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Hello! My name is Elchfisk and I am new to the COMBATACE forums in general, but I wanted to showcase something I designed and am in the process of working on. The Vought F-119 Vanguard, influenced by designs within the TFX (Tactical Fighter eXperimental) Program, which led to the development of the F-111, was considered to be a tri-service answer to the project. A high power, variable sweep fighter aircraft that would essentially replace the mud moving roles of the Aardvark, and the standoff interception capability of the Tomcat. I'm new to Strike Fighters 2 modding as a whole, and I would love for this to be the first project I undertake in that scene. Is there any documentation or anyone that could teach and assist me in how to mod in an entirely custom aircraft like this? I'll keep this thread full of work-in-progress photos in the meantime, but if any experienced modders could reach out to me, I'd really appreciate it. Before I go for now, here's another image of one of the several models, specifically the J79 equipped variant, showcasing the very unique wing setup, and variable sweep:

The TA-152H model was very good but it had those lines that did not match me, many 3-view profiles that do not resemble the models in the photographs, so I looked for a more accurate profile and according to the photographs and decided after modify the original model several times, create a new fuselage and wings, in this case it is the top unfinished painting of the image.

Thunder...Thunder...Thunderchief!!!! Hoooooo!!!!!!! To quote Khan..."There she is"

Tigers over the border between China and Vietnam.

The Mirage F1JA V2.9 is uploaded. We decided to make two versions, one from 1979 to 1988 and one from 1987 to 2011 (with the Israeli upgrade). This one is the Early version, a late one will follow. Available soon. The preview by Coupi

V2.9 uploaded. This is the 1979-1988 version. Available soon.

I thought we had Rafales????? Okay fine...we'll do it the old fashioned way!!!!!

My friend and I had a go at texturing, panel lines still need to be worked in all the way, but its definitely coming together!

Seb, thanks for the kind words. He died doing what he loved, and saving his friends in doing so. I must apologize for such a rushed report, but have little free time on average! I want to let y'all know that I'm always catching up with the rest of the adventures!

I do hope you are recovering quickly from COVID. Very sorry to learn that Armand went west. The narrative is a challenge when losing men so quickly. One option which I will employ when I finally join in the fun here is the 'Reenlist' button on the main pilot dossier page. This allows you to start a new pilot in the same squadron with the same personnel, the day after your previous pilot dies. Perhaps you might pick up the tale of Armand's tent mate. Just a thought. Take Care, epower

Thank you compassion,Septoombs ! This is painful time mates!Two pilots,two deaths.I am very near an average WW1 pilots life expectancy.14 days or so... Hard to create novellic background when your pilot get killed before he becomes properly acquainted. Yet i have to confess one thing: During Armand's last flight i have a fever because Covid. So i was not the most attentive when flying.Sorry Armand! Sous Lieutenant Armand Bouchant (KiA 8\30\1915) 2 confirmed,10unconfirmed air victories.

Version 4.2 of the Optional Cloud Mod has been sent to Sandbagger and will soon be posted on his web page. You can also find a link to the mod at the end of my first post in the Optional Cloud Mod thread at simhq. I recommend that everyone upgrade to this version as it contains a number of important fixes and improvements. Thank you to all of my beta testers and to Robert Wiggins for the development of the light version of the mod.

There was one a couple years ago but it turned out to be pirated from another game, a few people have it, but file is not being shared because of the piracy.

This list is the most extensive one I know. It starts in 1983. http://avionics.g1.xrea.com/sim-list-e.html It seems to keep non-combat flight sims in the 2nd column on the right.

Brilliant! Thank you ...

My first was probably Strike Eagle 2 on the Amiga, I still have the box with all the disks and manuals

Brilliant skins, cheers mate.

First deliveries and... first missions !

Battle of Britan 2 Terrain of the 1960th. (WIP)

Now She can fly!!!

trim and peek, trim and peek.............. thank you (for the millionth time) Mue! can be a pain with only oblique shots of the top......

Remade my hangar screen model...if Mue could enable us to add 2 lods...maybe could add your own a\c to it....?...

August 1915 catch-up While eager to finally get back in the skies, Mladenov's career got a rather unlucky turn for the month. On his second flight, in the first half of august, his machine suffered an engine malfunction which almost resulted fatal to him and his observer. As they were approaching Bertincourt for landing, oil splatted onto their glasses, as the engine began rumbling. First a few puffs of black smoke, which quickly turned into fire, were now attacking the crate. As the observer was quick in pulling out his Broomhandle just in case, they were able to crash land a few yards away from the aerodrome. Neither of them suffered significant injuries. But it was not all, as the wonder-pair began to notice a couple new enemy birds lifting up in the air, both French and English. A new English biplane, with a weirdly-set Lewis machine gun on its side, made its appearence over Flanders. Mladenov's machine was victim of the strike of two of the aggressive enemies, which dived on a strafe while Lyuben was patrolling the frontline airspace. They seem to still be rather shy, those Englishmen, as they immediately retreated after the first, damaging but not lethal attack. September 1915 catch-up He flew his first September mission on the 4th. He, as much as his Kameraden, were getting more skeptic everyday, as the increase of enemy armed machines was evergrowing. On a solo sortie along the frontline heading South, the Bulgarian was struck by a French scout. The machine seemed nimble, extremely light, and lethally armed with a Lewis machinegun. Lyuben immediately went for friendly lines, but the stubborn enemy wasn't convinced. He kept on following him. At that point Mladenov decided to pull one of the riskiest manouveres he had ever done. He put his nose down, towards the ground, gaining significant speed. As the Paulie began diving onto him, Lyuben immediately pulled its nose up, getting in a stall. This overwhelmed the Frenchman, who didn't have time to react, therefore losing significant control of his aircraft and losing a significant amount of altitude. As a barrage of friendly AA began landing around the two wooden crates, the French decided to call the day, and went back for his lines. The 6th, Mladenov woke up with a strange feeling. He felt something was off, like it was the day something significant would happen. And something significant happened indeed. Top brass called for an unusual 5-men missions above Albert, BEL. Just as expected, they encountered two French scouts right above the city. Everybody immediately turned back for their lines. The Bulgarian had made significant ground and was at a safe distance, but he realized his Kameraden were in the thich of AA and enemy aircraft fire. He wasn't going to stay and watch. He immediately veered back, straight towards the scouts. He was indeed able to set them off with such an unexpected move. The machine he was facing immediately pulled down, diving away, as the other one immediately went for his buddy right next to Lyuben. Enough experience had teached Mladenov that the landing gear of the Aviatik were...Quite resistant. He made a heavy pull to the left, on a direct collision-course with the Paulie...He had hoped he would hit the crate with the gear, but unfortunately his wing went in the way first. He realized it too late, and him and the French collided directly. The two aircraft were now one, heading directly towards the ground. Mladenov's observer died on the impact with the enemy plane, while both pilots were still alive. While falling off the ground, the two enemies looked at each other. While in the absolute and surreal silence of the air, the Frenchman looked desperate: it was clear he was absolutely ashamed of dying that way (but after all, that's what he had signed for, right?). He made the sign of the cross and then put the revolver in his mouth. Bang Mladenov wasn't going to die with such shame in his body. He felt complete. He had allowed his Kameraden to make it back to base. He pulled out the Mauser, and took a shot to his head. He was later found by British men on the ground, and was later buried with full military honours, and with 1 credited kill in his tally. He was going to be remembered as a hero by FFA 32. P.S. I did forget to fill in the claim for the bird, but I figured that such an ending would make it more romantic.. I'd kindly request a new input for my new entry from the CM, either British or German, I don't mind!

Continue... No much left of the Morane. Adj.Devienne and Sgt.Alibert got same fate. So ended glorious days of airfighters Jean Perron and Armand Bouchant. We miss them!