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View File [Fictional] Vought F-8EJ Crusader (JASDF) Vought F-8EJ Crusader for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:VIETNAM This is a simple mod of the stock Crusader F-8E to give a fictional F-8EJ in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during the 1964 - 1985 timeline with markings for; 203rd Hikotai (overall grey). 302nd Hikotai (overall blue with sharkmouth). BACKSTORY After a long selection process the Vought F-8EJ was finally selected by the JASDF in 1962 as its standard interceptor-fighter. With it's impressive unrefuelled range, reliable Pratt & Whitney J-57-P-20J engine and powerful Magnavox APQ-94J radar the F-8EJ served with a total of eight JASDF squadrons with initial deliveries commencing in late 1964. Compared to the superb multi-role F-8E, and because of Japan's own 'self-defense' status and imposed peace treaty terms, the F-8EJ was stripped of much of it's surface-attack capability but gained a modified APQ-94 radar, wing-mounted AIM-7E Sparrow missiles and also had a very useful anti-ship capability (deemed acceptable as being an 'anti-invasion' capability) and all eight 'Hikotai' had maritime attack and reconnaissance as a secondary role. The F-8EJ's served until the mid-1980's with the 302nd Hikotai being the last to surrender this very popular aircraft in JASDF service in 1985. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-8EJ folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - February 13th, 2024. Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/13/2010 Category What If Hangar  

BAC Lightning Mk.60 - 302nd Hikotai, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 1969 I'd made the decals for my F-8EJ and thought I'd try them on an old favourite!

Vought F-8EJ Crusader - 302nd Hikotai, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, 1971.

Vought F-8EJ Crusader - No.204 Hikotai, Japan Air Self-Defense Force A few more shots are on the last page of my 'what if' thread (link below)

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=10061 +4 (the above and my three RAF versions)

Create a folder called CAT (or whatever) on your desktop (or where ever, it's not important). Copy* and paste your CAT files into this folder and work from there. You can delete your CAT files from this folder when you've finished. * As opposed to cut and paste, not a good idea.

MiG-17F - No.26 Squadron, 'Warriors', Indian Air Force (featuring whiteknight06604's superb Egyptian skin)

Very nice and 10/10 for presentation too!

Per ardua ad astra... (Tu-360 Beta by Signum - my wingman is a better pilot than me)

Fairchild/HAL A-10A Thunderbolt II - No.36 Squadron IAF (foreground)

Fairchild/HAL A-10A Thunderbolt II - No.6 Squadron, 'Dragons', Indian Air Force

Sorry to hear about that Martin. I lost about two weeks worth over the weekend by accidentally putting some filles (including all of my decal templates) into the recycle bin and then emptying it* (don't ask). Thankfully, I had backed-up two weeks earlier but it still a kick in the guts so I'm backing-up every week and only emptying the recycle bin every week. * I am aware of the programs that can get stuff back even when you've deleted from the bin but after a good long look (and the frustration of the various 'free download' scams) decided against it. My earliest System Restore point was two days earlier than my back-up.

The discovery of ObjectCat5 is the Holy Grail of modders!

View File [Fictional] Dassault Mirage 5 - Indian Air Force Dassault Mirage 5 'Inde' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 (Merged) This is a simple mod of the stock Dassault Mirage 5D to give a fictional Mirage 5 in service with the Indian Air Force during the 1970 - 2000 timeline with markings for; No.1 Squadron - 'Tigers' (in a camo scheme). No.24 Squadron - 'Hawks' (in a silver scheme). INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the Mirage5IA folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the Mirage5IA folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - February 11th, 2024. Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/08/2010 Category What If Hangar  

Yes, probably the Dhimari one first as I'm having a month off doing anything with RAF roundels. In the meantime, there is already a Dhimari IIIC in my 'what if' hangar.

MiG-17F of 'Aggressor Flight', No.3 Hikotai, JASDF, Misawa AFB, 1978.

THAT aeroplane looks cool standing still....

+1 Please.

Dassault Mirage 5's of No.26 Squadron, 'The Warriors', Indian Air Force.

OK and thanks. I'm just more familiar with 'razorback' in the context of (for example) the P-47 'Razorback' and 'Bubble-Top' versions.

Your post reads like an exam paper. Try asking one question at a time as many people just will not have time to answer all 10 questions (not a typo, there are 10 question marks).