daddyairplanes

This is The Mirage Factory's E-3A Sentry packaged as an individual aircraft for SF2 series. Included is a NATO skin by AmokFloo, the original 552d Flagship skin, and skins representing each squadron that flies the Sentry. Also included are decals for all NATO assigned aircraft and the Core 23 aircraft purchased by the USAF in the 70's. This should add some airborne eye candy to your installs, particularly Europe and the Middle East.
 
To install simply drop the folders into the correct areas of your mods folder.
 
Thank you to The Mirage Factory, AmokFloo, Dave and several others for their work on this project. i hope you enjoy this mod, and lets see how can form their favorite fighter on the wing long enough for a screenie!
 
Daddyairplanes

This is a modification of the original F-4D LORAN by mppd and brought to Gen2 standard by Wrench. I merely added the parts that made it a LORAN bird to the stock F-4D_78 and added four skins and three units from my skin/decal pack. As with most of my main install this mod deals with the post Vietnam era to the end of the Cold War.
 
After involvement in Southeast Asia wound down in 1973 the ARN-92 LORAN Phantoms were sent to 3 units for the precision strike role. These were:
23d TFS 52d TFW Spangdahlem AB West Germany
457th TFS AFRES Carswell AFB TX
704th TFS AFRES Bergstrom AFB TX
 
This mod highlights these units in all tactical paint schemes used by the F-4.
Thank you for downloading this mod, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
 
Daddyairplanes
4 Jul 2011

This is a simple mod adding DECM pods to the stock F-4J. Most of the rest of the aircraft is stock although i did add SPillone104s exhaust mods as are present on most of my Phantoms. I have more in progress as part of a larger pack but thought that you all might enjoy having this out there in the meantime. HUGE thanks to mppd for sending me his work on the DECM, without which this would not be possible!
 
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh

As the title says, this adjusts the SEA scheme in game to accept the later year Units. Earlier Phantom models have a second skin named SEA73, while later models just have their decal ini's editted. I have also included the effects, weapons and sounds from my Post Vietnam Pack as well as some new loading screens. This also includes the 95% finished version of my all ube squadronlist.ini, now with many place holders so that patching should not throw the squadrons into disarray.
 
Created in Full5 merged, but should work in any stand alone SF2 version except for NA. Will need SF2Europe for the D and E _75 and _78.
 
Install is the same as always. For further questions please consult the readme.
 
Any issues with tailcodes, please post a screenshot with your question or gripe. And do remember, this is meant for after 1973, so the tailcodes will not be the same.
In fact many Vietnam era users will have blank tails as they no longer flew the Phantom after 1973-74. If you want that user, regular USAFCamo1 is left alone for all models prior to 1975.
 
I hope you enjoy this mod!
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

This corrects one of the main faults of the USAF Skinpack in the DLC store, white tailcodes! I also have included many additional units as well as a Word document detailing which tactical units flew the Phantom in its later service with the USAF. I also have included many of the improvements from my previous post Vietnam pack, as well as my mostly finished squadronlist.ini. That ini is set up so that there will be minimal interuption from future patches, and DOES include all tactical Phantom phlyers, at least in US service.
 
NOTE: all paint schemes came about in 1978 or later. as such i have not included any units that did not fly the Phantom in that timeframe. If you pick a Phantom unit that changed over after 1974, it will have a blank tail!!!
ALSO NOTE: a few of the ADC units (like the 111th FIS of the Texas ANG) used a different system for serial numbers than the skins in here. Please read the document on Phantom units before griping that i missed someone!!!
 
Installation is same as usual, unzip, copy to mod folders and allow overwrite.
 
Finally, with one exception I have not included the skins themselves. To all the oldtimers here, i know that skins are usually fairgame. However, given that is the point of this DLC, i opted not to include the whole skin to avoid pissing off TK and getting skins locked.The exception is the F-4C_67, as he did not include that in the DLC.
 
I hope that you all enjoy this mod.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

Semi Historical Hill AFB F-105D Skins
 
The 466th TFS, USAF Reserve, was lhe last operator of the F-105 Thunderchief. They flew their last mission before converting to the F-16A in 1984. Due to how
long they flew the 'Thud' and their proximity to Ogden Air Logistics Center, where many aircraft go to be repainted, they flew 3 Thuds in colors other than the traditional SEA camo. Those schemes (SEA Wraparound, European 1, and a one off Desert scheme based on the pattern of the first two) are represented here.
Also provided are black tailcode for the 466th ('HI') and 50 black serial numbers. Sorry only 50 as the Thud was getting rarer by that time. The first 10 serials are
historical with the first 3 being the ones used by the aircraft so painted. the other
40 numbers are redone TW serials spanning FY59-62.
This is not a completely accurate rendition, the pattern is different than T.O. 1-1-4
states for SEA Wraparound and Euro 1. What I did was to wraparound the stock skin, then
swap the colors (as was done IRL). I also did not do the nose art's for the aircraft
due to other commmitments, and lack of time.
Much credit goes to :
ludo.54m for his templates, which allowed me more freedom to color while keeping the
panel lines and rivets
Soulfreak, both for the idea and material support with references
TK for the stock bird and decals
the greater CA community for support and education over the years
Included in the mod are
Desert, Euro 1 and SEA Wraparound skins
my Expanded Squadronlist.ini, which puts 466th TFS as selectable in menu
the Photoshop templates I used to create this mod.
Installation
unzip the files, copy and paste to the appropriate folders. Allow merging of
Aircraft and Decal folders. Enjoy
 
Thank you for downloading this mod!
daddyairplanes aka
Kevin Unruh
16 Jan 2013

This mod extends the in game life of the F-105 to match the real 1981 through 1984 retirements. It
features skins for the early 70's, late 70's, early 80's and a special skin featuring the noseart of the
149th TFS of the Virginia ANG. The markings are as accurate as I can find through several days of searching
the web for photos of the listed units.
 
- Required: You will need SF2, SF2 Europe or SF2 Vietnam for the stock F-105D_66.
 
- Included: Skins for 4 ANG and 3 AFRES F-105 operators. I have not included the Georgia ANG as that is
represented in the F-105G mod.
Also Included is an F-105F_66 aircraft. While the majority of F's were
used as Weasels, conversion and proficiency traning still had to take place. Every Thud fighter squadron
had at least 1 F on the books.
Data.ini's have been edited also to reflect proper service years.
 
- Credits: The Wrench, for his rerelease of ArmourDave's F-105F pack, as well as a few parts of TGAs that I
used from his F-100D ANG skinpack.He even answered a stupid question by yours truly.
 
TK, for the stock Thuds and ability to mod this game we call SF2.
and me? well i just
 
 
//////////////////////////////// THUD ANG AND AFRES UNITS ////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
- 119th TFS, New Jersey ANG 1970-1973
- 127th TFS, Kansas ANG 1971-1978 (RTU for F-105s in USAF after 71)
- 128th TFS, Georgia ANG 1979-1983 (only ANG Weasel unit, flew G, not represented in this pack)
- 141st TFS, New Jersey ANG 1964-1981 (actually flew the B model)
- 149th TFS, Virginia ANG 1971-1981
- 457th TFS, AFRES Carswell AFB 1971-1978 (flew the Thunderstick II model)
- 465th TFS, AFRES Tinker AFB 1971-1981 (was originally the 305th TFS for first 13 months. Due to short
timespan, left as 465th)
- 466th TFS, AFRES Hill AFB 1971-1984 (initially flew B models, moved on to D in 1981)
 
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
I hope that you enjoy this mod and bring some old school weekend warrior pain to Warsaw Pact or Parani forces!
 
Kevin Unruh aka
Daddyairplanes

BuNo/ Serial Number mod for Stock F-4B and F-4Js
 
This is a mod to add historical BuNos to the stock Phantoms. when researching Bunos for other Phantom models, i got the numbers for the
B and J models first then took one hundred that survived to be retired as N or S models and did not crash with fatalities. this mod features the
B and J numbers i started with,as well as the BuNos for the mig killers. I also adjusted data ini for smokier engines.
 
ALL numbers after 099 are historical MiG killers, with a few that were already in the ones i had previously completed
 
Installation: open the main folder, then the Stock folder. add the 3 folders inside to the mod folder of your choice, allowing overwrites and merges.
if you have the USN/USMC DLC skinpack (DLC18) then open the DLC folder and follow the same directions above.
 
 
Included: over 100 Buno's with 4 digit big and full Buno small for the F-4B and J
adjusted decal ini's for all relevant skins
spillone104s J79 effects and data.ini conversion to put them to use
loading screens for each type
 
***************IMPORTANT NOTICE******************IMPORTANT NOTICE************************************************************************************
This pack focuses on the gull gray over white and overall gull gray schemes. The Marines gave up the last B's in 1978, and the J's were retired around 1983.
It was the N's and S's that wore most of the camo schemes and so i did not add any other color numbers than black. anyone wanting different colors is welcome
to PM me for a tutorial on how to change decals in GIMP. this is again intended for the stock skins, not a major rework of the skins/decals
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CREDITS
TK for the overall game
Spillone104 for the J79 exhaust effect
macelena, Slartibartfast, Muesli and whiteknight0664 and for being my crash test volunteers in checking this thing
 
 
hope you enjoy this little mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

this is a batch of squadron, wing and other patches i've used in the last year to enhance some of my mods. all are named for the unit they represent, names will likely have to be changed in your own mods to fit what you're doing. feel free to use them on skins or tga.
 
as the title implies, these are Cold War era markings. where i could find and or as applies, they will say TACTICAL Fighter Squadron. these are not just knockoffs from Wikipedia's title page for the different units.
 
no readme, if i have copied someone elses file and not credited please let me know. however i am 99.9% certain this is all me phishing Google images over the course of a year.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka Daddyairplanes

Upgrade for Veltro2k's C-141B Starlifter
 
This mod brings about several historical skins for the C-141B Starlifter by Veltro2K.
This mod adds several Euro 1 schemes, historical serial numbers as well as representation
of most every operational airlift unit that operated the C-141B.
 
Installation: unzip and install into your mods folder. Allow overwriting if needed.
This mod can run in any and all versions of SF2.
 
Included: 2 MAC White over Grey skin, including a skin for the final C-141B in service
3 European 1 schemes
2 Overall grey schemes, featuring units from the 90s and mid 2000s
reworked data.ini adjusting the loadout in the cargo bay
vehicle cargo to load into the cargo bay
 
KNOWN ISSUE: the refueling markings on top are shown via tga. that tga projects a weird grey line on the left side of the fuselage only. there is not a
fix at this time. how ever it is most noticeable on the white over grey and even then only at very close range. it is less noticeable on the
camoflaged schemes. this will be fixed when possible, my apologies for any inconvienence. I felt that how it appears at normal viewing
range vs time to fix, it was ready to release.
 
Credits: Veltro2k- original 3d model and overall grey skin
Wrench- various assorted questions answered
KillerBee331- weapons pack from which the vehicles came
Daddyairplanes- data.ini edit, Euro 1 skin variants, decals, vehicle cargo loads
 
thanks to Dave, Wrench, Viggen, Geary, Muesli and Veltro2k for taking a look at this bird before release
 
 
Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope that you enjoy it.
 
Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
2/15/2015

Skinpack for Veltro2k's C-5 Galaxy
 
This mod brings about several historical skins for the C-5A Galaxy by Veltro2K. This mod adds several Euro 1 schemes, historical
serial numbers for both A and B model Galaxies as well as representation of most every airlift unit that operated the C-5.
 
Installation: unzip and install into your mods folder. Allow overwriting if needed. This mod can run in any and all versions of SF2.
 
Included: reworked MAC White over Grey skin (original by Gebrueder)
4 European 1 schemes, two for the C-5A, one for the C-5B and one featuring both
2 Overall grey schemes, featuring units from the 90s and mid 2000s
reworked data.ini changing in game designation to C-5 Galaxy and adjusting the loadout in the cargo bay
vehicle cargo to load into the cargo bay
 
KNOWN ISSUE: the refueling markings on top are shown via tga. that tga projects a weird grey line on the left side of the fuselage only. there is not a fix
at this time. how ever it is most noticeable on the white over grey and even then only at very close range. it is less noticeable on the camoflaged schemes. this will be fixed when possible, my apologies for any inconvienence. I felt that how it appears at normal viewing range vs time to fix, it was ready to release.
 
Credits: Veltro2k- original 3d model and overall grey skin
gebrueder- original MAC white over grey skin
Geary- assistance with template
Wrench- assorted question support and narrowing of decal placement from his improvements on Veltro's original
Daddyairplanes- data.ini edit, Euro 1 skin variants, decals, vehicle cargo loadouts
KillerBee331- weapons pack that most cargo items are derived from
TK- original game, files that M-60(D) cargo item is derived from
 
 
Thank you for downloading this mod and i hope that you enjoy it.
 
Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
2/15/2015

CFM E-3 Sentrys
by daddyairplanes
 
This mod adjusts Veltro2k's E-3D release to add all 3 E-3 versions that used CFM-56 engines. Included are the RAF's D model, French AF's F model and Royal Saudi AF's A model.
 
Installation
Unzip. Install into desired mod molder. Allow merging and overwrites
 
Known Issues
No there is not an ESM kit for the E-3F at this time. If a 3d modeller is able to assist in the future one may be added via fakepilot. However the French birds are the only ones to use that bit of equipment, so it is somewhat low priority.
 
Aircraft Included
Sentry AEW.1 (E-3D), E-3F Sentry and E-3A Sentry RSAF
 
Credits
Veltro2k: original model and original hangar screen for the E-3D
daddyairplanes: ini edit to create E-3A_RSAF and E-3F, new hangars for mentioned aircraft based on original in E-3D, tga and ini edit work. improved D model skin and tga
TK: the original moddable game
Dave, eburger68: technical consultations on in game behavior
 
I hope you enjoy this humble little mod.
 
7 Sep 2015
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

C-17 Globemaster III Upgrade
by daddyairplanes
 

This mod upgrades Veltro2k's C-17 Globemaster III to incorporate all tactical USAF and all foreign users. It has skins for all 9 C-17 operators as well as time specific in the USAF and a couple of fictional skins (15 in all). The base skin has been updated by Flogger23 and myself, and ini updated by yours truly.
 
***************************** Installation: ********************************
unzip, copy to mods folder, allow overwrite if needed.
 
*****************************Known Issues********************************
-The cockpit is nonexistant. These are mainly as AI and the mission set for transports is limited so this will probably not be fixed soon
-while cargo statements are included in the data.ini, there is a wall at the back of the cargo bay that prevents the interior from being seen. If this is remodeled, i will include cargo "weapons" and tweek the positions.
-the Qatar VIP skin does not have "Qatar" decal on the bottom. It left a mark on the right side as a tga and was too screwy looking being on the seam of the skin so i left it off.
 
*********************Contibutors and Thanks to: ********************
Veltro2K- created the original model
Flogger23- reworked the skin for better looking panel lines and other features
Lazarus1177- pointing out to use jpeg rather than bmp. Learn something new everyday
daddyairplanes- tga work, ini editting, stubborn determination to see more than just one unit on a skin
airliners.net- loading and hangar screens
Dave, Muesli, Flogger23, Viggen, Lazarus1177, allenjb42- other sets of eyes to catch what i screwed up on
 
I hope you enjoy this mod and airlift the troops right to the enemies doorstep.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
9 Sep 2015

This mod represents the Israeli Air Force's Stratofreighter tankers. It has several historically accurate serials based on available photographs
and a decal sheet set. For simplicity I chose to release this as a skin for the C-97G rather than ini editing the radomes off for a proper B377.
 
Included
One skin for the aircraft and one folder for the decals
 
Required
Veltro2k and Wrench's C-97G Stratofreighter mod : http://combatace.com/files/file/15862-sf2-boeing-c-97-cargo-hc-97-ars-pak/
 
Installation
download, unzip, allow merging. should not need overwrite permission.
 
Research material: Google image search, IsraDecal 1:72 IDF B377 Stratofrieghter decal set

Credits
 
Veltro original model and skin
Wrench general layout of decal.ini and tga, skin psd (extra thanks, saved alot of time Sir!)
daddyairplanes fine tune of decals, Anak skin and decal.ini edits
Wrench and NEILS checking that i didn't do too bad a job on this project
 
yes very similar credits to another mod!
 
i hope that you enjoy this mod.
 
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
2 Nov 2015

FM and Sound Tweak to A-37B
 
this is and update to the FM and sounds by Eole, as well as a F80 sound which was referenced by a former Tweet driver as accurate. 3 sounds to chose from, just open the data.ini, uncomment ( delete //) the sound you want but be sure the two you dont want are commented.
 
**************** This is only for the first 300 users of the original mod. Every one downloading after 5 July 2016 will have this already with the original aircraft**************
Installation
unzip, copy to mods folder, allow overwrite
 
Big thanks to
Eole and Baffmeister for the FM tweaking. that is a black art i
do not currently understand!
Eole for J85 sounds
bubu for suggested change to sounds (F80)
as per F-80 mod, unknown credit to the F80Engine sound
 
kevin unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 Jul 2016

Operation Desert Storm Skin pack for C-130E/H
 
This set creates skins for Dels new C-130s and incorporates historical nose art for the E model,
and historical serials and unit markings for both models. Due to lack of images, no nose arts are provided
for the H models. It is intended for use in the ODS campaign, or use it on your own.
 
Included:
C-130E_SKE - ODS skin, several historical nose arts, new hangar and loading screens, minor ini edits
C-130H3 - ODS skin, new hangar and loading screens, minor ini edits
 
Installation instructions
1st in either event
Get Dels C-130 Pack located here http://combatace.com/files/file/16427-c-130-hercules-superpack/
 
Normal install
unzip, allow overwrites (should be minimal), go fly
 
ODS install
go into your aircraft folder and delete the C-130E and C-130H aircraft
you may also want to go into the Decal folder to delete the C-130E and C-130H folders to save space, but it not necessary
unzip, allow overwrites (should be minimal), go fly
THE ABOVE WILL PROVIDE THE BEST RESULTS. THE AIRCRAFT IN THE CURRENT VERSION OF ODS ARE THE OLDER MODELS, THIS IMPORTS THE NEWEST MODELS INTO THE MOD
 
In Campaign: no edits are needed to put this aircraft into the current ODS or MOAB campaigns. However the old Herks
originally included in the install should be deleted to make it more likely for the new Herks to appear in game. That
and they are the older models with not accurate skin sets anyhow.
 
Credits
 
daddyairplanes- tga work, minor ini edits, hangar and loading screens, hours of research
dels- Euro 1 skin and the original aircraft and information
JonathanRL- technical advice pertaining to the campaign
dels, malibu43, Muesli, whiteknight06604,stratos- testing
 
thank you for downloading this mod and i hope you enjoy
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
19 July 2017

                  Air Defense Vipers
             F-16A/B ADFs in the 1990s
This mod  represents the various units that used the F-16A/B ADF in US Air National Guard service during the 1990s.
It also includes the ADFs that were provided to the Royal Jordanian Air Force in 1997. Featuring new F-16A/B Block 15 ADF models from ravenclaw_007.

Included
new F-16A and B Block 15 ADF variants from ravenclaw_007
various period specific weapons and pilots
various ini edits to match the era
new hangar and loading screens
NOTE: The B models have very few serial numbers to each unit. most units only had one or two family models. the
best use for these is to add on as a member of a flight of single seaters rather than as a flight of their own.
The load outs are the same so you will be able to load the same weapons.
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LOADING SCREEN NOTE:   I will be including various loading screens with the diferent packs available.  In the          F-16B_B15ADF.ini you will find these lines
        LoadingScreen=F-16B_Loading_114.jpg
        //LoadingScreen=F-16C_Loading_111.jpg
installing this mod will have default loading screen with the Texas ANG aircraft. if you already had a different version and prefer that one, simply remove the "//" from the one you want and add to the one without.
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Credits
Viper Team                       original mod that was the basis for this one
ravenclaw_007                new F-16A and B Block 15 ADF lods, templates
killerbee331                     original weapons pack that many armaments are drawn from here
malibu43                          2_LAU-88 mod to carry 4 Maverick rather than 6
daddyairplanes               skins, tga work, much research, various ini edits, new TW inspired loading screens
test team                         NightshadeP/R, allenjb42, bigstone, Wrench, Coupi, and Svetlin

I hope you enjoy this mod.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
4 Sep 2022
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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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