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up and waiting approval. new templates for the TW BUFFs too

Heavy rain, deepening dusk, moving deck...perfect weather for a carrier trap.

" I dont think they like us around here" "Yeah well, some folks are just camera shy"

I could have sworn I was never going to make skins for Strike Fighters anymore. I thought I had promised myself I was done... VMA(AW)-533's A-6E TRAM Intruders as they appeared during a rare carrier deployment with CVW-3 aboard USS John F. Kennedy. The BuNos and modex numbers are specific to the 1986 deployment, but can work for the 1988 Med Cruise as well. Sized for the Thirdwire A-6E (79) TRAM Intruder, but will also work for the A-6E(90) from the SuperPack. 12 aircraft will be represented, all with slight variation in markings. Still WIP, and in the years out of practice, my skills haven't gotten any better, but I might release these when they're done. Forgive the screen archery.

View File B-52F Update '25 B-52F Upgrade '25 This mod upgrades the skins of the B-52F. It includes three Arc Light skins, as well as a generic silver over white anti flash schemeand SIOP scheme from the last few years of operational service Included B-52F aircraft, decals for the 5 skins, weapons, effects and sounds Installation unzip, add to mod folder of choice. allow overwrite if needed. requires SF2 Vietnam or Europe for B-52D model Notes 1. Water injection on takeoff is simulated by making an "afterburner" that operates from 98-100%. Try not to go above 96% throttle after take off Credits TW original B-52D model Kjakker multiple data ini edits especially concerning electronic warfare suite Spillone104 models for pylons Wrench technical support, presumed creator original decals russouk2004 model for B28 family of weapons daddyairplanes ini edits to greatly increase base supply of Mk82 and M117 bombs Dels cockpit NightshadeP/R testing (including a fix!) daddyairplanes research, new 2048 skins, recycling old decals for new packaging, adjustment to effects unknown sounds, original effects, original decal work, Hound Dog missiles. any info on the original authors is greatly appreciated ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* Submitter daddyairplanes Submitted 07/25/2025 Category B-52  

pretty bird

Yes, I've done this before. In the VF-213 Last Cruise skin for the MF Tomcat, I used decals to replace the entire airframe base color on one of the jets. I just didn't feel like putting in that level of effort this time around, so I chose one airframe for inspiration and use decals for just modex, BuNo, and minor variations in tail art.

View File B-52D "Pacer Plank" B-52D Pacer Plank This mod covers the last few years of the B-52Ds service. In 1976, the Pacer Plank upgrade was carried out by the USAF to reskin the wings of approximately 60 B-52Ds. A further twenty were found to be in good enough condition to continue service along side the upgraded BUFFs. In addition, the GBU-15 was tested on several of the upgraded BUFFs, giving an early precision guided weapon capability. Finally, the D models retained the ability through the end of their careers to carry 4 nuclear weapons, although this was rarely used. Included BD_PP aircraft, decals for the 4 Wings that operated this variant, weapons, sounds and effects Installation unzip, add to mod folder of choice. no overwrite should occur. requires SF2 Vietnam or Europe for B-52D model Notes 1. While tested, the D model never used the GBU-15 in combat. It was also tested with the short pylons, which are not available here. In light of this and the fact that the Hound Dog pylons are permanent, I set it up to work with those. There is a value in plinking the Defenses from 10 miles out, then plastering a runway with 80+ bombs minutes moments later. it is after all, a game. Have a little fun. 2. Water injection on takeoff is simulated by making an "afterburner" that operates from 98-100%. Try not to go above 96% throttle after take off Credits TW original B-52D model Kjakker multiple data ini edits especially concerning electronic warfare suite Spillone104 fakepilot pylons and EW antennae Wrench technical support, presumed creator original decals russouk2004 model for B28 family of weapons ravenclaw_007 new GBU-15 weapons daddyairplanes ini edits to greatly increase base supply of Mk82 and M117 bombs Dels cockpit NightshadeP/R testing (including a fix!) daddyairplanes research, new 2048 skins, recycling old decals for new packaging, adjustment to effects unknown sounds, original effects, original decal work. any info on the original authors is greatly appreciated ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* Submitter daddyairplanes Submitted 07/25/2025 Category B-52  

I'd go with what DA said. Since it's "local" to that region, city or village.

that or Regional Party HQ possibly naming the region if you so desired (Hanoi Party HQ, Quang Tri Party HQ etc)

I'd go with Party Office myself

Np bro. I´ll check my SF references HDD. I guess there will be some more sources. f. e. IL-96... will let you know.

Picked a really bad day to be be a Soviet bomber pilot

Damn Yankees

Small progress report --- Cadiz, and the Bay of. San Fernando in the distance, and Puerto Real to the left. Unfortunately, there's not enough room (tile wise) to add Puerto de Santa Maria, which I'd really like to. Given the historical significance, as Columbus sailed from there. I'll try and figure something out. (and yes, I do know the penninsula is faaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrr to fat!!!)

now that i've finished my bit for the F-35 remod, I can get back to terraining. In this case, the "Espana" map from Op.Pelayo. Been working on and off on it since late last year. Made a lot of corrections and retiling. All airports have been rebuilded and are complete, excepitng for minor eye candies. I'll have to stop work on it for a week or so sometime over the next few days, and I'm going to have to learn Winge 11 when my BRAND NEW MACHINE ARRIVES!!!!! (and none too soon -- this one is starting to really act out). Of course, reinstalling every-damn-thing!! (good part is, I get to finally use the full SF2 pack with all the DLCs I bought years ago!) As you can see below, using my (patent pending) special tiles, Ceuta looks a bit more like itself then before. There are about 5 or 6-ish new tiles, mostly ports, and so forth. This terrain has a lot of flaws, and I'm trying to correct as many I can (other wise Macalana and Stratos will yell at me <gr>)

The very basic guide to ECM Jammers in SF2 Guide applies to ECM pods and aircraft with ECM supplied with the games and their supposed simplified implementation by ThirdWire. 1. Noise (Barrage) Jamming This is a brute force method of sending out a lot of RF waves to confuse enemy radars. The downsides of this are that it gives your position away and provides a good target for missiles using 'Home On Jam' (Some SA-2 models do use HOJ) * AN/ALQ-71 (QRC-160) External pod - Basic noise jammer - this will also interfere with your RHAW / RWR scope in game. Use - Don't rely on the jamming and always be aware what's coming for you. This pod is only of use against early model SA-2s. If you are flying high over Vietnam try to fly in with other flights for mutual protection. 2. Deceptive Jamming Provides false information to attacking radars - Probably does not present a target to HOJ missiles (Most powerful last) * AN/ALQ-51 Internal Jammer -Used on 1965 US Navy jets like F-4B(65), A-4C/E(65), A-6A, Early F-8s....etc * AN/ALQ-100 Internal Jammer - Used on 1967 US Navy and IDF jets F-4J, F-4B(67), A-7s, A-4F, late F-8(69s)....etc * AN/ALQ-126A Internal Jammer - A-4F(74) * EL/L-8230 Internal Jammer - F-4E Kurnass (78) * Unknown Israeli Internal Jammer - F-16A, KfirC2 * AN/ALQ-135 Internal Jammer - F-15A Use - Deceptive jamming in SF2 seems to be an effective method against all SAMs in SF2 - but still be prepared to look for any SAMs coming at you. Note: Some Soviet Jets like the MiG-23MLD and MiG-27 also use internal deceptive Jammers. 3. Dual mode Jamming This type uses both Noise and Deceptive Jamming (only 3rdWire knows how it is implemented!) (Most powerful last) * AN/ALQ-101 External pod * AN/ALQ-119 External pod * AN/ALQ-131 External pod Use - The ALQ-131 is the best pod to take against SA-6/SA-8s - but still be prepared to look for any SAMs coming at you. HOJ missiles might still go for these pods in game.