daddyairplanes

            A TMF Rebuilt skin pack
This skinpack brings the Photo Phantoms of the Alabama ANG's 106th and 160th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron into the game. The 160th is represented in the vintage SEA camo scheme, while the 106th features the Wraparound, European 1 and Hill Grey schemes across several years.
            Required
a functional copy of any Strike Fighters 2 game except for SF2 North Atlantic (the only one without a native F-4 destroyed model)
The aircraft from the TMF Rebuilt RF-4C Late set, available here: https://combatace.com/files/file/18263-late-model-rf-4cs-photo-phantoms-after-vietnam/
            Included
Skins for two different aircraft models,
Decals for those skins
            Installation
Unzip file, add Objects folder to desired mod folder. there should be no overwrites with this pack
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                                          NOTE!!
This mod is not covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use this mod for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it unless it is part of a
full inclusive package after you ask me or a TMF member for permission.
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            Credits
-The Mirage Factory        the very original aircraft (see TMF Readme)
-daddyairplanes            skins, tgas, multiple ini edits
-Menrva, NightshadeP/R        testing. Nightshade often shows me my errors in screenshots he's just sharing for fun, while Menrva helps me with the more technical aspects
-Sundowner, ravenclaw_007,
yakarov79 and daddyairplanes    templates are a mix of layers as contributed by these four. compiled in current form by daddyairplanes
also a huge thanks to Mr E.T Brown, and the members of the 106th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Facebook page for their help in researching their units history
            About The Mirage Factory Rebuilt
Back in the early days of Wings Over series modding The Mirage Factory, lead by bpao was the peak of modding excellence. Many of their models are still heavily in
use today, 15 years later and still amongst the very best. This despite the team not creating any new mods since the passing of Oliver Anguille in 2009.
But time does move on, and the next generation of modders have ideas, techniques and tools not available back then. With the help of some of the original
modellers (who have copies of the original max files) we can update these fine aircraft for the 2020s. Rebuilt for new terrains and campaigns that were
just hopeful wishes over a decade ago.
    The Mirage in the logo is camoflaged, much like the real aircraft in later service. The "HD" has been replaced
with "Rebuilt" as what was HD in the 2010s is jsut standard today. Finally, the new logo thanks Oli, both for the aircraft that are still relevant today
and for the inspiration he's given to the modders that followed him.    
on behalf of The Mirage Factory (original and rebuilt) I thank you for downloading this mod, and hope you enjoy it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
21 July 2024

*************************************************************
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.
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        Bergstrom Before the Storm: RF-4C Phantoms of the 67th Tactical Reconnaisance Wing
            A TMF Rebuilt skin pack
This skinpack brings the Photo Phantoms of the 67th Tactical Reconnaisance Wing at Bergstrom AFB into the game. These are in the European 1 camo scheme and the
Hill Gray scheme from their final years from 1989 until deactivation in 1992.
            Required
a functional copy of any Strike Fighters 2 game except for SF2 North Atlantic (the only one without a native F-4 destroyed model)
The aircraft from the TMF Rebuilt RF-4C Late set, available here:
 
 
            Included
Skins for two different aircraft models,
Decals for those skins

            Installation
Unzip file, add Objects folder to desired mod folder. there should be no overwrites with this pack
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                                          NOTE!!
This mod is not covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use this mod for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it unless it is part of a
full package after you ask me or a TMF member for permission.
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            Credits
-The Mirage Factory        the very original aircraft (see TMF Readme)
-daddyairplanes            skins, tgas, multiple ini edits
-Menrva, NightshadeP/R        testing. Nightshade often shows me my errors in screenshots he's just sharing for fun, while Menrva helps me with the more technical aspects
-Sundowner, ravenclaw_007,
yakarov79 and daddyairplanes    templates are a mix of layers as contributed by these four. compiled in current form by daddyairplanes
            About The Mirage Factory Rebuilt
Back in the early days of Wings Over series modding The Mirage Factory, lead by bpao was the peak of modding excellence. Many of their models are still heavily in
use today, 15 years later and still amongst the very best. This despite the team not creating any new mods since the passing of Oliver Anguille in 2009.
But time does move on, and the next generation of modders have ideas, techniques and tools not available back then. With the help of some of the original
modellers (who have copies of the original max files) we can update these fine aircraft for the 2020s. Rebuilt for new terrains and campaigns that were
just hopeful wishes over a decade ago.
    The Mirage in the logo is camoflaged, much like the real aircraft in later service. The "HD" has been replaced
with "Rebuilt" as what was HD in the 2010s is jsut standard today. Finally, the new logo thanks Oli, both for the aircraft that are still relevant today
and for the inspiration he's given to the modders that followed him.    
on behalf of The Mirage Factory (original and rebuilt) I thank you for downloading this mod, and hope you enjoy it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
20 July 2024

*************************************************************
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.
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        No Gun Shoguns: RF-4C Phantoms of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing
            A TMF Rebuilt skin pack
This skinpack brings the Photo Phantoms of the 15th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron, "Cotton Pickers" into the game. There are three skins: a SEA Wraparound skin, an European 1 skin from their final years in Okinawa, as well as a Hill Gray scheme from their final year at Tague AB in Korea.
            Required
A functional copy of any Strike Fighters 2 game except for SF2 North Atlantic (the only one without a native F-4 destroyed model)
The aircraft from the TMF Rebuilt RF-4C Late set, available here:

            Installation
unzip file, add objects folder to desired mod folder. there should be no overwrites
            Alternate Load Screens
if you want the alternate load screens rather that the ones that come with the existing aircraft, open the
"Alternate Loading Screens" folder, add that Objects folder to the desired mod folder. Allow overwrites
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                                          NOTE!!
This mod is not covered by the CombatAce Freeware Licensing agreement.
What this means is that you can only use this mod for your own use, you CANNOT re-upload it or any part of it unless it is part of a
full terrain package after you ask me or a TMF member for permission.
************************************************************************************************************************************************

            Credits
-The Mirage Factory        the very original aircraft (see TMF Readme)
-daddyairplanes            skins, tgas, multiple ini edits
-Menrva, NightshadeP/R        testing. Nightshade often shows me my errors in screenshots he's just sharing for fun, while Menrva helps me with the more technical aspects
-Sundowner, ravenclaw_007,
yakarov79 and daddyairplanes    templates are a mix of layers as contributed by these four. compiled in current form by daddyairplanes
            About The Mirage Factory Rebuilt
 Back in the early days of Wings Over series modding The Mirage Factory, lead by bpao was the peak of modding excellence. Many of their models are still heavily in use today, 15 years later and still amongst the very best. This despite the team not creating any new mods since the passing of Oliver Anguille in 2009.
 But time does move on, and the next generation of modders have ideas, techniques and tools not available back then. With the help of some of the original modellers (who have copies of the original max files) we can update these fine aircraft for the 2020s. Rebuilt for new terrains and campaigns that were just hopeful wishes over a decade ago.
 The Mirage in the logo is camoflaged, much like the real aircraft in later service. The "HD" has been replaced with "Rebuilt" as what was HD in the 2010s is jsut standard today. Finally, the new logo thanks Oli, both for the aircraft that are still relevant today and for the inspiration he's given to the modders that followed him.    
on behalf of The Mirage Factory (original and rebuilt) I thank you for downloading this mod, and hope you enjoy it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
20 July 2024
 
*************************************************************
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.
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                                  Hogs in Reserve: A-10A in Air Force Reserve Service, 1990s
This is a skin and decal mod to bring the A-10s of the US Air Force Reserves throughout the 1990s to SF2
It features skins for both the European 1 green skins as well as the Grey Compass Ghost scheme that the Hogs settled into as the 90s progressed.
Although considered a part time frorce, the AFRES hogs were quite busy throughout the 1990s supporting operations in the Balkans and over Northern Iraq. This mod has pinpointed the aircraft of each unit as accurately as possible within each unit
    
Note: the 706th Fighter Squadron is covered from 1996 on, not the aircraft the squadron used in Desert Storm. most of those went to the boneyard shortly after coming home as the squadron converted to F-16s for a few years.

        Included
Skins and decals for 4 AFRES A-10 squadrons: the 45th FS "IN", 47th FS "BD", 303rd FS "KC", and 706th FS "NO" post 1996.
        Required
Spectre8750s A-10A_93 found here
https://combatace.com/files/file/12476-a-10a-and-c-thunderbolt-ii-warthog-pack/
        or here
https://combatace.com/files/file/17877-23d-wing-pope-afb-1994/
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THESE SKINS WILL NOT WORK WITH THE STOCK THIRDWIRE A-10s!!!!!!!
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        Installation
acquire the A-10A_93 if you haven't already (seelinks above)
unzip, cut or copy "Objects folder to preferred mod folder
fly one weekend a month or several weeks on end!

        Credits
Sundowner -                 Skin Templates
daddyairplanes -          texture, tgas, load screen
TK -                                origianl game
 

*************************************************************
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.
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        3rd Wing Moves North
The 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing was slated to leave Clark AB in the Phillipines in 1992. However the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in June 1991 caused a much more rapid departure than planned from the Philippines. The 3rd Wing set up shop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska in December 1991, taking over from the 21st Wing that had been the host unit.
By January 1994, the 3 Wing had the 19th and 54th Fighter Squadrons operating F-15C and D Eagles, the 90th Fighter Squadron operating the F-15E Strike Eagle, The 517th Airlift Squadron operating the C-130H Hercules and the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron operating the E-3A Sentry
This mod sets up everything you need to send the 3rd Wing or any of its elements into battle in the mid 1990s. While primarily focused on the Pacific theater of operations, the 90th Fighter Squadron did participate in Operation Deny Flight in Europe from October 1995 until start of 1996.
        Included
Aircraft: F-15C/D_91, F-15E_92, C-130H3, E-3A  as well as the decals and pilots for these aircraft
Weapons for each aircraft as was available in the mid 1990s
Effects and sounds as needed to support the aircraft
        Installation
unzip, open the "2 mod folder" and place into the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
        Credits

----------F-15C/D_91, F-15E_92----------------------
Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
RavenClaw_007 -             Ejection Seats
JAT81500 -                       For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers -                  AfterBurner Mod.
AleDucat -                         ACES II ejection seat models.(orig)
Deuces -                            F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig)
Diego -                               Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig)
Fubar512 -                        For the FM work.(orig)
JimmyBib -                       F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig)
MoonJumper -                 Avionics work.(orig)
Sundowner -                     Textures.(orig)
Wpnssgt -                          Models, Textures.(orig)
Kesselburt -                      Original F-15C cockpit.(orig)
Brain32 -                            Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig)
331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
daddyairplanes-                new textures, tgas, minor ini work,

----------C-130H3----------------------
daddyairplanes-                new skins
Dels-                                    everything else
-------------E-3B----------------------
The Mirage Factory                 original E-3 mod and model
daddyairplanes                        skins, tga work, research
-------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
daddyairplanes-                new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research.
                    if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's  safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
Nightshade/PR -                my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up

Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
18 Jun 2024
*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************
 

52nd Fighter Wing 1994
This mod brings together all of the aircraft of the 52nd Fightere Wing at Spangdahlem AB, Federal Republic of Germany in 1994. It features historic serials and skins for the era
    Included
A-10A_93, F-16C/D_B50, F-15C/D_91 aircraft
Sounds, effects and decals for all of the above
Assorted Weapons
Special Fuel Tanks to allow selection from different aircraft.
    Installation
unzip, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to the mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
NOTE ON SPECIAL TANKS AND MIXED FLIGHTS
I HAVE SET UP A SERIES OF ROCKET/FUEL TANKS (MINUS THE ROCKETS) SO THAT FUEL TANKS OTHER THAN WHAT IS NATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE SELECTED, ALLOWING MIX FLIGHTS OF AIRCRAFT. THE TANKS FOR EACH AIRCRAFT IS IDENTIFIED BY A NUMBER AT FRONT (IE "370 GAL TANK") WHILE THE NON REGULAR ONES HAVE THE AIRCRAFT NAME IN FRONT (IE F-16 370 GAL TANK). THEY WILL APPEAR FOR THE MOST PART AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU SCROLL
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS, IT IS HIGHLY RECCOMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE F-16C, THEN CHANGE TO THE F-15 OR A-10 IN THE LOADOUT MENU SCREEN ( flightname 1-1 IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE LEAD). THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO USE ALL AVAILABLE WEAPONS, AS THE F-16 CAN CARRY ANYTHING THE A-10 OR F-15 CAN.

_____________________________________   UPDATE 3 Mar 24    _______________________________ ____________________________
                 data inis on F-16s updated based on work by FANATIC MODDER
                 Viper loadouts adjusted to automatically add HTS after 1994
                 loading screen changed for F-16C_B50
___   INSTALL UPDATE IF YOU DOWNLOADED BEFORE 3 MAR 24, INSTALL WHOLE PACKAGE IF AFTER 4 MAR 24   ______

    Credits
----------F-15C/D_91--------------------------
Viper63a -                         Cockpit work, skin template
Spudknocker -                  Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder -             Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters, ini edits creating F-15C_91
RavenClaw_007 -             Ejection Seats
JAT81500 -                       For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers -                  AfterBurner Mod.
AleDucat -                        ACES II ejection seat models.(orig)
Deuces -                           F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.(orig)
Diego -                              Modern USAF Pilot skins.(orig)
Fubar512 -                       For the FM work.(orig)
JimmyBib -                      F-15C cockpit flight control textures.(orig)
MoonJumper -               Avionics work.(orig)
Sundowner -                  Textures.(orig)
Wpnssgt -                       Models, Textures.(orig)
Kesselburt -                    Original F-15C cockpit.(orig)
Brain32 -                         Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.(orig)
331KillerBee, ravenclaw_007 -        SF2 Weapons Packs
daddyairplanes-             new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
(credits fixed on site 1 Mar 24 after input from Fanatic modder)
---------F-16C Block 50--------------------------
BPAO-                                  original model,                     
ravenclaw_007-                 additional model and pit work, skin templates (this version)            
Brain32, Jat, Crusader-    FM, Avionics                    
Sony Tuckson                    tech advice                    
Florian, Jat-                        Pilots                    
Stary-                                   MFD panel glas                
ravenclaw_007 and 331KillerBee-        Weapons-                    
daddyairplanes-                new textures, tgas, minor ini work,
---------F-16D Block 50--------------------------
ravenclaw_007-                 new (2022) Block 40 model based off of BPAO's original work
daddyairplanes -               main and data ini to convert the existing Block 40 into a Block 50. Both were very similar the main diference being the wiring for LANTIRN or HTS
ALL ELSE SEE F-16C BLOCK 50
---------A-10A_93 --------------------------
Wpnssgt -                                           Original model and post v3.0 3D Modifications.
Spectre8750, Russouk2004 -         3D Modifications
Spectre8750, Kesselbrut                 Cockpits
Sundowner -                                      Skin Templates
Diego -                                                USAF Pilot
Ravenclaw_007 -                              A-10 Aces II Seat
Spectre8750 -                                   Sounds
Stary, Dueces -                                 Effects
daddyairplanes -                             new  texture, tgas, loadout
-------------overall project------------------------------------------------------------------
TK -                     For the ThirdWire series of sims.
daddyairplanes-                new TW inspired loading screens, hangar screens, and research. if Frank Castle uses a f ck ton of bullets, it's  safe to say i used a f ck ton of research
Nightshade/PR -                my usual extra set of eyes to catch what i mess up

Thank you for downloading this mod and I hope you enjoy it
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
29 Feb 2024
*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************

                                    SENTRY '04:  USAF E-3B/C's of the 552nd ACW and PACAF
    Since 1976 the USAF has used the E-3 Sentry to control the air battlespace it finds itself in. Starting in 1995, the E-3 fleet began to recieve the Block 30/35 upgrade. These upgrades improved its communications, navigation, and electronic support equipment over the older versions. The most visible change was the ESM pods on the cheeks, and additional fairings on the chin and rear of the aircraft. These upgrades continued until the entire fleet was completed in fall of 2001.
   This mod represents the E-3B/C fleet at a time of major restructuring, with the 552nd Air Control Wing having reduced to 3 squadrons and the two PACAF squadrons (961st AACS at Kadena and 962nd AACS at Elmendorf) operating 3 of each.
            Included
This mod includes skin for the E-3B aircraft with fake pilot upgrades, skins and decals for all 5 squadrons active in 2004 as well as a 552nd ACW overall skin
            Installation
unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
            Known Issues
- The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when  AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
- The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
            Credits
Dave                                       the request that brought this about, and previous TMF associated work
The Mirage Factory             original E-3 mod and model
yakarov79                             NATO_AWACS (ESSM) pod model
daddyairplanes                    skins, tga work, research
 

*************************************************************
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.
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                                             Gunfighters!             366th Wing, Mountain Home's Mini Air Force in the 1990s
    In the 1990s, CSAF General Merril McPeak had a concept to test; expeditionary wings that had the entire range of capabilities to wage an air campaign. This lead to change for the 366th Fighter Wing, "Gunfighters", as they transitioned from a F-11 fighter unit to a composite wing, with bomber aircraft, tankers, and fighters specializing in air to air, SEAD and interdiction roles.
    The wing participated in several exercises and combat operations throughout the 1990s to validate the composite wing concept. Ultimately, economics of operating so many different aircraft types in one wing and base led to the consolodation of the Wing as a F-15E Strike Eagle unit.
    But, for about a decade, the Gunfighters hosted an entire mini air force, ready for its' nation's call to action. This mod is a tribute to that experiment.
        Installation
This package includes everything you need to get into action. Unzip the mod, ope the "2. Mod Folder", and place contents into your chosen mod folder. Allow overwrites as necessary.
        Credits(for original readmes and full details, see Credits folder contents)
B-1B                           - Bone Team original work, see credits in folder
B-52G_92                  - wpnssgt orig model, Kjakker some data ini edit
F-15C/D/E                - Original F-15 Superpack team(2010) and MudHen Maintenance Team (2016), see credits in folder
F-16C/D,                   - original model by BPAO, modified by ravenclaw007, pits by ravenclaw007
 Blocks 25 and 52
KC-135R                   - model by BPAO, orig skin by Sundowner, upsized template by yakarov79
weapons                  - by ravenclaw007 (ie AN/ASQ-213A, Mavericks) and KillerBee331 (Gunny's Weapons pack)
ACES2 seats           - Julhelm
ModUSAF pilots     - Deigo
new templates        - yakarov79 (KC-135), viper63 (F-15), jimbib (B-1B), ravenclaw007 (F-16).
        while i laid alot of new work on top, these fine modders had some solid foundations to build that success on
Test Team                - the usual suspects, allenjb42 and Nightshade/PR. big thanks as always for your input and extra sets of eyes on this
 
so what did DA do? whats included?
* B-1B                      new skins,
* B-52G_93             new skin, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
* F-15C/D_91         new skins, ini edits, removed a2g capabilty in C_91 (not a pound for air to ground!)
* F-15E_93              new skins, ini edited aircraft, adjusted loadouts
* F-16C/D B25        new skins,
* F-16C B52            new skins, ini edits, adjusted loadouts
* F-16D B52            new(ish) aircraft from D B42 model and C B52 data ini
* KC-135R               new skins
* new loading screens, tga for all aircraft
* AN/ASQ-213A           ini edits
* Other Weapons        some ini edits for base quantity or to limit stations
* research on all units to pin down aircraft numbers and identities
* packaging of every sound, effect, weapon, pilot and every thing else needed to get teh Wing into action
    
I hope that you enjoy flying and fighting this mod as much as i enjoyed creating it over the last year. Thank you for downloading this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes
14 Jan 2023
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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.
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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.
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                                                                                      SENTRY:  Aircraft of the NATO E-3A Component
    Since 1983, NATO has operated international squadrons of E-3A Sentrys, commonly referred to as AWACS from Geilenkirchen AB. Registered in Luxembourg due to international law, the NATO AEW&C Force held watch during the final decade of the Cold War, participated in operations over the Balkans and Libya, and assisted with US homeland defense after the attacks on 9/11/01.
    During the late 1990s, the NATO Sentry fleet gained upgrades in line with the USAF's Block 30/35 upgrades. These included distinctive fairings on the aircraft chin, cheek and tail housing ESM equipment. The aircraft retained their original E-3A designations after the upgrades.
    For several years, retired 707 airliners were also operated as trainers to reduce E-3 flying hours and as transports to support NAEWF missions as well as other NATO missions when available. These aircraft were designated CT-49A and operated unti the mid 2010s.
            Included
This mod includes skin for the E-3A, an E-3A_98 aircraft with fake pilot upgrades and CT-49A trainer aircraft, as well as decals and a set of ESM pods for the newer E-3A
            Installation
unzip mod, add contents of "2 Mod Folder" to mod folder of your choice. allow overwrites
            Known Issues
- The Sentry aircraft pull hard to port (left) when taking off. This only occurs when the player is hand flying the aircraft, when  AI or autopilot flies this is not an issue
- The cockpit is not a great match for the aircraft, however SF2 does not support any of their (E-3 or CT-49) original missions as player flyable and they were originally intended to be eye candy. Until we get a 3d modeller that wants to do a new E-3 or even 707 proper pit, this is how it will be.
            Credits
BPAO                              707 model
The Mirage Factory     original E-3 mod and model
yakarov79                     NATO_AWACS pod model
Dave                               putting the bug in my ear to do more than just one squadron of new Sentry work
daddyairplanes            skins, tga work, research

I hope you enjoy this mod as much as i have enjoyed creating it, and thank you for downloading it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
14 Jan 2024
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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.
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     Bye Bye Bitburg! Last Days of the 36th Fighter Wing in Germany
This skin pack is to represent the 36th FW with its 22nd and 53rd Fighter Squadrons during Bitburgs last two years of operations. During this time the 36th still deployed to Aviano AB  in support of Operation Deny Flight, the no fly zone over the former Yugoslavia.
            Included
- 3 F-15C skins
- 2 F-15D skins
all as historically accurate as currently possible
        Installation
first get the F-15C_91 aircraft, commonly found here

after you extract the F-15C_91 aircraft and put it into your aircraft folder
alternately you can use the F-15C_91 from this mod without having to hunt for it
 
unzip this mod. open "To Mods" Folder. place contents into your chosen mods folder and allow overwrites    

            Credits
Viper63                      templates for their F-15 skins
daddyairplanes        research, skin improvements, tga work

Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy flying it as much as i did creating it
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
24 Dec 2023

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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.
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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.
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                                                                                                                Liberty Wing '95: The 48th Fighter Wing in the Eagle Era
This mod is an all up unit mod featuring the 48th Fighter Wing and its three squadrons, the 492nd FS "Bolars", 493rd FS "Grim Reapers", and 494th FS "Panthers". The wing participated in some fashion in practically every military action of the 1990s: Northern Watch, Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, and Allied Force in 1999. These skins are accurate from 1994 until the end of 1996, and the serials accurate until the end of 1998. The Mod includes everything to have the Liberty Wing ready to go from install.
            Included
F-15C_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15D_91 with 493rd FS skin and ini updates
F-15E_92 with 492nd and 494th FS skins, "new" aircraft based on old F-15E
various weapons as would be used by these aircraft in the mid 1990s
sounds, effects, floght and other objects needed to make it all work
    
            Installation
unzip. place contents of "to mods" folder into your chosen mod folder. allow overwrites

            Credits
************************ Original F-15C/D/E **********************************
AleDucat     - For the nice ACES II ejection seat models.
Deuces         - For the F-15 Afterburner and weapon effects.
Diego         - For the Modern USAF Pilot skins.
Fubar512     - For the FM work.
JimmyBib     - For the F-15C cockpit flight control textures.
MoonJumper     - Avionics work.
Wpnssgt     - Models
Kesselburt     - Original F-15C cockpit.
Brain32     - Improved/new textures for F-15C cockpit.
Mago         - F-15E Cockpit.
331KillerBee     - SF2 Weapons Pack (basis for some of the weapons included).
JAT81500     - F-15E Cockpit avionics and HUD work.

************************ Mud Hen Maintenance Team **************************
Viper63a     - Upgraded Skins, Decals, Cockpit and Menu Screens.
Spudknocker     - Upgraded Flight Model and Weapons Loadout.
Fanatic Modder     - Upgraded Flight Model and Engine Emitters.
RavenClaw_007     - Freaking insane Weapons and Ejection Seats!
JAT81500     - For the excellent Florian Pilot upgrades!
Hi Ho Silvers     - AfterBurner Mod.

************************ this mod         ***************************
Viper63        - skin templates
ravenclaw    - weapons not in Gunny's pack such as the B61 special weapon and AGM-130 missiles
daddyairplanes    - research, new skins, tga work, various ini edits on aircraft and on stock weapons like Mk82; new hangar and loading screens, "new" F-15E (92) with different weapons groupings and more accurate to use the -229 engines

 ************************ overall         ***************************   
TK - For the ThirdWire series of sims.
 
Thank you for downloading this mod, i hope you enjoy flying it it as much as I enjoyed working on it.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
26 Dec 2023

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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.
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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.
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                                                                                  The Bombers of Oz: a 384th Bomb Wing skin for the B-1B_92
This skin represents the Bones of the Kansas based 384th Bomb Wing in their final years as a bomb wing. Recieving OZ tailcodes after teh transition from SAC to ACC, they served on 2 more years until the 384th was stood down and the bombers spread
between the Kansas ANG, Georgia ANG and the 366th Wing.
        Included
Skin and decals for the 384th Bomb Wing, set for the B-1B_92 model
        
        Required
either get the original B-1B_92 and assorted sounds, weapons and effects here:
  
  or from here if you dont want to sort through the whole super pack
           
 
                                                      Installation
- get the required aircraft from one of the two above sources (if you dont already have it)
- unzip, open "Bombers of OZ" folder, paste "Objects" folder into mod folder of your choice
- allow overwrites if any

                                                         Credits
Jimbib                                                                support with templates
daddyairplanes                                                 research, new skin, tga work
Dels and Bone Team                                       original model and skin
TK                                                                       the SF2 series as a whole
 
I hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
11 Nov 23
 
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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.
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Bloody Hundreth Tanking into the 90s: 100th ARW skin for the KC=135R
This skinpack is a representation of the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall during the 1990s. Tracing its lineage back to the 100th Bomb Group of WW2, the 100th has featured nose arts on its tankers throughout the year, often replicating or paying tribute to nose arts from the original Bloody Hundreth

        Included*
two skins; one 1993 in the Shamu scheme and one 1998 in the AMC grey scheme
decals for both skins including nose arts for all aircraft that had them

    Required
a legal functioning install of any SF2 version
KC-135R aircraft and sounds, found in the download section
   https://combatace.com/files/file/12454-mirage-factory-c-135ab-and-kc-135aer/
    Installation
unzip this mod, then install new mod folder categories to your mod folder (Aircraft to aircraft etc)
allow overwrites
fire up game, take off and go pass gas
    Known Issues
-This is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
-Also, the C-130 cockpit is not too accurate. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow). remember that there is no air to air refueling in game, so these are more eye candy than operational birds

*Wagner CD not included
 
            Credits
BPAO (Olivier Anguille, RIP) -     original model
Dave-                                              head of original released original project
Dels-                                               C-130 cockpit
yakarov79-                                    drogue basket model, original skin templates
Wrench-                                         tech advice, approval master extrodinaire
daddyairplanes-                           research, ini edits, texture and tga work, new additions to templates
 

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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.
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Working Past Retirement: Metrea KC-135R
This skinpack is a representation of the 4 KC-135R operated by Metrea Strategic Mobility. Bought from Singapore in 2019, these contract tankers are supporting USAF as well as NATO operations

        Included*
KC-135R (Civil) aircraft
two skins to highlight the blue Shamu scheme (3 serial numbers) and the Agean Ghost Scheme (1 serial number)
Cockpit and ini edits to make player flyable
drogue "weapon", addable in the loadout screens

    Required
a legal functioning install of any SF2 version
    Installation
unzip this mod, then install new mod folder categories to your mod folder (Aircraft to aircraft etc)
allow overwrites
fire up game, take off and go pass gas
    Known Issues
-This is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
-Also, the C-130 cockpit is not too accurate. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow). remember that there is no air to air refueling in game, so these are more eye candy than operational birds
- there are currently no wingtip MPRS pods for these aircraft. Once some have been sourced (via new aircraft model or pod model) they will be added in
-the Agean Ghost is not 100% accurate. there were not very good pics of the wings, plus model quirks meant some patches had to be put on each wing ot allow for color onthe airbrakes (all 4 of which were mapped to the two on the left wing)

*Wagner CD not included
 
            Credits
BPAO (Olivier Anguille, RIP) -                              original model
Dave-                                                                       head of original released original project
Dels-                                                                        C-130 cockpit
yakarov79-                                                             drogue basket model, original skin templates
Wrench-                                                                  tech advice, approval master extrodinaire
daddyairplanes-                                                    research, ini edits, texture and tga work, new additions to templates
            Big Thanks to
 Jimbib for research asssitance with the Metrea Agean Ghost camoflage
 
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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.
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Echoes Across the States: KC-135E Stratotanker's First 15 Years
This skinpack is a remod of the TMF KC-135E done years ago. While utilizing the same model, it now features a greatly improved texture set, ini performance enhancements and each of the skins is researched to be as accurate as is possible with current knowledge.

        Included *
two KC-135E versions, (82) and (92)
sixty (yes 60!) skins between the two versions. most Shamu based skins also feature nose arts
Cockpit and ini edits to make player flyable
drogue "weapon", addable in the loadout screens

    Required
a legal functioning install of any SF2 version
    Installation
unzip this mod, then install new mod folder categories to your mod folder (Aircraft to aircraft etc)
allow overwrites
fire up game, take off and go pass gas
    Known Issues
-This is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesnt support air to air refueling so the best to be done is set up a recon mission and then park it in an orbit.
- Also, the C-130 cockpit is not too accurate. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow). remember that there is no air to air refueling in game, so these are more eye candy than operational birds
- dont manuever aggressively. aggressive manuvering will cause a deep stall. its a huge pain to recover from as a player (firewall the throttle, set flaps to landing, yank stick back and hold). any AI wingmen wont make it trying to follow you
*Wagner CD not included
            Credits
BPAO (Olivier Anguille, RIP) -     original model
Dave-                                             head of original released original project
Dels-                                              C-130 cockpit
guruu-                                            E8engine sound for the TF33s
yakarov79-                                    drogue basket model, original skin templates
PeacePuma-                                 research assist, tga work on FACH skin
Menrva-                                         data ini edits(mainly collision boxes)
Wrench-                                         tech advice, approval master extrodinaire
daddyairplanes-                           research, ini edits, texture and tga work, new additions to templates
TK-                                                  the overall game in all its modability
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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.
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USAF/NATO E-3 Sentry Pack
 
This mod will put the TF33 powered E-3 Sentry in game. It includes the original model and a Block 30/35 model
with the ESM fairings on the cheeks and chin. 31 Historical serial numbers are incluled for USAF, 18 for NATO.
Skins are FAIRLY historical although accurate representation of units by tail stripe was difficult due to
lack of Photos with documentation.
 
INSTALLATION
Same as any other mod. Unzip, cut and past to mods folder. allow merge with Aircraft and Decals folders.
 
INCLUDED
E-3A with a 77, 83, ODS and 94 skin as well as NATO
E-3C Blk30/35 with a 97 and NATO skin and ESM pods added
ESM and fakepilot objects for pilots folder
 
CREDITS
TMF- the original 3D modeland original USAF skin.
Florian- NATO skins and tweeks to USAF. While I prefer decals, these are good enough I only had to do
serial numbers and nose badges. Also provided the original inspiration for the ESM pods part of the mod
yakarov79- the fake pilot ESM pods
Dave- consultation and approvals on the original project
Daddyairplanes- serial numbers, new arrangement for skins, general ini editing
TW- the base moddable game

Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy it
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
5 Oct 2015

43rd Airlift Wing Pope AFB 2000
Hello everyone, this is a simple skin and decal set to represent the 43rd Airlift Wing and the aircraft it had on hand around the turn of the century.

You will need a C-130E SKE aircraft for this mod. you can find them either in Dels C-130 Superpack #1
or my 23rd Wing Package
 
 
once you have that, just unzip, add to the mod folder of your choice and allow overwrites.

Credits
daddyairplanes        skin and tga work, new loading screen
Dels                            C-130E_SKE model, original templates
 
Thank you for checking this out, and I hop you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
8 July 2023
 
 
 
 
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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.
 

TMF Boeing 707-300 Comprehensive Skinpack
This mod will replace the individual skins for the TMF 707 and adds my multi airline skins to it, covering the eras from the early 1960s until the late 1980s and will add some eye candy to your parking ramps or make for interesting intercept and escort targets
    INSTALLATION
This is only a skin pack with some additional items. First you will need the original located here:
then unzip and add this mod as well. allow overwrites.
You can delete the previous skins if you want, as they are represented in the skin pack
IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN NATIONS.INI, ADD FROM THE GIVEN TEXT FILE. This is for heavily modded installs
    INCLUDED
Decal sets covering most major users from 1959 until 1989
Skins to cover that time period in 9 blocks, with bare metal base skins
Nations and Formations ini for the "Airline" nation
    KNOWN ISSUES
Number 1:  THIS THING IS BIG! the fuselage tgas are 2048x2048 (working with details over an entire fuselage rather than basic colors
and curves) and the biggest sets are representing 32 airlines in their era! So this is not for the small of HDD space
Number 2: Due to quirks in the model, and ease for the modder it is not 100% aligned as in RL. the cabin windows are a little lower (which
allowed the logos to go one easier), and the curves tend to stop short of the radome.
Number 3: this uses the Herc pit to be flyable. I ad it to be able to check the decals, but leave it for those that may want to use it.
The pit is a piss poor match however, both with frames blocking and the higher tech than available even into the 80s for civilian birds
It is meant as eye candy, not operational missions.
Number 4: due to the size of things, some of the lettering is not to legible when you get close to it. Again, eye candy, its meant to be seen
from the runway when taking off or on an intercept. If your that close to see "hey it really is fuzzy" you will probably collide. Besides, the
thing is huge as is at teh current tga size
    UNSOLICTED ADVICE
I am one of those that likes all encompassing mods. If you have a certain era you would rather focus on, by all means delete the other eras
that you don't need. Again this thing is huge, but covers almost every user from 1959 through 1989.

    CREDITS
aircraft model - TMF, BPAo
tga, bare metal skin, ini work - daddyairplanes
original game -TK
test team -allenjb42, Nightshade/PR, yakarov79. they caught a huge tho buried mistake, so many thanks to you guys!

Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy
Kevin Unruh (daddyairplanes)
 8 April 2018

                                                                                                                 7th Wing 1995: Bones and Herks of Dyess
This mod represents the 7th Wing in 1995. The 7th was one of the USAF's experiments with composite wings, this one featuring strategic bombers and tactical airlifters based at Dyess AFB, Texas. Many of the airlifters were involved with Provide Promise, the humanitarian relief flights into Sarajevo in the 1990s while the B-1Bs were involved with building up the Bones conventional capabilities at the same time
        INSTALLATION
UNZIP, OPEN "INTO MOD FOLDER" FOLDER, PLACE THREE FOLDERS INSIDE(OBJECTS, SOUNDS, EFFECTS) INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
        Included
B-1B_92 and C-130H3 aircraft
2 skins each per aircraft
weapons, sounds, effects and pilots from original packs

Credits
Original B-1B_92    Bone Team (see orig. readme)
Original C-130H3    Dels (see orig readme)
skins, tgas, ini edits, patches, load and hangar screens
            daddyairplanes

I hope that you enjoy this mod as much as I did making it.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023    

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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.
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                                                                                                        Third Wire A-7D Templates
Template set based off of the TW A7E, but geared to the A-7D
includes xcf for GIMP users and psd for Photoshop users
 
Credits
Wrench                      original Thirdwire A-7E templates, I added my work on top of his originals
daddyairplanes        addtional skins, panels and stencils and unit marking lay outs specific to the D model, tga templates used for other markings and bmp patches
 

daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023    

*************************************************************
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.
 
 

                                                                   Stealth SLUFs : A-7D in service with the 4450th Tactical Group
This mod adds several new skins to showcase the stock ThirdWire A-7D as it appeared with the 4450th Tactical Group in the 1980s. The mod features their special version of the European 1 camo scheme as well as the SEA wraparound they appeared in for about the first year of operation.
The 4450th Tactical Group was the first unit to operate the then ultra secret F-117A Nighthawk. In order to maintain a cover other than "Stealth Fighter", the group also operated around a dozen A-7Ds to develop "avionics for the A-7D". They flew the Corsair II from mid 1981 until 1989, after the F-117A program became public a few mnths prior.
            REQUIREMENTS
This mod requires you to have STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EUROPE for the A-7D_75 and _78 it is based on.
        INSTALLATION
UNZIP MAIN FOLDER, PUT OBJECTS FOLDER INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
            Included
2 Aircraft :                        A-7D_78, A-7D_83
Skins and tga sets         covers three major eras of the unit's existence, as well as a suprise skin
historic serials                well, fairly historic. this was a tough nut to crack and airframes are matched to units as best as possible.
weapons                          regular bombs modded by me to boost base supply levels. Precision guided weapons added given the focus of the Group
ini edits                            mostly tweaking weapons loadouts.

Credits
Wrench                      original Thirdwire A-7D templates, I added my work on top of his originals
KillerBee331             weapons pack that most non stock weps are drawn from
malibu43                   2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes        skin and tga work, ini edits, new patches and load screens, butt load of research
TW                             stock A-7D models
i hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed making it

daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023    

*************************************************************
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.
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                                                                SLUFs of the Flying Tigers: A-7D in service with the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing  1975-1981
This mod adds several new skins to showcase the stock ThirdWire A-7D as it appeared with the 23rd TFW in the late 1970s. The mod features the classic SEA camo scheme with white markings as well as the SEA wraparound scheme with black markings.
            REQUIREMENTS
This mod requires you to have STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EUROPE for the A-7D_75 and _78 it is based on.
            Included
4 Aircraft :                      A-7D_75, A-7D_78
Skins and tga sets       covers both schemes used by the 23rd. years are apporximate, as aircraft swapped between squadrons semi regularly
historic serials             well, fairly historic. this was a tough nut to crack and airframes are matched to units as best as possible.
weapons                       regular bombs modded by me to boost base supply levels.
ini edits                         mostly tweaking weapons loadouts.
        INSTALLATION
UNZIP MAIN FOLDER, PUT OBJECTS FOLDER INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER

Credits
Wrench                 original Thirdwire A-7D templates, I added my work on top of his originals
KillerBee331        weapons pack that most non stock weps are drawn from
malibu43              2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes    skin and tga work, ini edits, new patches and load screens, butt load of research
TW                         stock A-7D models

            Still with me? Heres the list of included units
*74th TFS    *75th TFS    *76th TFS
plus a couple of aircraft marked as Boss Birds for the 23d TFW    

            Your still reading? GO ON, go fly the mod!
I hope that you enjoy this mod as much as I did making it.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023    

*************************************************************
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.
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                                                                                                                         SLUFs on Guard: A-7D in Air National Guard service 1974-1993
This mod adds several new skins to showcase the stock ThirdWire A-7D as it appeared in Air National Guard service. This mod includes two "new" A-7 variants based off the stock A-7D_78, mainly for ease of incorporating skins and saving 500MB of space!
The A-7D Corsair II (most commonly called the SLUF) first entered service in the Air Guard with the 188th Tactical Fighter Squadron, New Mexico ANG, in early 1974. The SLUF went on to serve with 16 different squadrons of the ANG, 15 of which are presented here (Arizona's 162nd TFS was the schoolhouse and flew predominantly A-7K two seaters). The A-7D finally bowed out of USAF service when the 162d Fighter Squadron, Ohio ANG, retired theirs in early 1993.
            REQUIREMENTS
This mod requires you to have STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 EUROPE for the A-7D_75 and _78 it is based on. You could adapt rename the skins for use with the A-7D found in SF2 or SF2V,
but thats 5 files in 60 some skins.
        INSTALLATION
UNZIP MAIN FOLDER, PUT OBJECTS FOLDER INTO DESIRED MOD FOLDER
            Included
4 Aircraft:                           A-7D_75, A-7D_78, A-7D_83, A-7D_88,
59 Skins and tga sets      covers the major schemes used by all covered units
historic serials                  well, fairly historic. this was a tough nut to crack and airframes are matched to units as best as possible.
nose arts                           for the gray 112th TFS (Ohio ANG) and all 149th TFS (Virginia ANG)
weapons                           regular bombs modded by me to boost base supply levels. other weapons that could be seen later in life added too including the LANA FLIR pod
ini edits                             mostly tweaking weapons loadouts. Air Guard SLUFs were more likely to carry basic bomb loads rather than the precision guided toys. and rarely had tanks

                    Credits
Nyghtfall, Svetlin    AN/AAR-45 LANA skin. Nyghtfall did the bulk of the psd work, Svetlin the panel lines and was kind enough to share it with me.
Wrench                    original Thirdwire A-7D templates, I added my work on top of his originals
KillerBee331           weapons pack that most non stock weps are drawn from
malibu43                2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes      skin and tga work, ini edits, new patches and load screens, butt load of research
TW                           stock A-7D models

            Still with me? Heres the list of included units
Michigan         07th TFS         Ohio                     112th TFS        Colorado           120th TFS
Iowa(IA)          124th TFS       Oklahoma           125th TFS        Virginia              149th TFS
Arizona           152d  TFS        Ohio                    162d  TFS         Ohio                   166th TFS
Iowa(HA)        174th TFS        South Dakota    175th TFS        New Mexico     188th TFS
Puerto Rico    198th TFS        South Carolina  157th TFS        Pennsylvania    146th TFS
 
            Your still reading? GO ON, go fly the mod!
 
 
I hope that you enjoy this mod as much as I did making it.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 Jun 2023    

*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************
 

23d Wing Pope AFB 1994
In the 1990s, the USAF experimented with composite wings that would have everything needed within a single unit for deployment into a regional fight.
The 23 Wing was formed in 1992 to bring about this vision, as applied to direct support of US Army forces. By 1994, 4 squadrons were ready at Pope AFB NC
to support the US Army's 82d ABN DIV at neighboring Fort Bragg. The 2d and 41st Airlift Squadrons flying the C-130E Hercules, the 74th Fighter Squadron flying
the F-16C/D Block 40 Vipers, and the 75th Fighter Squadron flying the A-10A Warthog. As is tradition for the 23d Wing, which traces its lineage to the
Flying Tigers of World War 2, every aircraft in the wing sported a sharks mouth.
This mod brings together everything needed to get the 23d Wing into the fight. Complete aircraft (including a newly revamped F-16D Block 40 from ravenclaw007), period specific weapons, sounds and effects.
Included
Viper Team F-16C Block 40 and 75th FS skin
ravenclaw007/Viper Team F-16D Block 40 and 75th FS skin
Dels C-130E_SKE with 2d ALS, 41st ALS Grey and 23d Wing Euro 1 skins
Various period specific weapons (actively in use 1994-1996)
Installation
unzip folder * drop into mod folder of your choice * allow overwrites
Known Issues
The C-130 and its weapons are primarlily eye candy. There are unfortuneatly no paratroop drop missions in SF2, and so if you want to drop say 1/325 INF onto a drop zone,
you will need to select a recon mission and punch those partarooper out by hand
I have been having issues getting the LAPES Sheridan tank to create a "crater" after dropping. it is still included for the visuals of puching a tank out the back of a Herk,
and because there was still an Airborne Armor Bn at Bragg in 1994. But at this time the tank will disappear on contact with the ground
 
Credits
Viper Team               all F-16 models included
ravenclaw_007         tweeked F-16D model and templates (C and D)
Dels                           C-130E_SKE model
killerbee331             original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
malibu43                  2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
XRAY                         base skin for 75th FS 94
yakarov79                LAPES M551 Sheridan and tech support with said tank
daddyairplanes       skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
test team                 NightshadeP/R, allenjb42
and special thanks to   William Godwin (callsign Radio), 23d Wing Historian at Moody AFB

I hope you enjoy this mod. After 12 years total at Ft Bragg (all but 4 of them seeing the Hogs overhead near everyday) this one was a bit more personal than some other mods
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
4 July 2022
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After further research on other Hog units, and closer examination of the TW model, i have included Spectre8750's A-10A_93 model with updated numbers list.
I also changed several serials after determining that they were at other bases in 1995. The deduction I used to find the C-130 serials didnt work as well
for the Hogs. But it is fixed and I even discovered two Tiger Shark Hogs that were still in Euro 1 camoflage at the time. The A-10A_93 features two skins for
the bulk of the gray birds and the two green ones.
*************************************************************
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.
*************************************************************
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THIS AIRCRAFT MOD OR ANY PART OF IT MUST NOT BE HOSTED OR
POSTED FOR DOWNLOAD ON ANY OTHER WEBSITE WITHOUT EXPRESS
PERMISSION FROM THE COYOTE AEROSPACE TEAM, 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.
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                                    The Last CAstles: The B-52G at Castle AFB 1992-94
This mod creates a B-52G_92 to represent the last 24 G models in service from mid 1992 through early 1994 at Castle AFB. The mod has two skins for the 93rd Bomb Wing and the 34th Bomb Squadron. The 34th BS was a remote based part of the 366th Wing at the time.
     Included: B-52G_92 aircraft that is based off of my previous update to the B-52G_89. Two skins to showcase the two units. Weapons, effects and sounds from the previous mod are included.
    Historical Notes: While the aircraft as a whole is capable of carrying AGM-142 cruise missiles, only the 8 aircraft of the 34th BS were actually configured to carry these.
 Installation:unzip. put all folders into desired mod folder. Allow overwrites as needed.
 
        Contributors
     -original B-52 Mega Era Pack: original project lead Dave, original model by wpnssgt, original cockpit by Dels
     -yakarov79: ini edit assistance (weapons grouping)
     -KJakker: data.ini edit assistance, revisions to cockpit, countermeasure strength, revised weapons
     -daddyairplanes: ini edits, weapons ini edits to boost numbers available in game, adjustment of effects to simulate water injection on takeoff. ini edits to create B-52G_92 aircraft with specific data ini edits, and edit to original Popeye data link pod for carriage on the BUFF
     -Third Wire: for the original game
I hope you enjoy this mod.
Daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
31 December 2022