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SF2 series.
Hotfix for July 2013 patch

SF2 series patch/update July 2013
 
(this is the only readme bits I could find)
 
 
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Strike Fighters 2 Jul 2013 Update
Readme File
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This update is for Mar 2012 or later version of Strike Fighters 2.
If you have an earlier version, you must update the game to
Mar 2012 version before applying this update.
 
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If any data files
you've extracted have been changed, you must manually delete
and/or updated these files, or the patched game may not run
correctly.
 
Previous campaign saved data may not load after installing
this Update.
 
List of changes in this Update include:
Jul 2013
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* Reduces menu screens flickering on some video cards when running on Windows 8.
* Additional minor performance tweaks.

SF2 series patch/update May, 2013

SF2 series patch/update July 2012

SF2 series update/patch for June, 2012

SF2 series patch/update May, 2012

SF2 series patch/update April, 2012

SF2 series update/patch for October, 2011

SF2 series update/patch September, 2011

SF2 series patch/update, August, 2011

SF2 series patch, August 2011

SF2 series update/patch July 2011

Update/Patch for SF2, June 2011

Update/patch for SF2E Expansion Pak 2, May 2011

Jan, 2011 update for SF2 Expansion pack 2

uploading missing patch, Dec 2010-B, SF2E Expansion Pak 2

SF2 WW2 ETO Republic P-47C Thunderbolt 12/8/2014
 
= For SF2 (Full4/5 Merged RECCOMENDED!)
 
*This mod will =NOT= work in SF/Wo* 1stGen game installs, at any patch level. It was built for SF2 ONLY!!.*
 
This is a BRAND NEW aircraft, brought to you by Cocas Aircraft Factory & Co.
We are calling this "version 0.9", as there exists the possibility of more work being required. But, we wanted to get them out into the hands of our WW2 End Users ™ for their examinations and so forth.
 
This pak contains a NEW model, representing the P-47C Thunderbolt as seen in early to mid 1943 when first arriving in England. There is one "base" skin map, and the marking represent the...
 
334th FS, 4th FG
 
This was the first "combat ready" version of the Jug, but was quickly superceded by later improved models (D Razorback), hence it short operational life. This has the bulged keel, with provision for a single drop tank or bomb. This should be the equlivant of the C-5-RE version.
 
All markings are decals; this will allow super easy creation of other squadrons by simply creating a new SCode decal, although those with a purer historical heart will also have to run down the matching serial numbers for their decal creation. Decal randomization is set to TRUE.
The mod has the correct nose arts, matched to plane-in-squadron letters and serial numbers for the 334th FS.
All the 1stGen Hangar and/or Loading screens were either rebuilt to SF2-spec, or created new for this package. They are in jpg format, and fit SF2 styling. Damage textures are also new, in DDS format.
The canopy opens/closes with the Standard Animation Keystroke ™, Shift/0
 
Even though there is no other P-74Cs available, when in game you'll see:
 
P-47C Thunderbolt (CAF)
 
on the aircraft selection dropdown menu.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!!
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
=for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division=
 
dedicated to Ken "Major Lee" Golden, Thunderbolt King

SF2 WW2 PTO P-47N, Ini, Skin/Decal Update Pak 10/28/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 PTO players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
**Note: this mod is to be applied to Russ's "P-47N V.2 Final Pak", available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13202-p-47n-157z/
 
If you don't have, you should get it!!**
 
These skins are for WW2 PTO use ONLY! The represent P-47Ns as seen in the last months of the war.
Revamped/Updated skins and decals included are:
 
19th FS
333rd FS
464th FS (replaces the MeatChopper skin & decal folders)
463rd FS (now with some nose arts)
 
Included as well are revamped loadout and data inis. The data ini contains a slightly refined FM, but is not 100% perfect (although MUCH better than before!), and may need further tweeking by experts. The loadout ini fixes a missed station. A backup copy of the original data ini is included, so you don't need to back up your original.
You also get a NEW box-art style loading screen.
 
New plane-in-squadron ID numbers, and serials number decals (where used) were created for those using them. The PIS numbers follow the correct sequencing. The serials, while correct for the mark, should be considered 'generic' in nature, as they represent no particular aircraft with the squadrons depicted. Decal randomization is TRUE.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!
To eliminate confusion, You'll be renaming, moving or deleting some folder, as these will replace them. So, before installing, unzip this archive and read the Install Instructions.
 
Good Hunting!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

Formosa - WW2 PTO Terrain for SF2 8/6/2014
 
- For SF2, Any & All (Full 5 Merged Reccomended)
 
= For Adventures in the Far Western Pacific =
 
This terrain is a rebuild of a very old 1stGen "Cold War" version. There was no readme with it, and I've not been able to find who originally created it.
It has been converted to a WW2 terrain, representing the situation from November, 1944 through the War's End (although, in Real Life, the air campaing didn't start until January, 1945). For gaming purposes, northern Luzon is considered "secure", and USAAF units will be flying from airfields there. For the USN/BPF, there are SF2NA style "CV Stations" (hence the need for a Full-5 merged install, and the PTO mods folder built FROM the SF2NA exe) in the Eastern Pacific, and South China Sea. There is no station for Japanese Naval units as the Imperial Navy, for the most part, had ceased to exist.
 
There many new GroundObject and Terrain Objects included in this terrain mod. All (if not most of) the other Ground Objects you should already have.
 
The LimitedNations statement is set to TRUE, allowing only for 'regional powers'. The AllowedMission= statement is active, as there are =NO= Ground Attack routes (ie: CAs missions) The terrain also makes use of the 'AllowedDates" statement, preventing use BEFORE November, 1944. But there are plenty of truck and shipping routes, and LOTS of places for STRIKE missions.
 
*Geophysical Disclaimer: some rivers and other water features may not follow their Real Life ™ courses, or be placed in their Real Life ™ locations, or exist at all. Several cities and other physical features may also fall into that classification. Some cities exist only as 'named places'. Where possible (and discoverable), original Japanese style city/place names are used, with the more modern Chinese as well in parenthesis. While the correct types of targets are placed within the various cities, they may not match their Real Life ™ positions due to Height Field and Tile constraints. Also, this terrain is =NOT= full scale. *
 
As is ALWAYS reccomended, unzip this archive to a temp folder or your desktop, and you'll have access to the rest of the readme for it's instructions. It's reccomended you -READ- the document through after unzipping, but =BEFORE= installing.
 
As always, the Notes and Other Nonesense section may make for entertaining reading.
Please also read the New Standard Usage Discalimer, as it's been changed slightly to reflect a change in my policy. It's listed at the bottom, in the Legal Statement Section, with the URL back to the CA post.
 
Happy Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 WW2 FAA Seafire Mk.IIIC, 807 NAS, BEIF 10/5/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 Fleet Air Arm players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: this is designed for use in a PTO mods folder built from the SF2NA exe, as it has the proper carrier coding. Also, be advised a correct and proper CBI map with the carrier coding is still in the works.*
 
The package contains a =NEW= skin for Cocas' Seafire Mk.IIIC as issued to Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm squadrons in British East Indies Fleet. If you don't have the aircraft, you can get it at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/15028-sf2-ww2-faa-seafire-mkiiic-pak-by-cocas-aircraft-factory-co/
 
Skin included in this package is:
 
Royal Navy:
No. 807 NAS, BEIF, embarked on HMS HUNTER in 1945
 
The aircraft carries 'standard' SEAC markings for the period. Code and "plane in group" letters (18) are correct for East Indies Fleet use, but I have not found any references if they carried the "D5" code with HUNTER in the Med. Most likely, they did. In that case, a different skin for MTO usage would be needed, and the national markings decals would need replacing. I have included the PSD I used to make the fuselage codes for any other skinners to use for that purpose, or for other FAA aircraft.
All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
-for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division-

Templates for Zur's F-86 Sabre/FJ Fury by Ravenclaw
 
These are the templates I'm always "going on about". With his kind permission, they're now being made available for all to use.
All my additional layers are intact, from the various skins I've done.
There is no readme included, as those that can use them, should already know how. As always, when doing a skin for the Sabres or Furys, please give credit where credit is due.
 
Enjoy!
 
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
with thanks to RC!!

SF2 PB-1W AEW "Navy Fortress" Pak 9/29/2014
 
-- Something for the Early Cold War players --
 
= For SF2 ONLY, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
**Note: Having any SF2 series game is HIGHLY reccomended, as this mod references the stock destroyed An-12. This mod will absolutely -NOT- work in any 1stGen Games at ANY patch level. This aircraft uses several SF2NA ONLY mission statments and avionics coding, and should only be used in a Full-5 or NA environment.**
 
*Note x2: this aircraft mod is designed to replace any and all eariler variants. If you have the old 1stGen one, you are advised to completely delete that mod; aircraft, declas and all.*
 
This is a release of Veltro2K's PB-1W Navy Flying Fortress Airborne Early Warning and Patrol aircraft. This package =ONLY= represents Forts used by the US Navy in the post-war timeframe (including the Korean War), until replaced by the WV-2 Constellation in 1955.
 
There is 1 skins/decal set(s) in this pack:
 
VW-1 circa 1947-1955, as based at NAS Barbers Point, Territory of Hawaii
 
The Skin is in jpg format. The serials ARE historically accurate (100%) for the aircraft and unit, as all PB-1s served with VW-1 at one time or another.
All markings are decals. All lighting is historically correct. Damage textures are in DDS format.
Engine sounds, pilot figures, Hangar and Loading screens are included. Operational service dates are rounded to 'whole years'.
When in game you'll see:
 
PB-1W Navy Fortress (v2k)
 
on the aircraft selection drop down. This will differentiate this one from any others that you may (or may not) have
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!! PLEASE read the "Notes" section for other important notations.
 
Happy Landings!!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
 
*Note: this has been placed in the "Cold War Aircraft" section, even though the original airframes were of WW2 vintage. The aircraft was only use DURING the start of the Cold War*

SF2 WW2 FAA Seafire Mk.IIIC Pak by Cocas Aircraft Factory & Co 9/25/2014
 
-- Something for the WW2 Fleet Air Arm players --
 
= For SF2, Full-5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: this is designed for use in a PTO mods folder built from the SF2NA exe, as it has the proper carrier coding.*
 
The package contains a =NEW= Seafire Mk.IIIC as issued to Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm squadrons in WW2.
Skin(s) included with the package are:
 
Royal Navy
 
No. 894 NAS, BPF, embarked on HMS Indefatigable in 1945
 
All markings are decals and Decal Randomization is TRUE. Damage textures are in DDS format.
The canopy operates via the Standard Animation Keystroke ™, Shift/0. Wingfold is operated also with the SAK, Shift/9. Guns also grouped, MGs in Group 1, the cannon in Group 2.
Pilot figure, engine sound, and a 'new' drop tank are included, as are "box art" style Hangar and Loading Screens. Guns and bombs are not included, as these are the standard WW2 British types.
The template is included for other Texture Artists ™ to use (and to correct any of my mistakes) You'll find it in the folder marked "extras". This template also works on the CAF Spitfire Mk.Vs & Seafire Mk.II as well.
 
When in game, you'll see:
 
Seafire Mk.IIIC (CAF)
 
on the aircraft selection dropdown menu. This will diferentiate =THIS= Seafire from any others you may (or may not) have.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them.
 
Good Hunting!
Wrench
Kevin Stein
-for Cocas Aircraft Factory, Prop Works Division-
 
with extra special thanks to Cocas and RussoUK!!
 
EDIT:
new version with corrected squadron number, and all ini corrections uploaded.
Those that have download the first version, may want to use this or follow the editing instructions below

Canadair Sabre Mk.6 AMI NM Skinpak 9/21/2014
 
= For SF2 (Any & All, Full-5 Merged Prefered) =
 
This package is designed for use on the Sabre 6 Pak available at the following URL:
 
http://combatace.com/files/file/13497-sf2-canadair-sabre-mk6-rcaf-and-ami/
 
You'll need to have the above listed aircraft to add this skin pak to.
 
This package contains 2 new skins, in Natural Metal ™, representing the following units as first delivered to the AMI:
 
2 Aerobrigata (8 Gruppo)
 
4 Aerobrigata (Cavallino Rampante)
 
Included are updated texture set inis for the 2 AMI Euro camo skins, adding the "Start Default Date" SF2 switch, that will (hopefully!) turn on the camo skins in 1959 (best guess date). They have also had the "displayed name" changed, so you'll see, for example, either
 
2 AeB (NM)
or
2 Aeb (Camo)
 
Making it easier to select.
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, detailed install instructions are included. So, please read them ....
 
Happy Landings!
Wrench
Kevin Stein

SF2 "Sub Chaser" for WW2 and Post-War 9/3/2014
 
= For SF2, Full-4/5 Merged (Reccomended/Preferred) =
 
*Note: This is the SF2 version. A 1st Gen, SF/Wo* version will be relased shortly.*
 
*Note #2: as there exists another version of this type of ship by the DAT, THIS mod has a unique folder name that will -NOT- conflict for those End Users that may have that version.*
 
This mod represents a 'generic' Sub Chaser type patrol craft, but resembles closely the SC-497 class as used by the US Navy and Allies during WW2. Many other nations also used them after the war, for various patrol/security/escort functions.
It is classed as a "Patrol Boat" in the data ini, so it most likely will NOT show up attached to Battle Groups. However, it can be added via the 3w Mission Editor (like to convoys in Antishipping missions)
 
This was a collaborative effort by RussoUK (after discovering the ship deeply archived!) Spectre8750 for finalization and exportation, plus ini works by all of us. Very few tweeks by me. It was all pretty much done!
 
As always, fairly easy to follow, yet detailed install instructions are included. PLEASE read them!!!
 
Wrench
Kevin Stein