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Saturday's advance, maybe tomorrow can show you more

Working on the PIRATE IRST tracking system

some progress shots:

Grey Shark

Gale Force

F-16C & F-16D 335 Mira, HAF, NATO Tiger Meet 2022 (I think) And an F-16C of 79FS USAF

Here Kitty Kitty!!

Douglas A-24 Banshee - Soviet Air Force, Winter 1942

BAC P.45, british swing wing strike fighter project of the 1960th.

RM 693 / 350 sq

Are you flying a mission that's too modern for the enemey fighters you have installed?

Finally! Here's #8:

Yeah, it's interesting as you have to cleanse the site. Which makes a Growler kind of useless in some ways, or a Prowler. Then again I haven't played many SEAD missions in-game so I don't know everything about cleansing a site.

Dear Friends, Summer is almost over and many team members are on their way back from vacation. During the year, the IL-2 team has grown at a record pace - 17 talented professionals have joined us. These programmers, artists, and other specialists have now finished their training, settled into the project, and are working full-time on all kinds of neat stuff, both announced and yet to be announced. You may know the only person who left due to family reasons - Kurt, our former Community Manager. (Fortunately, he is doing well and we wish him all the best). Please bear with us - even though it may seem like things are quiet from the outside, there is still a lot of work going on. Of course, all of the team members, old and new, are getting paid for more than just being really nice people. Today we want to show you the screenshots of the new planes that were taken today - they are in beta testing right now. The next two planes in Flying Circus Volume III are already in the air. Meet the legendary Nieuport 17... and Albatros D.II. The Soviet cousin of the C-47, the Li-2, is slowly but surely making its way there as well. This time there is a bit of winter action here. The upcoming 5.106 update will bring even more improvements. There will be new Career Mode missions (including an Intruder mission, a deep strike into enemy territory), updated campaigns, and more. See you in the skies!

Well, it comes a time when we all have to say goodbye. Saying goodbye to the ones you love(d) is the hardest thing to do as a human.

No; they heard you were flying that day, and chose to stay home instead of dying.

I do use that one; especially when I'm flying French Crusaders. That's the map where thsese were taken. (Hopefully, this protocol breach of it not being Monday is allowed in this instance) Getting them back on the smaller decks is the real challenge.

"Rainy Days & Wednesdays, always draw a nuke" AGM-129's will keep me out of a hi-threat environment. 3 of them mean I can go home early.... This is probably how the dinosaurs felt.....

Lightnings

Shot at Dawn

P1, extreme flight test, then KABOOM!!

Advance, what you see is what is mapped already (almost)

Now starting to paint the German unit markings.

I don't have it but wanted to post anyway

i was just curious is all. As for what I see here, it's a top-flite model, and if you were to give it an anti-air capability, it would cause me (and a lot of other people) to rethink my Israel overflights in a Foxbat. (Or anywhere else it wound up) That's a lot of missile tubes!!

A Graceful Brute

My condolences to his family and all his love one.

Deepest condolences to his family, he will be in our toughts. Rest in peace. S!

Last flight on this computer before it's retirement. Fitting that it was the Tornado, wearing (in my eyes) the best looking scheme ever fielded for that airframe.

Re-posted from wrong thread...the landing is still gonna suck!

CAP My Fly-By request was denied, but in true form, I simply said "You're Breaking Up Sir" and blew past the deck.... And that's when I heard the voice of the CAG, explaining to me the multiple permutations of "Grounding Your DumbA$$" over a perfectly working radio.....

As I see you are carrying the "heavy ordinance", we'll take care of any issues in your flight path...

SCRAMBLE!

En algún momento hace unos 6 o 7 años atras , me habian pasado el cockpit del pampa 1 o 2 creo que era. Estaba genial tenia un montón de detalles únicos que fueron mapeados de la cabina original , un trabajo increíblemente detallado. Creo que los chicos lo finalizaron pero nunca salió a la luz.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we now tearfully announce the loss of our greatest contributor, our biggest fan and a wonderful person…Marty James Nielson ("NIELS" around here). “Utah Air National Guard, Senior Master Sergeant, Marty James Nielsen left the airspace of this world on his last refueling mission with God's angels on May 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Marty was born on July 7, 1960, the first of three sons to James Nielsen and Nancy (Fullmer) Nielsen. Marty grew up in the Glendale neighborhood of Salt Lake City...he joined the Utah Air National Guard, where he served honorably for 30 years as a boom operator, refueling military aircraft in mid flight, and as a crew chief." Marty was a constant supporter and advocator of the When Thunder Rolled Project since Day 1. He was always willing to help out wherever possible with enthusiasm and passion and was an official team member. Marty provided helpful research support, but more importantly, was one of the masterminds behind our target area creations. He became known as the target placement king; having a keen appreciation for detail and creating some of the most meticulous target areas ever created for this sim such as the North Vietnamese rail yards (the last he was working on before he passed). Many of our custom assets were directed by his requests. And we would happily create them; he always put them to great use and genuinely appreciated them. Moreover, among many development lows resulting in slow downs, Marty was always there providing motivation, encouragement and willing to help out whenever called upon. His presence and influence alone greatly contributed to getting back in action, delivering the goodies he needed to do his placement magic and feeling blessed to have such an amazing supporter with us. I personally enjoyed my discussions and collaboration with Marty, and felt so fortunate that our paths would cross sharing a common passion and hobby together. A foundation in Military Service, Family and Faith further helped unite us. My last communication from Marty was as follows: Thank you for the reply Steve and the kind words. Got home yesterday from the hospital. Struggling a bit today can’t guarantee much progress. I will do my best in the next few days…Godspeed my friend. Bless you and your family. Marty Well my friend, I know it’s too late for you to respond…but you have ALWAYS done your best for this project, for me and for the greater good. Today we lit a candle in your honor. Today we immediately thought of you when we heard the words: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Right back at you: Godspeed Marty, Blessings to You and Your family…and until we meet again...rest in peace and thank you for the impact you had on my life, it was a true honor to know you. Post Script and Lesser Thoughts Beyond just the WTR Project, many members here have interacted with Marty in various ways as he was an avid fan and supporter of this community. I’d ask for each of you to please remember him and his family in your thoughts and prayers, his enthusiasm and appreciation for all the collaboration and modding work here will truly be missed. Feel free to share in this post any fond memories or other thoughts you may wish to share, he would love that. In Marty’s memory and honor, we will be memorializing him within the WTR Project. We have finished our tribute plans for him and are currently collaborating with an artist to make this a reality which includes Marty featured as the KC-135A Tanker Boomer, a renown F-105/Thud Pilot (among his favorite aircraft ever) and even more. We will post more details as that tribute continues. With Marty’s passing, he takes with him most of the WTR target area lay-outs we planned and nearly finished. Obviously, this is a significant set back and therefore another progress update will be delayed until late Summer. As usual, if you have an interest in helping please send a Private Message. Take time to reflect on this loss, how Marty might have made your day in some way. Time is short and yesterday is not promised, so remember to love and appreciate today...take this moment right now to thank someone for their love and support. All of you, be well. In sadness for the loss, in gratefulness for the friendship... Steve (aka "Swambast")