlie Vipers on Guard Part 3: Block 40/42s in the 90s

                   Charlie Vipers on Guard     Part 3: Block 40/42s in the 90s

      This mod is the thrid of three to represent the various versions of the F-16C/D in US Air National Guard service during the 1990s. It was a busy time with potential conflicts in Korea and active operations ongoing over Iraq and the Balkans. This mod aims to show the
      units as they were at that time.
      Included
      Team Viper F-16C Block 40 and 42
      new F-16D Block 40 and 42 models
      various period specific weapons and pilots
      various ini edits to match the era
      ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      NOTE: The D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. The best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters.
      The load outs are the same so you will be able to load teh same weapons.
      ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      SECOND NOTE: The 124th FS Skin in the Block 40 does only have one serial. This unit only had one Block 40 for a short time before it went to Europe. This serial (89-2032) was the same aircraft that CPT Scott O'Grady
      was shot down in June 1995.
      ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      Credits
      Viper Team                  F-16C Blocks 40/42
      ravenclaw_007            F-16D Blocks 40/42
      killerbee331                 original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                      2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      daddyairplanes           skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                     NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, Svetlin (MVP for this round!)

      I hope you enjoy this mod as much as I enjoyed researching and creating it
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      5 Sep 2022
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
      *************************************************************
      THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
      POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT EXPRESS
      PERMISSION FROM THE COYOTE AEROSPACE TEAM, 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.
      *************************************************************

      155 downloads

         (0 reviews)

      0 comments

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    24. Air Defense Vipers: F-16A/B ADF in the 1990s

                        Air Defense Vipers
                   F-16A/B ADFs in the 1990s
      This mod  represents the various units that used the F-16A/B ADF in US Air National Guard service during the 1990s.
      It also includes the ADFs that were provided to the Royal Jordanian Air Force in 1997. Featuring new F-16A/B Block 15 ADF models from ravenclaw_007.

      Included
      new F-16A and B Block 15 ADF variants from ravenclaw_007
      various period specific weapons and pilots
      various ini edits to match the era
      new hangar and loading screens
      NOTE: The B models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. the
      best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters rather than as a flight of their own.
      The load outs are the same so you will be able to load the same weapons.
      *****************************************************************************************************************
      LOADING SCREEN NOTE:   I will be including various loading screens with the diferent packs available.  In the          F-16B_B15ADF.ini you will find these lines
              LoadingScreen=F-16B_Loading_114.jpg
              //LoadingScreen=F-16C_Loading_111.jpg
      installing this mod will have default loading screen with the Texas ANG aircraft. if you already had a different version and prefer that one, simply remove the "//" from the one you want and add to the one without.
      *******************************************************************************************************************

      Credits
      Viper Team                       original mod that was the basis for this one
      ravenclaw_007                new F-16A and B Block 15 ADF lods, templates
      killerbee331                     original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                          2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      daddyairplanes               skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                         NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, and Svetlin

      I hope you enjoy this mod.
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      4 Sep 2022
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
       

      193 downloads

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      0 comments

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    25. Charlie Vipers on Guard Part 2: Block 30s in the 90s

                   Charlie Vipers on Guard
                   Part 2: Block 30s in the 90s
      This mod is the second of three to represent the various versions of the F-16C/D in US Air National Guard service during the 1990s. It was a busy time with potential conflicts in Korea and active operations ongoing over Iraq and the Balkans. This mod aims to show the
      units as they were at that time. Included is a  F-16D Block 30 modified from the Aggressor F-16D to cover the two seaters in each unit that had them.

      Included
      Team Viper F-16C Block 30
      Modified Team Viper F-16D Block 30
      various period specific weapons and pilots
      various ini edits to match the era
      new hangar and loading screens
      NOTE: The D models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. the best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters. The load outs are the same so you will be able to load teh same weapons.
       ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
      LOADING SCREEN NOTE: I will be including various loading screens with the diferent packs available. In the F-16C_B30.iniyou will find these lines
               LoadingScreen=F-16C_Loading_121.jpg
              //LoadingScreen=F-16C_Loading_457.jpg
              //LoadingScreen=F-16C_Loading_512.jpg
      installing this mod will have default loading screen with the New Jersey ANG aircraft. if you already had a different version and prefer that one, simply remove the "//" from the one you want and add to the one without.
      ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

      Credits
      Viper Team                                  F-16C Blocks 30
      Viper Team/daddyairplanes     F-16D Block 30 (derived from the F-16D_B30_Aggressor)
      killerbee331                                original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
      malibu43                                     2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
      daddyairplanes                          skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
      test team                                    NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, Niels, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi

      I hope you enjoy this mod as much as I enjoyed researching and creating it
      daddyairplanes
      aka Kevin Unruh
      27 Aug 2022
      *************************************************************
      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.
      *************************************************************
       

      125 downloads

         (1 review)

      7 comments

      Submitted



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