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    RAF Colerne, a base near Bristol.
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    Deployment to Sharnak including 3 Commando Brigade, 34 SQN RAF Regiment, 22 SAS, HMS Fearless/Intrepid, 29 Commando RA
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    Bell Airabonita Mk.I - 804 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy, 1941
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    Let's hope he started modding and got carried away like "we" all do...LOLOLOL...Maybe it will be better than promised...positive thoughts...see where this goes... :)
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    True. ;-) Here is 'update' package for Euro Theater Tornados. It's called 'update', but it is stand alone install. You don't need nothing more. https://we.tl/t-e75yaUyUiQ
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    But in case of Your F-5, it is only statistic.99% of satisfied users and 1% of .... ?????? Funny thing, but this 1% is right ;-) And this is difference between commercial and Your publications. You did this plane because you love F-5 and even the best commercial F-5 will never be even close to your F-5. It's question of passion, not real value of this plane. However F-5 was really great plane. Same as 'Polish' MiG-21 by Jarek and same as my Tonkas. It's a game and we need heroes;-)
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    Next Pierre's video. Just fly for fun ;-)
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    i made some Matra 68mm rocket launchers i post them here so you can BETA test them includet are - Matra JL-100 - Matra JL-100_Twin - Matra 116M - Matra 116M_GAF - Matra 155 - Matra 155 Twin - Matra 155 green - Matra 155 Twin green - Matra LRF1 - Matra LRF2 - Matra LRF4 - SNEB 68mm F25 - data and loadout ini for Lightning53 - loadout ini for Buccaneer - modified MK5 ejection seat (for use in Mirage F1 and Lightning53) 68mm Rocket Launchers.7z PLEASE delet or remove all existing weapon folders with the same name , the Matra_Typ155 is no longer neede so you can remove it to ( it will be replaced by the Matra-155) as for the Mirage F1 i change the RocketBoresightAngle from -3 to 2 in the data.ini this way you can aim with the gunsight an hit some targets ( this data.ini is not includet ) Matra JL-100 Matra JL-100 Twin , for Lightning F53 ONLY Matra 155 Matra 155 green Matra 155 Twin , for F-4M Matra 155 Twin green , for F4M Matra LRF1 Matra LRF2 Matra LRF4 SNEB 68mm please let me know if you find any errors or if you have any suggestions , this weapons will be part in a future Weaponspack3 but i´m running out of time for testing so i hope someone could do it for me , PLEASE
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    But he can still enjoy the 'old' version. Which is quite new (considering how often new mods are popping up) perhaps 2 weeks
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    Glad to see this interview, Sophocles and team sure deserve it. Good work guys, and thanks, thanks a lot!!!
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    As Guuruu told me when the model was compiled .. "No matter how many times you check, you're going to forget/overlook something.." wise words my friend!!
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    As would I, and I would love the Turkish Strike Fighters 2 enthusiasts to flood me with offers to do them!! I'll offer all the help that is needed; I just don't have the time to do all the F-5A user nations, schemes, decals etc. Sophocles
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    RAF Gosport, an airfield of the Coastal Command. It is situated between two forts of the westward fortification line of Portsmouth.
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    Version 1.1.0

    506 downloads

    Feb 12th 2019 ============= Italian IDS (before MLU) version 1.0 --------------------------------------------------------- Italian Tornado IDS. CAUTION !!!! -------------------- Base LOD is using specular maps. They can really drop fps on slower GPUs [like my GTX 460 ;-)]. If you have this problem, there is archive of LOD without them in plane folder called : IDS-AM faster_no_specular_LOD Unpack and use this one. CAUTION 2: --------------------- Weapons : Since 1988 MBB-Aeritalia recce pod since 1992 AGM-88 since 1995 CLDP laser pod --> LGBs since 1998 JDAM-s Keys: --------- SHIFT+1 -> canopy open SHIFT+2 -> fuel probe SHIFT+3 -> weapon operator cockpit So, the most important part ... CREDITS: Fantastic five 1st. Nothing wouldn't be possible without these guyz : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ravenclaw_007 - weapons, documentation, 3d lessons, BOZ, pylons yakarov79 - skinning lessons, testing, damages crusader - documentation, testing, avionics, HUD, air search radar baffmeister - flight model 76_IAP - 3d lessons Then Godfather of project: -------------------------------------------- fanatic modder - testing, documentation, flight model, engine datas, inspiration And last not least .. --------------------------------- coupi - hit boxes, damages, testing, GR.1B 12sqn decals and 617 Sqn decals. viper63 - testing, skins, loading and arming screens, pilots durasoul, logan4 - help with weapons, testing florian - some parts and ideas I used in my model from his German Tornado citizen67 - AMI loadouts, stencils, documentation menvra - testing, AMI loadouts spinners - hangar and loading screens svetlin - testing stratos - testing paulopanz - testing .. and all previous Tonka creators. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. guuruu - all bugs ********************************************************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************************************************** THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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. ********************************************************************************************************** Have fun Wojtek
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    Version 1.0.1

    801 downloads

    ______________________________________________ GAF Tornado Addon for SF2 series by the GMG ______________________________________________ General: -------- The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft, which was jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom, and West Germany. (source:wiki) IMPORTANT! This pack contains only the german versions IDS, ECR and IDS ASSTA3.1! Due to the setup of the weapon stations, you can not change them to other nation versions! Installation: ------------- Unpack the files, read the GAF_Tornado_README.txt! Drop all files into your mod folder the way they are setup in this pack. If you are unsure about the way how mods are installed, check the knowledge base at CombatAce! Model features: --------------- + All 357 serial numbers. Numbers.lst shows what aircraft reached the ASSTA upgrade. Trainer just means, they are in reality steerable from the back also, fully combat compatible. A "-D" behind means, the aircraft got decommissioned between 2000-2005. "CXX-XXXX" shows the aircraft crashed by month-year. + Many new parts and remodeled stuff. (Including external model and cockpit) + Many pylons are used only for the german weapons, to make them match with launch rails and weapon locks. + Included are several weapons, if you have them allready, you're fine. + Shift+7 for Night Vision Goggles in cockpit view. + Shift+8 deploys stairs and covers for parking. + Shift+9 deploys refuel probe. + shift+0 opens canopy. + Hangar and Loading screens in two resolutions. Change in the aircraft.ini your screen aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9. (Two Hangar/Loading screens with -4-3 or -16-9 in Name) Credits: -------- Soulfreak and ravenclaw007 for their work on this, including skinning and 3D work. Dave, sundowner and ianh755 for their work on the original files
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    Version 2.3 GR.1, patch 2.3b

    3,178 downloads

    I used ianh755's updated V4.0 version of Dave & Sundowners original Tornado GR1 & GR4 series and F3 cockpit. All included models are optimized for . 1st, the most important thing. If you want to enjoy low level flying, you must change missioncontrol.ini file ! BACKUP ORIGINAL VALUES !!! Then use our missioncontrol, that you can find as archive in our pack. ======================================================================================= Patch 2.3 b -------------- We promise this is last patch for GR.1 ;-)) Now we are going for GR.4 . We corrected: 1) some bugs in cockpit 2) HUD (it's reworked to look more like real Tornado, thx to Fanatic Modder documentation) 3) AI attacks for british planes 4) removed Lightening pod from BL755 loadout for german ECR we added: 1) open canopy animation for cockpit view (thx ravenclaw for 3d lessons) PRESS -> SHIFT + 3 to see animation. 2) missed oil pressure indicators Patch 2.3 a -------------- We corrected: 1) Problem with wing tip vortex 2) Rudder secondary input 3) Landing speed 4) SPILS system settings 5) Fuel quantity for Saudi GR.1 6) Engines altitude power tables. 7) missing outer wing weapon stations for GR.1 82 8) ECM for brit and saudi planes moved back to pods from fuselage. we added: 1) New Sky Shadow 3d model We also did some small lift for steering sensitivity. ======================================================================================= Fanatic Modder's and Guuruu's Tornado GR.1 version 2.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, This is really serious upgrade . Only Tornado GR.1, IDS and ECR are in this pack. What is new ? ------------------- We tried to get flight model as close to real Tornado as possible, so aerodynamic model is new . All planes have correct (reworked) engines, wing-sweep positions, max G for turning and new cockpits (with lots of working lights). We tested their acceleration, fuel consumption (it's still not perfect but better it was), turning and climb rate. We also added correct skin for Italian IDS 81 . Weapons are no longer separate download, also missioncontrol.ini is inside of pack. We decided to remove GR.4 from this files. She is far from finish and will be published as separate files. You will find 11 planes in this pack: RAF: ----- GR1 82 Early production GR1 90 Better engines, more weapons than 82 model (in fact it is GR.1B with Sea Eagles) I thought there is no sense to create same plane with only +Sea Eagles. GR1 90 DESERT STORM Simply GR1 90 with desert camo (plane and weapons) GR1A Recon version of GR1 90 Luftwaffe: ------------ GERMAN ECR HARM armed Tornado with Mk.105 engines GERMAN IDS 79 similar to GR1 82 GERMAN Marineflieger IDS (with Kormorans and HARMs) GERMAN IDS 06 which is continuation of Marine IDS after they were transferd to Luftwaffe. Italians: --------- ITALIAN ECR as german ECR but Italians didn't replace engines for Mk.105 and they use GPS JDAMS ITALIAN IDS 81 very close to german IDS, can use JP233 insteed MW1 Saudi Arabia: ----------------- SAUDI GR1 93 similar to british GR1 90 SKINS: -------- Every plane has only 1 skin. INSTALLATION: -------------------- We higly recommend to remove/backup all earlier versions of OUR(!) GR.1 or ECR Tornadoes. Then unpack this download and copy/paste (overwrite if needed) all files to your MODS folder . CREDITS: ------------- ALL CREDITS GOES TO: ianh755 Dave & Sundowners for great job they did with all previous versions ravenclaw_007 for WE-177, new weapons and german Tornadoes loads. Dave (again) for B61 bomb and nuke explosion from his B1B pack Sundowner (again) for Cockpit background comms sounds Jarhead1 for F3 cockpit bobrock for Tornado F3 and everybody we forgot ;-) Thx guyz. ALL BUGS ARE OUR .
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    Version 1.1.0

    482 downloads

    RAF and RSAF Tornado GR.1. version 1.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Standart RAF and Saudi strike version. Feb 24th 2019. Version 1.1 notes: ------------------------------------------------------ New strike GR.1 plane is v.1.1, however it's 1st release (just for order, comparing to older planes). In TUTORIALS folder you will find: - how to use bombing radar - baffmeister's flight model notes - L I S T O F W E A P O N S I N P A C K ! INSTALLATION: ------------------------- If you want to save some place on disc I recommend to delete older versions of Tonka_xxx, same as weapons. You haven't to do it, but install can be cleaner. CAUTION !!!! -------------------- Base LOD is using specular maps. They can really drop fps on slower GPUs [like my GTX 460 ;-)]. If you have this problem, there is archive of LOD without them in plane folder called : xxx faster_no_specular_LOD Unpack and use this one. CAUTION 2: ------------------- 3 aircrafts in this pack: - RAF GR.1 batch 2 with mk.101 engines - later RAF GR.1 with Mk.103 engines - Saudi GR.1 Keys: -------- SHIFT+1 -> canopy open SHIFT+2 -> fuel probe SHIFT+3 -> weapon operator cockpit So, the most important part ... CREDITS: Fantastic five 1st. Nothing wouldn't be possible without these guyz : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ravenclaw_007 - weapons, documentation, 3d lessons, BOZ, pylons yakarov79 - skinning lessons, testing, damages crusader - documentation, testing, avionics, HUD, air search radar baffmeister - flight model 76_IAP - 3d lessons Then Godfather of project: ------------------------------------------ fanatic modder - testing, documentation, flight model, engine datas, inspiration And last not least .. ------------------------------- coupi - hit boxes, damages, testing viper63 - testing, skins, pilots durasoul, logan4 - help with weapons, testing florian - some parts and ideas I used in my model from his German Tornado strahi - RSAF skin menvra - testing spinners - hangar and loading screens, green/grey camo corrections svetlin - testing stratos - testing paulopanz - testing .. and all previous Tonka creators. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. guuruu - all bugs ********************************************************************************************************** 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. ********************************************************************************************************** THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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. ********************************************************************************************************** Have fun Wojtek
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    NAVAL_SEARCH is a mission type made for long range recon birds like the Tu-95R. The plane is simulating a recon mission and is doing nothing than flying around.
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    the Matra Type 116 model pictures above are wrong the correct launcher looks like this ( and is in work ) , i removed the wrong pictures , the weapons you have to delete your self a correct model is in work my problem especially with french weapons is that i have to rely on pictures , if this pictures are labeled wrong i get a problem like in the case of the MATRA Type 116 , it is not the first mistake i made with french weapons but i´m learning with each one
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    could be done with a few mods to the air frame
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    Thank you for your feedback, I should but that in mind for next update.
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    Now, that's a surprise, a pleasant one. I can see it shooting down recon birds flying nearby Scapa Flow...
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    This is one of the best fanmade jets I've ever seen!
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    Just to make things clear tracked version (known in SF2 world as SA-3 Quad Launcher) was a Polish modification made in the mid-90s. It was called Neva-SC. Initially, it was based on MAZ-543 chassis but then in 1996, it was moved on WZT-chassis (armored recovery vehicle). Also, Cuba made tracked version of the launcher , and they used T-55 chassis in this case. (and I think both 5P71 and 73 launchers were used) But modification was made late (perhaps late-90s ? or even later as was shown first in 2006). Also, Belarus made T-55 chassis mod, but again it was made somewhere in 2005 ?. So you should check your userlist.ini dates and nations. Pechora 2M is based on wheeled 6x6 MZKT-8022 chassis.
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    The Phantom's too no matter what Nation accept Iran LOL
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    - Look into data.ini, if wings are supporting air-to-air missile - Make sure you HAVE those weapons in weapons folder - Check the loadout.ini file to make sure the A.I. plane loads air-to-air weapons - Check the syntax in loadout.ini and data.ini files. One letter written wrong can mean an empty wing. - Make sure the plane's country is correct. - Make sure the plane has the correct COUNTRY attachment type - Make sure that A.I. can use the air-to-air weapons (some missile are not exported, make sure the export is checked and the export data interval correspond with the plane's life data) - Make sure the stations ID, in data.ini have the right number. If you have the same numbers on different wings, the loadout.ini won't load them. - Make sure you don't have restrictions on wings (length, weight, diameter etc). If the missile is longer, for instance, than it is written/allowed on the wing, game won't load it.
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    Just as the operation Desert Thunder began, the confident and proud forces of Dhimar and USA launch into the battlefield over Paran. An enormus aluminium cloud composed by F-4s, A-4s and B-57 crossed the frontline to bomb the heart of Parans military infrastructure, not knowing what was waiting for them... Within minutes, all squadrons that didn't drawn quickly from the strike, dissapeared from the radar. Those who managed to return to allied soil witnessed enormus explosions, planes vanishing... After hearing what intelligence reports had to say, a new installarion of extraordinary cannons was built deep in Paran soil, cappable of accelerating rounds to enormus speeds and tear down any air unit in a 80km range. Something must be done about it if they want to win the war... Thats what happened when I put this experiment in the desert terrain and played a campaign hahaha. Here is more footage of it for the ace combat fans:
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    RNAS Worthy Down alias HMS Kestrel alias RAF Worthy Down
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    RAF Odiham again. Some more buildings and Flak defence.
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    Thanks for sharing this info. I will check it out as soon as possible. Sit rep: RAF Odiham, an airfield of the Bomber Command is nearly finished. Flak and some small building are missing.
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    RAF Stapleford Tawney, a small satellite airfield for RAF North Weald. Inside the camouflaged C-Type Hangar, made by Sundowner, you can sometimes find parked airplanes.
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    RAF Gravesend, a camouflaged satellite airbase of RAF Biggin Hill, south of Tillbury Docks.
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    WIP screenshot. RAF Thorney Island in a very early phase. The grass runway is layed out. The C-Type Hangars are placed at position i got from the Google Earth image. BTW the new camouflaged C-Type Hangars, made by Sundowner, are difficult to see on the screenshot. Thanks a lot, Sundowner! The Hangars are great!
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    RAF Warmwell, a Spitfire base near Weymouth. View from east view from west
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    Version BETA

    195 downloads

    September 2019 ============== Tornado Marineflieger IDS version (BETA) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Marineflieger Tornado IDS. CAUTION !!!! -------------------- Base LOD is using specular maps. They can really drop fps on slower GPUs [like my GTX 460 ;-)]. If you have this problem, there is archive of LOD without them in plane folder called : xxx faster_no_specular_LOD Unpack and use this one. CAUTION 2: -------------------- Weapons : Since 1988 MBB-Aeritalia recce pod since 2002 AGM-88 since 2000 Litening II laser pod --> LGBs (GBU-24) Keys: ------ SHIFT+1 -> canopy open SHIFT+2 -> fuel probe SHIFT+3 -> weapon operator cockpit So, the most important part ... CREDITS: Fantastic five 1st. Nothing wouldn't be possible without these guyz : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ravenclaw_007 - weapons, documentation, 3d lessons, BOZ, pylons, German loadouts and lot of help yakarov79 - skinning lessons, testing, damages crusader - documentation, testing, avionics, HUD, air search radar baffmeister - flight model 76_IAP - 3d lessons Then Godfather of project: ------------------------------------------ fanatic modder - testing, documentation, flight model, engine datas, inspiration And last not least .. ------------------------------- coupi - hit boxes, damages, testing florian - some parts and ideas I used in my model from his German Tornado .. and all previous Tonka creators. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. guuruu - all bugs ************************************************************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************************************************************* THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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. ************************************************************************************************************* Have fun Wojtek
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    Version 1.1.0

    664 downloads

    Feb 2nd 2019 ============= GR.1B version 1.00 ------------------------------ RAF Tornado GR.1 with Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles. Keys: -------- SHIFT+1 -> canopy open SHIFT+2 -> fuel probe SHIFT+3 -> weapon operator cockpit So, the most important part ... CREDITS: Fantastic five 1st. Nothing wouldn't be possible without these guyz : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ravenclaw_007 - weapons, documentation, 3d lessons yakarov79 - skinning lessons, testing, damages crusader - documentation, testing, avionics, HUD, air search radar baffmeister - flight model 76_IAP - 3d lessons Then Godfather of project: ------------------------------------------ fanatic modder - testing, documentation, flight model, engine datas, inspiration And last not least .. ------------------------------- coupi - hit boxes, damages, testing, GR.1B 12sqn decals and 617 Sqn decals. viper63 - testing, skins, loading and arming screens, pilots durasoul, logan4 - help with weapons, testing florian - some parts and ideas I used in my model from his German Tornado citizen67 - AMI loadouts svetlin - testing stratos - testing .. and all previous Tonka creators. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. guuruu - all bugs *********************************************************************************************************** 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. *********************************************************************************************************** THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEB SITE 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. *********************************************************************************************************** Have fun Wojtek
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    The Scandinavian Carrier In 1944, the Swedish Government took delivery of the last of F4F Wildcat Fighters which were given as compensation for P 35 Aircraft who had been embargoed at the eruption of the second world war. The American Officer in charge of the delivery made a joke, that would make the annals of military history when he asked if the Swedish Government would like a Aircraft Carrier alongside its regular order. The startled reception asked how much one would cost, and the officer left the scene wondering how on earth he would file this in his now rather famous report. The question never really left the tough of the Swedish Navy who had been forced to watch the borders during the war with older vessels. And so it was after intense lobbying that the Swedish Government came to ask the United States for purchase of a Carrier at the end of the war. The question was put on hold, as the need for Carriers was as large as ever during the final struggle of Imperial Japan, but in late 1945, the American Embassy sent an enquiry to see if the offer still stood. It did. A delegation was sent to the United States to tour the various naval bases more or less able to pick and choose amongst the various types. They also witnessed several take-offs and landings upon the Carriers, most impressed by what they saw. A few months later, the verdict came that a light carrier, preferable one of Independence Class would be most suitable to Sweden's needs. A cadre of pilots was sent at once over to the states to receive Carrier training. In may 1946, the United States Navy relived the USS Cowpens (CVL-25) of her duties in the Magic Carpet transports and began the long voyage to Scandinavia. She reached Karlskrona three months later and began her transformation into Sweden's first aircraft carrier. In the Hangars of the aircraft was also stored twenty F-4F Wildcats who would serve as the ships main fighter screen. There where also ten TBF Avengers, who was judged in so poor a condition that they would never see service. Instead, they where stored and forgotten until they where rediscovered in the 1980s to the eternal joy of museums and warbird fans all over the world. The ship was renamed HMS Gustav II Adolf in a ceremony in Stockholm, with the royal family present and in the waters outside the capitol, the king recived a air show by Swedens new carrier pilots who shown their new skills in their Wildcats. One year later, the ship entered active service, forming the core of a task force that included the two Coastal Battleships HMS Gustav & HMS Drottning Victoria as well as several destroyers. In 1948, it was decided to purchase A-1 Skyraiders to provide the carrier with attack & torpedo capacity beyond the guns of the Wildcats. In total, 30 would be purchased and in a visit to Stockholm a little girl remarked that the Skyraiders on the carrier looked like seals on a cliff. The name stuck. The Carriers first trial by fire came in the Catalina Affair in 1952 when Skyraiders and Wildcats was launched to aid in the search effort for the DC-3. Two days later, when a Rescue aircraft was attacked, Skyraiders rushed to the scene and drove off the MiG 15s who had shot down the Rescue Aircraft. The crew would be rescued by a freighter. HMS Gustav II Adolf Order of battle: Sjöjaktflottiljen (F-4F Wildcat) Sjöattackflottiljen (Torpedplan 3 Skyraider) However, in a budget crisis in 1955, it was judged that Sweden could ill afford the upgrades the Carrier would require. The Wildcats was too old for the duty thrust upon them; and the Skyraiders who formed all-duty fighters was under constant strain from overuse. Buying new fighters - or developing one - would delay or cancel the vital A 32 Lansen project. And thus, the Carrier was put on the open market for sale. Norway was the first country to bid on the Carrier and in a gesture of brotherhood and solidarity was sold the ship at a fraction of the asking price. The Wildcats was sent to the scrapheap, and the Skyraiders transformed into ASM Carriers in the Swedish Coastal Battery service. The Norwegian Navy took possession of the Carrier in 1956, and in its service bore the name KNM Norskehavet. While the Carrier was fitted with new steam catapults, the Norwegians had a tough choice trying to fit the new, modern jet fighters on a WW2 era light carrier. It was decided that the F-11 Tiger would be the best choice for the task and 30 aircraft was purchased with 16 based on the Carrier at any given time. Renamed "Isbjorn" (Polar Bear), the Aircraft went into service in 1958 in 1th RnON Squadron. Life in the Norwegian Sea proved a challenge for the Carrier who had to scramble against submarines without any anti-submarine aircraft whatsoever and try and reach Soviet recon aircraft on their patrol routes over the North Atlantic and North Sea but she came trough with flying colours. In 1968, it was decided that the Carrier should be further invested upon, and the F-11 Aircraft was given a avionics upgrade, alongside the capacity to carry the Sparrow Missile. The next challenge for the Carrier came in 1975 when the S-3 Viking was purchased for Operations upon the vessel. A total of six aircraft was purchased, with three upon the vessel at any given time. Two of the aircraft was modified into COD Duties and the other two had to have their bomb bay removed in order to successfully take off and land from the small Carrier. In 1983, the Carrier was declared obsolete and stricken from the naval record; despite both Finland and Denmark trying to purchase her as a helicopter carrier for anti-submarine duties. This nicknamed her - along with her former service - as the Scandinavian Carrier. KNM Norskehavet Order of battle: 1th RNoN Squadron "The Polar Bears" (F-11 Isbjørn) 2th RNoN Squadron "The True Vikings" (S-3A Viking) *Both packages can be released with Carrier, Aircraft & all upon request.
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    Version 3.0

    2,464 downloads

    Tornado Gr1 and Gr4 for SF2 by Sundowner via AD. Hanger screens by Sundowner and Dave Various ini edits by Dave, Wrench, The and Sundowner Skins by Sundowner New weapon edits....by dtmdragon and IanH!!!! Thanks fellas.... Ian really busted his butt off in this so most of the credit goes to him. Included are the updated files for AD & Sundowners Tornado GR1 & GR4 series. Copy and paste these 3 folders into your Mod folder (usually C:\Users\YOUR NAME\Saved Games\ThirdWire\StrikeFighters2 Europe\) to update both the Aircraft and the new Weapons. This has been designed to work on everything from a Stock Game (Sept '11 patched) to a fully Modded install with NATO Fighters IV etc. The new weapons are standalone and will not affect other weapons packs, however you may see other weapons from your pack are available. Please use the ones labelled "RAF (WEAPONS NAME)" (they're all grouped together for ease of use) as these have all been designed and/or modified for this Tornado Pack specifically, even though the Weapons may seem to be identical to ones you already have. Aircraft Specific Info (in-game, not accurate to real life timeline) - --------------------------------------------------------------------- RAF TORNADO VERSIONS --------------------- GR1_82 (1982-1989) - Carrys Unguided 1000lb Slick/Retarded Bombs, BL-755 Cluster Bombs, JP233 & ALARM. GR1_90 (1990-1997) - The LGB years when the TIALD Laser Pod came into service which allowed it to carry 1000lb GBU-123 LGB's. GR1DS_90 Desert Storm (1990-1991) - Year limited for Op Granby (Desert Storm) only. It can carry the same weapons fit as the GR1_90 above. GR4_98 (1998-2005) - A complete systems overhaul of the GR1_90. Although massively upgraded from a GR1 due the RAF's lack of Hi-Tech weaponary this kept virtually the same weapons fit until 2002 when the RAF purchased their 1st truely Smart Weapons, the 1000lb Enhanced Laser/GPS Guided Paveway II and the Bunker Busting 2000lb Enhanced Laser/GPS Guided Paveway III. GR4_06 (2006-2020) - 2006 saw the RAF finally get the advanced set of weapons they needed which included new Litening III Designation pods, 500lb Enhanced Laser/GPS Guided Paveway IV, Laser & IIR Brimstone Anti-Tank Missiles, Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles, ASRAAM and the RAPTOR recon pod. Due to their higher collateral damage risk the larger Paveway III was phased out for the the new Super Weapon the Storm Shadow, a Stealthy 500+ mile ranged Cruise Missile. This weapons update makes it the most advanced combat load currently carried by any aircraft in the world. ROYAL SAUDI AIR FORCE VERSIONS ------------------------------- GR1_93 RSAF (1993-2005) - The Royal Saudi Air Forces version of the standard GR1_90. GR1_06 RSAF (2006-2020) - A modernisation program in 2006 brought their GR1_93's to a GR4-Lite standard. It can carry IIR Brimstone (but not Laser) and Storm Shadow but none of the other advanced weapons/pods that a standard GR4 can carry. OTHER INFO ----------- Loadout Screen - -------------- GR1 & GR1 Desert Storm - The Top loadout box shows empty but it's the fuel and ECM pods, DO NOT TOUCH! Also it shows 4x ALARM fitted but it's actually 2x ALARM and 2x AIM-9. GR4/RSAF - The Top loadout box shows empty but it's the fuel, AIM-9/ASRAAM, ALARM and ECM pods, DO NOT TOUCH! Issues - ------ 1. Because the Tornado carrys all of it's offensive weapons underneath please view the 3 loadout pictures included to understand which drop-down menu is used for each type of weapon. 2. The ALARM Missile model comes with it's own launch rail built-in. I've tried to hide it in the Aircraft models ALARM Launch Rail but a tiny part is still visable, sorry. 3. The RAF's Enhanced Paveway III model is incorrect. I had to use a GBU-27 model as the current GBU-24 model (around which the RAF EnPW3 is based) is sized incorrectly. If you find anything broken, strange, doesn't look right or even if you're a Tornado buff and spot that somethings in the wrong place please let me know on the CombatAce SF2 forums. Hope you have fun with this.........................................Cheers!


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