daddyairplanes

   SAC Twilight : B-1B Bones 1989-1990
This mod provides more accurate unit markings for the B-1 mod during the Bones service with the Strategic Air Command. Every B-1 that was operational in 1989 through 1991 is represented in its assigned unit and given nose arts. Minor tweaks have also been made to the inis and effects.
   Installation
unzip and unpack into preferred mod folder. allow overwrites of previous files.
   Included
complete B-1B_86 aircraft, decal folders, original weapons fit as well as newer AGM-69 SRAM and B-83 nuclear weapons. new effects are also included

   Credits
model and pit                       Dels
Original Skin                        STORM, Jat81500 Jimmy B
FM, Loadouts                       FastCargo
skin tweaks, minor ini edits, new AB effects, tga work   daddyairplanes
Stratos, NightshadeP/R, whiteknight06604, allenjb42   TEST CREW
Hope you enjoy this mod. As an old USAF vet said, nuke em till they glow then shoot em in the dark.
daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
12 April 2020

182 downloads

(1 review)

0 comments

Updated April 13, 2020

Chipmunk T10 BRIXMIS skin and templates

Brixmis Chipmunk T10 and templates
This was a quick and dirty mod to provide templates for the rerelease of the de Havilland Chipmunk Trainer and a skin to represent the BRIXMIS recon mission.
Requirements
You will need the original aircraft available here
https://combatace.com/files/file/17262-sf2-dhc-1-chipmunk-pack/
otherwise, this should work in any version of SF2
Installation
unzip main folder.
Place objects folder in the objects folder of your chosen install.
place templates folder wherever you need to, in order to create more skins. templates are available in xcf for Gimp users and psd for Photoshop users

note: the patches layers are set to create a ribbed effect on the pertinent airfoils. they are set so that you should be able to use them with any other design

BRIXMIS History
The British Commander in Chiefs Mission or BRIXMIS for short was a mission that used the legal ability of a certain number of British servicemembers to roam the
Soviet Zone of Occupation, generally known as East Germany. Reciprocity was enjoyed by the Soviets in the former British Zone of Occupation.
The airborne component of BRIXMIS flew out of RAF Gatow in Berlin. An observer rode in the front and took pictures of Soviet military activities and equipment within
a 20 mile radius of Berlin, flying under cover of "exercising the right to navigate within the flight corridors to and from Berlin".
Serials provided are in pairs for each period of time operated, but in one overall skin
WK303, WK587 from 1956-1966
WP850, WP971 from 1966-1974
WZ862, WD289 from 1974-1988
WG466, WG486 from 1988-1990

Credits
From the Original
Big Al for the aircraft
Bobrock for pilot figure (A-26)
AvHistory for the engine sound
Raven for the cockpit.
Wrench for everything else.
daddyairplanes: Brixmis Skin and decals, template created while making these
paulopanz, Stratos: test subjects to make sure it worked elsewhere (no modders were harmed in the making of this template)

Sources
Google image searches
"Safety of Flight Not Garunteed" https://www.16va.be/vols_brixmis_part1_eng2.html
originally read about in one of Key Publishing's aviation magazines

i hope you all enjoy the skin and that the template is useful to anyone wishing to add in other users.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
20 March 2020

38 downloads

(1 review)

Submitted March 19, 2020

SAC Twilight: FB-111A Dark Vark

By daddyairplanes in F-111

        SAC Twilight FB-111A Dark Vark
This package adds two historical skins for the FB-111A Switchblade in the final years of service
       Included
- FB-111A aircraft with 380th Bomb Wing and 509th Bomb Wing 1989 skins
- new nuclear weapons
- effects and sounds for aircraft and weapons
        Installation
unzip package, put into mod folder, allow overwrites for items that you already have
       Contributors
FastCargo      - original aircraft
slick cowboy       - skin templates, basic Strategic scheme
daddyairplanes        - tweaks to base skin, ini work and tgas, some weapons tweaks and skins
GKABS              - new B43 lods
KJakker          - major weapons tweaks B83 and SRAM
        Research Sources
- Painted Ladies: Modern Military Aircraft Nose Art and Unusual Markings by Randy Walker
- More Painted Ladies by Randy Walker
- 380th FB111A Crew Chiefs & Air Crews Facebook group
- 509th OMS, Pease AFB, NH Facebook group
- image searches on Google, Pinterest and Facebook
       HUGE Thanks to
David L de Botton   - owner F-111.net. provided research materials and support on unit markings

I hope you enjoy this mod as much as I enjoyed making it. Merry Christmas everyone.
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes
24 Dec 2019

159 downloads

(1 review)

0 comments

Submitted December 24, 2019

SAC Twilight: B-52G/H Stratofortress

By daddyairplanes in B-52

                           SAC Twilight B-52G/H Skinpack and Upgrade Package
This is a package that adds several historical skins with nose arts to the B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft. Several skins also include my skin as tga method to allow several camo schemes in one skin. It also upgrades the weapons loadouts and data.ini's for better
historical accuracy
   Included
- B-52G_89 and B-52H_88 aircraft with new loading screens, data ini, loadout ini, historical serials and nose arts
- weapons including a new B28FI_350 nuclear bomb and upgraded data inis for others
- effects and sounds for aircraft and weapons
   Installation
unzip package, put into mod folder, allow overwrites for items that you already have
   AIRCRAFT NOTES
several skins have tga based skin to represent SIOP mod, Strategic, and all grey camo. this leads to the decal folder being large (over 3.5GB).

   B28 NOTES
the B28FI weapon included is to represent a laydown delivered weapon. it should not be released lower than 1600 ft AGL and slower than 515kts. the B28RI weapon should not be released lower than 6000ft AGL.
not responsible for fragging is these guidelines are not met.

   Credits
daddyairplanes    - much ini work, tga work, hours of research, and minor tweeks to base skins
wpnssgt       - original model
Dels                 - cockpit
russouk2004       - model for B28 family of weapons
KJakker       - data.ini edit assist,cockpit revisions, countermeasure strength, revised weapons (ODS contributor)
yakarov79           - ini edit assistance(weapons grouping)(ODS G contributor)
spillone104           - model for Hound Dog pylon(ODS contributor)
baffmiester           - technical assitance with FM
Third Wire               - for the original game
Test Team      - Nightshade/PR, Stratos, allenjb42, EricJ, Sheriff00
   Reserch Sources
Painted Ladies: Modern Military Aircraft Nose Art and Unusual Markings by Randy Walker
More Painted Ladies by Randy Walker
B-52 Aging BUFFs Youthful Crews by Rene Francillion and Peter Lewis
image searches on Google, Pinterest and Facebook
   Huge Thank You
to the FaceBook B-52 Stratofortress group as a whole. This group is predominantly BUFF veterans, and was a tremendous help to finding out a lot of information on BUFF markings, loadouts, and operations in the late 1980s. special mention goes out to
Jay Scales, Andrew Ferguson, John Mueller, Anthony Spencer

I hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyaiplanes

494 downloads

b-52

(2 reviews)

3 comments

Submitted October 18, 2019

Operation Desert Storm Skinpack and Updates for B-52G_89

By daddyairplanes in B-52

                                                                                                                                            Operation Desert Storm Skinpack and Updates for B-52G_89
    This Mod will add ODS skins for the B-52G_89 found here
some weapon, ini, effects and sound edits are also included to enhance the operation of this classic bomber
    Included:
Updated and reskinned B-52G_89, Decal set that puts multiple camoflages on each skin and at least a dozen Historical aircraft with Unit markings and nose art, updated weapons common to that version of the aircraft, a fake gunpod pylon for use with dual MERs, and updated sounds and effects.
    Historical Notes:
Although you can fly em all, the only accurate skin to fly within ODS would be the Jeddah skin. The others flew from off of the various Iraq terrains available.
Bomb missions markings not included as these are set to represent the beginning of the campaign.
While many other weapons can be carried, the improved ones are the ones carried during Desert Storm, and strategic weapons (nukes)
While ALCM pylon is missing (more below), it only affects the Senior Surprise mission from Barksdale AFB (16-17 Jan 1991). The other Bomb Wings did not employ CALCMs
    Installation:
unzip. put all folders EXCEPT Templates into desired mod folder. Allow overwrites as needed.
    Known Issues:
While there is currently a new Hound Dog pylon selectable in the download menu, there is not an ALCM pylon. While some sources state that the CALCMs were carried on the stub pylons, I find that not too likely.but it is how it is carried in game at this time. Either I will learn Blender and create one in the future, or a volunteer would be welcomed to create one (likely a faster route). But at time of initial release (24/12/2018) the cruise missiles are carried on the stubs.
       Contributors
B-52G_89 from the 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
-spillone104: model for Hound Dog pylon
-Nyghtfall, Menrva: technical advice and assistance
-Nyghtshade/PR and bigstone: research materials and many interesting screenshots (those arcade/Wingman loadouts!)
-all of the above: project test team
-daddyairplanes: ini edits, weapons ini edits to boost numbers available in game, tga base camoflage skins, unit and individual markings, conversion of spillone104's AGM28 pylon model from a fake pilot to selectable weapon, adjustment of effects to simulate water injection on takeoff.
-Third Wire: for the original game
I hope you enjoy this mod as much as the test team did and i did creating it
Daddyairplanes
aka Kevin Unruh
24 December 2018

315 downloads

b-52
ods
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
- b-52
- ods
- desert storm

(1 review)

Updated January 16, 2019

KC-135 Skinpack 2: Post Vietnam (1975-1987)

USAF KC-135 Skinpack 2: 1974 through 1987
This skin pack will feature skins for all USAF KC-135 users from 1974 until 1987. This includes the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves as the aircraft became available.
Requirements: any version of Strike Fighters 2, and the KC-135 mod found here
Installation:
        first, get the Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 from the above link (if you dont have it already)
       then unzip this to the mod folder, allowing overwrites.

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, Dels C-130 pit does not line up with the model very well. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow).
       In the skins with ADC tgas, loading more than 8 aircraft on a mission will produce irregularities (like only the front half of the camo showing). So far I have not seen more than 8 on a ramp, and it is doubtful you need to load more than that in one area for a mission. Just be warned if you throw all 16 in at once.
       BTW, this thing is huge!!! over 3 1/2 GB size
So, Whats Included?:
   Skins with at least two examples from every USAF unit to fly the KC-135 from 1974 - 1987, with separate skins for Active Duty and reserve forces
   Colors represented include silver lacquer, ADC gray, and Shamu dark grey over medium grey.
   Skins from 1987 have a mix of Shamu and ADC grey colors as tga. Same skin, two different paint jobs
   Skins from 1983-1985 have a mix of ADC grey and silver lacquer colors. Skins from the 1970s are all silver lacquer and minimal tail markings
   Engines on the A models were adjusted to produce heavy smoke at max thrust. Burning water, just like the real thing.
   Drogue to simulate refueling probe equipped aircraft. Added in loadout screen
Credits-
   Bpao- original aircraft and skin
   Dave- original aircraft lead
   Dels- cockpit used to make flyable
   daddyairplanes- research, ini edits, tga work, skin refinement
   yakarov79- drogue baset model, skin templates, general technical assistance
   allenjb42- tech assistance with the basket work
   test crew- yakarov79, allenjb42, Wrench
Huge Thanks to the following for research assistance:
   Wurtsmith Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/WurtsmithAirMuseum/
   Malmstrom Museum and Air Park https://www.facebook.com/MalmstromMuseum/
   Grissom Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/GrissomAirMuseum/
   Plattsburgh AFB - Plattsburgh NY Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/53984811032/

83 downloads

(0 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted August 19, 2018

KC-135 Skinpack 3: Late 1980s

USAF KC-135 Skinpack 3: Late 1980s
This skin pack will feature skins for all USAF KC-135 users from the late 1980s. This includes the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves. Many of the skins serials and nose arts are the same as in ODS, which the aircraft would participate in a few years after this period. This also represents the era that the Shamu scheme became more common and that nose art made a comeback on USAF aircraft.
Requirements:
any version of Strike Fighters 2, and the KC-135 mod found here

Installation:
        first, get the Mirage Factory C-135A/B and KC-135A/E/R 1.0 from the above link (if you dont have it already)
       then unzip this to the mod folder, allowing overwrites.

Known Issues:
        this is meant as eye candy. unfortunately, SF2 doesn't 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, Dels C-130 pit does not line up with the model very well. it is included mainly so that it can be player selected (i had to test it somehow).
       Loading more than 8 aircraft on a mission will produce irregularities (like only the front half of the camo showing).
       So far I have not seen more than 8 on a ramp, and it is doubtful you need to load more than that in one area for a mission. Just be warned if you throw all 16 in at once.

       BTW, this thing is big, coming in over 2 1/4 GB size
So, Whats Included?:
   Skins with at least two examples from every USAF unit to fly the KC-135 during the late 80s, with separate skins for Active Duty and
   reserve forces
   Colors represented include ADC gray, and Shamu dark grey over medium grey. Shamu is added as tga for a mix within each skin
   Engines on the A models were adjusted to produce heavy smoke at max thrust. Burning water, just like the real thing.
   Drogue add on to simulate refueling probe equipped aircraft. Added in loadout screen
Credits-
   Bpao- original aircraft and skin
   Dave- original aircraft lead
   Dels- cockpit used to make flyable
   daddyairplanes- research, ini edits, tga work, skin refinement
   yakarov79- drogue basket model, skin templates, general technical assistance, some noseart work
   allenjb42- tech assistance with the basket work
   test crew- yakarov79, allenjb42, Wrench
Huge Thanks to the following for research assistance:
   Wurtsmith Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/WurtsmithAirMuseum/
   Malmstrom Museum and Air Park https://www.facebook.com/MalmstromMuseum/
   Grissom Air Museum https://www.facebook.com/GrissomAirMuseum/
   Plattsburgh AFB - Plattsburgh NY Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/53984811032/

87 downloads

(2 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted August 19, 2018

KC-135 Skin Pack 1: Operation Desert Storm

This skinpack adds in historical aircraft as used in Desert Storm for the A, E and R models KC-135. It is as close as possible with unit markings and features several nose arts.
   Included
Skins and decals for KC-135A/E/R models
Cockpit and ini edits to make player flyable

   Required
you will need the original KC-135 pack available here

   Installation
download and install the above mod per its instructions
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 was originally an AI only aircraft. I added Dels C-130 pit so that it was flyable and I could check my work. That said, it is best to not fly from the cockpit as the Hercules' window frames don't match with the Stratotanker's windows.
   UNIQUE FEATURES
As with most of my large aircraft mods, the skins are tga based. this means if you look for a Baby Shamu skin, you will only see a plain grey skin. When you fire it up in game, you will see a mix of ADC Grey and Baby Shamu.
AT THE START OF EACH SERIAL NUMBER IN THE DROP DOWN IS A LETTER, (a) FOR ADC Grey WITH FULL COLOR AND (s) FOR THE CAMO'D Baby Shamu SCHEME WITH SUBDUED MARKINGS
Credits
BPAO- original model
Dave- head of/released original project
dels- C-130 cockpit, used to make each aircraft player flyable
daddyairplanes- research, 90% tgas, ini work, touch up skin work
yakarov79- skin templates, some tgas (saved me a chunk of time photographing from a book so again thank you!)
Testing Crew
yakarov79, allenjb42, Eole

Big Thanks to
Plattsburgh Air Force Base - Plattsburgh NY Facebook Group
Wurthsmith Air Museum
Grissom Air Museum
for their support with harder to find historical images to complete this project

148 downloads

kc-135
ods

(1 review)

Updated August 19, 2018

SF2 Loading Screens for Stock Player Flyables

LOADING SCREENS FOR STOCK SF2 SERIES PLANES
Just as the title implies. This pack is broken down for each version. Load em all if you have em all.
ALL PICS WERE PULLED FROM GOOGLE SEARCHES. CREDIT IS DUE TO THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS, WHOEVER THEY MIGHT ALL BE.
INSTALLATION: ADD THE FOLDER FOR THE TITLES YOU HAVE TO YOUR OBJECTS FOLDER. ALLOW IT TO MERGE ALL AND GO FLY.
NOTE: SCREENSHOT ON DOWNLOAD PAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE. ALL PICS ARE REAL PHOTOS PULLED FROM GOOGLE.
FINAL NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE DLC. ONLY THE PLAYER FLYABLE AIRCRAFT FROM THE FIVE MAIN GAMES AND THE TWO EXPANSION PACKS.
Thanks to the greater CA community for the help modding and the support and laughs over the years.
Kevin Unruh
aka Daddyairplanes
18 Aug 2018

94 downloads

(0 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted August 19, 2018

E-8A/C Joint STARS

                              E-8A/C Joint STARS
This mod builds upon the E-8C found in the original ODS campaign and corrects for an E-8A as used in Desert Storm.
   Included
E-8A with skins for Desert Storm, Testing (92-95), and Bosnia
E-8C with skins for the 93d ACW and the 116th ACW Georgia Air National Guard
   Installation
unzip, cut/copy and paste to mod folder. allow overwrite (should only apply to ODS mod folders), although for best results remove the old E-8C files from aircraft and decals.
    Credits
the original model and skin was created by The Mirage Factory, based on the 707 model by Bpao
C-130 pit by dels
Skin adjustments, tga and ini work by daddyairplanes
original moddable game by TK
   Known Issues
dels C-130 pit is used to make the aircraft player flyable. this pit is not very suited to the 707 airframe (alot of extra frame for a 707), but works for its purpose. The aircraft was not originally intended to be player flyable (airborne command and control not being a player mission set) and is best used as eye candy. However, i always put a pit in so i can see how my work progressed, and leave it for you guys to use too.
I hope you enjoy this mod
Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
11 Feb 2018

288 downloads

(0 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted February 11, 2018

Desert Storm Skins for Dels new C-130

By daddyairplanes in C-130

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

73 downloads

(1 review)

0 comments

Submitted July 19, 2017

Updated Boeing 757-200

Updated 757-200 for SF2

This is an update of YEYEYEs SF1 release for use in SF2. I have applied my usual technique to incorporate multiple airlines on one skin per era, with 4 eras from release in the
mid 1980s through the mid 1990s. More may become available later but templates are included for those that don't want to wait on me.

Installation
unzip, open folder titled "Mod Folder" and allow overwrites.
IF YOU HAVE A PREVIOUSLY MODDED FOLDER
1. delete flight and terrains from "Mod Folder". 2 open the "Specials Folder", insert the nations txt file into your Nations.ini and the terrain txt file into your
(whatever)Nations.ini in the needed terrain folder.
templates to wherever you keep files for modding, or delete if you do not desire to mod it

Known Issues
- It is a bit slow on the pickup. while it can take off from a smaller airbase, best to stick to larger fields
- It features the same pit as the 767 and other airliners. we do not have an in house pit that is more appropriate at the moment and so most airliners are stuck looking like generic WWII
bomber pits
- It has a seam on the bottom of the model that is very pronounced given the decal based marking system i use. however this should not be to noticeable unless you approach it from below.
When parked on the ground or viewed from the side or above the seam is not noticeable.
- for all above faults, remember: it is meant as eye candy, not an operational bird! enjoy taking off from Keflavik or Rhein Main and seeing many airlines parked on one ramp

Credits
Original model ...................... YEYEYE
new skin, tga work, dataini tweek.... daddyairplanes
sound................................ Eole for J85 sound, Veltro for TF39 sound
test crew............................ whiteknight2009, Geary, stratos, yakarov79
original game ....................... TK

I hope that you enjoy this mod and the tarmac views as you go about your virtual business!

Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
22 April 2017

267 downloads

(1 review)

Submitted April 22, 2017

DC-8 Series by Veltro2k

Douglas DC-8 series By Veltro2k

This mod features three versions of the Douglas DC-8 jetliner and historical skinsets from introduction in the early '60s through the mid '80s. A little something for eye candy around the airfields or to run intercepts on.

Versions
*DC-8 representing the original DC-8-10/20/30/40 versions with the quieting tubes on the exhaust
*DC-8-50 representing the final short fuselage version and JT3D engines without quieting tubes
*DC-8-60 representing two of the final new build versions with stretched fuselage.
*several historical skinsets for all models
*flight and nations ini edits to allow airliner nation and a spaced out in line formation

Installation
unzip and load into mods folder. allow merging

Known Issues
* The cockpit is the same pit as in all V2k's big jet planes. Not proper but the plane was meant for eye candy not regular missions
* The DC-8-50 model has a seam running along the spine. Until Veltro makes an appearance again this will be there. It is not noticeable at a distance
*This is a huge mod (4 1/2 GB) due to how i've made the skins, or specifically the tgas for the fuselage.It takes a bigger decal to paint the side of an airliner

Credits
Veltro2k original model
daddyairplanes skin and tga work, some ini edits
stratos, whiteknight06604 last chance, eyes on testing

I hope you enjoy this mod as much as i enjoyed making it

Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
28 Oct 2016

288 downloads

(3 reviews)

Submitted October 29, 2016

USAF A-37B Pack

A-37B USAF Pack
This is the current end point for two years worth of work. Centurion-1 began by creating a new model for the Super Tweet, several contributors later we are releasing it to you

Included are decals, new J85 sound, an updated squadronlist.ini, appropriate weapons, and 3 versions of the aircraft.
- A-37B: the original, as used by the USAF, Air National Guard, and several Latin American air arms. no refuel probe
- A-37B (76): adds refuel probe, as used by US ANG and USAF Reserve units the second half of the 1970s
- OA-37B: Final version as in US service, and as currently used by Latin American air arms. With refuel probe
- Photoshop templates for those that want to bring the other air forces into play

**********************************KNOWN ISSUES***********************************************************
-Cockpit is missing throttles. Unless Centruion1 returns this is unresolveable
-Lod is locked in, unless Centurion-1 returns.
-Modders: there is a bleed issue on the right side. any bands like the VNAF had need to be on skin, not tga. small decals like insignia work fine.
-This mod uses my master squadronlist.ini. IF installed into another install with other than stock squadronlist, do not install. It will mess up the other things on your install and my mod is adapted to force the decals.

NOTICE: this mod currently is AS IS and can only be modded by skinning and ini edits. It's not perfect, but its
in house and therefore free.
********************************************************************************************************************************
Installation: drop into mod folders. allow overwrites if it comes up. Delete DAT version, this replaces and upgrades player experience. Modders, put the templates where you wish to work on them
DON'T FORGET TO BACK UP BEFORE INSTALLING!

****************NOTE!!!!!! IMPORTANT NOTE *************************************************************

If you install this in a install that has eburgers SF2V Air & Ground Expansion Pack, DO NOT INSTALL THE PILOTDATA FOLDER!!!! This will overwrite the Squadronlist.ini in the pack and may break something. If you do not have the Air&Ground pack or NATO Fighters installed the new squadronlist ini will work fine and be a big improvement for units available.
*********************************************************************************************************

References:
Squadron/Signal A-37/T-37 Dragonfly in action
Wikipedia
Google Images

Credits
Centurion-1: original model, template and mapping work
Crusader:Cockpit and data.ini tweaks
Wrench:various FM and ini tweaks, original hangar screens
Eole: Vietnamese versions (North and South), loading screens, additional template work, additional FM and ini work
VA56Champ: tga work that helped expedite the process from Thai skins
ravenclaw_007: all weapons except for the A-37 Tanks
Daddyairplanes:USAF, Peru, Thai and Dhimar skins, final wrap up, template tweaks and decal.ini setup
Engine sound: (F80Engine)currently unknown, if this was you let me know so I can give you proper credit. J85-2 sound added by Eole.

Special Thanks for Wrench's advise on this project, Eole returning to bring up the Vietnamese, and Centurion for starting
this bad boy. Matt, I hope you're doing ok wherever and whatever you're upto.

This has taken place over two years time so if I have missed anyone please let me know and I will get you creditted ASAP

I hope you enjoy this mod folks!
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
4 July 2016

1,370 downloads

(8 reviews)

17 comments

Updated July 4, 2016

USAF A-37B FM and Sounds tweek

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

273 downloads

(1 review)

0 comments

Submitted July 4, 2016

Florian's Airbus A310 Family

Airbus A310 Family by Florian

This mod brings the A310 and it's variants into the game. As with most of my airliners, the skins are divided by eras and the airlines are the serials. I have represented airlines that are typically found in European and Middle Eastern skies. This time aroundI have also included the psd for the skin itself andthe xcf file to create airlines in Gimp.

BIG Thanks to Florian who reached out with a new model when he heard I was giving this bird some new clothes!

Includes
Airbus A310-100, -200 and CC-150 aircraft with multiple skins each (and multiple airlines per civil skin)
Flight folder with adjusted Nations and Formation inis
Templates for the skin and tgas

Instructions

unzip and install. place folders where they go and allow overwrite.
IF... you should have the old version, delete and upload this one. It has Florian's new models.

SHOULD work with all version of game, created on a full 5+2 merged install.

Known Issues
the cockpit is the C-47 pit to make it flyable no not realistic, but until we have at least a generic
modern airliner pit or better its what is avail. besides, this is meant for eye candy on the airfields or intercepts not as a main mission bird.

Credits
Florian - model and time to rework said model
DA - skin layout, airline tga work, airliner nation and edits needed for that, minor data.ini adjustment
mue - his LOD viewer deserves mention on all skin projects for the time it saves
TW - the original game
Veltro2k, Muesli, Viggen, Flogger23, whiteknight06604, Stary, - checking this dummies
work

424 downloads

(6 reviews)

Submitted January 19, 2016

IDF/AF "Anak" skin for Veltro's C-97

By daddyairplanes in Israeli Origin

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

75 downloads

(3 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted November 2, 2015

KC-97L Air National Gaurd skin pack

This mod represents the Air National Guard's Stratofreighter tankers from 1965 until retirement in 1978.
It has two skins for Creek Party in 1965 and another in 1972 for additional units that transitioned later.

Included
Two skins for the aircraft and one folder for the decals, as well as the .psd that i adjusted the skin with.

Installation
download, unzip, allow merging. should not need overwrite permission.

Required
Veltro2k' KC-97L Stratofreighter: http://combatace.com/files/file/15853-kc-97l-stratofreighter/

/////// About Operation Creek Party ////////
"1967 saw the beginning of Operation Creek Party. This operation provided air refueling support to United States
Air Forces in Europe tactical aircraft through the rotation of ANG aircrews and aircraft flying from Rhein Main Air Base,
Germany This operation, which continued until 1975, demonstrated the ability of the ANG to perform significant day-to-day
missions without being mobilized."
taken from the Wikipedia page for the 160th ARG Illinois ANG

other sites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/160th_Air_Refueling_Group
http://www.134arw.ang.af.mil/history/basehistory/index.asp
http://www.139aw.ang.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123270776
and various images when using the search term "KC-97L Creek Party" on yahoo and google search

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, skin and decal.ini edits
Wrench and NEILS checking that i didn't do too bad a job on this project

i hope that you enjoy this mod.

Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes
2 Nov 2015

64 downloads

(1 review)

Submitted November 2, 2015

Upgrade Kit for C-17 Globemaster III (V2K)

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

363 downloads

(3 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted September 9, 2015

Boeing 767 Skin Pack

Boeing 767 Skin Pack
by daddyairplanes

This is a mod to add multiple airlines to Veltro2k's 767 airliner. This mod also adds
the airliner nation and formation so that a stream can be generated in game.

********************************* NOTICE ************************************

This mod displays several airlines at once on the same skin. I use a few tricks in ini editting and tga work to do this. this mod is partial free use, just do not add a complete other skin to it for a new airlines. Any additional airlines requested I am willing to make within the system i have set up. I set this up mainly to have better eye candy on the ramps, not see a dozen of the same airline.

IF you have a request, pm me and i will knock it out for you asap, or teach you how to make the tgas.

*********************************************************************************

INSTALLATION
Download V2k's 767 mod available here: http://combatace.com/files/file/15041-boeing-767/
Download. Unzip. Place into mods folders. Allow overwrites.

Known Issues
The aircraft is abit slow to accelerate. Also the cockpit leaves much to be desired That said, this is best left as AI eye candy to run intercept or escort on, or be
pleaseantly suprised when taking off from the airfield.

Stock terrain edits are included so this mod shows. Additional editting will be needed to show in other terrains like Desert3 until the original modder chooses to add it in.
BE CAREFUL IF YOU HAVE AN EDITTED STOCK TERRAIN!!!

CREDITS
Veltro2k:original model and skin layout
daddyairplanes:bare metal skin, airline tgas, nation inis and formation ini
TK: baseline game and it's moddability
eburger68: other friendly nations from NF5 and other mods for terrain nation inis
Google, Airliners.net: image research and basis for many tgas

Thank you for downloading and i hope you enjoy this mod.

7 Sept 2015
Kevin Unruh
aka daddyairplanes

131 downloads

(4 reviews)

Updated September 9, 2015

McDonnel Douglas DC-10-30

Presenting ... The DC-10-30 Airliner! This bird is created from Marcfighters KC-10 model and some ini editing by yours truly to remove the AAR equipment. in this version the aircraft is shown as many airlines flew her in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. This supersedes the previous version.
INCLUDED
DC-10-30 aircraft (template included) with 70s,80s and 90s skins
decals for same
flight folder to modify nations and formation inis
terrain folders to modify limited nations list for all stock terrains
folders to adjust ODS, NF5 and SF2NA Exp Pack

CREDITS
Marcfighters............. KC-10 physical model
daddyairplanes........ conversion, new skin and template, decal work and ini edits
Kesselbrut................. for his C-130J-30_cockpit

THANKS TO
TK ... for the base game
Marcfighters ... for allowing me to run amok with his old baby
Wrench, eburger68, Gepard, and the overall community ... for much advise and technical
support on this project
slartibarfast, viggen, macelena and others who crash tested this thing for me

******************************WARNING*******************************************************************************
this bird is rather old, and has its limitations. it is not meant for flying on recon missions,
but rather mainly for eye candy and somethin to possibly intercept or escort. while you CAN
fly it, that does NOT MEAN YOU SHOULD. that said buyer beware all quirks of this bird like the pitch
down on gear and flap retractions and the non moving control surfaces.

****************************USE OF THIS MOD*************************************************************************
I will allow fairly free use of this mod in any other mod. What i (at this time) request is that you do not
create a new skin based airline for it. the airlines are on as tga so that many airlines show up at one time.
A seperate say "Pan Am" skin will ruin the effect and there will be 8-9 Pan Am birds on the tarmac. Any airline
you would like to see, pm me and i will either tell you how to make it or time allowing make it and add in. Thank
you.

again, thank you for downloading this and i hope you enjoy it

Kevin Unruh aka daddyairplanes
8 Sep 2015

406 downloads

(4 reviews)

Updated September 8, 2015

CFM powered E-3 Sentry Pack

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

343 downloads

(7 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted September 7, 2015

Upgrade and Skinpack for Veltro2K's C-5 Galaxy

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

148 downloads

(0 reviews)

0 comments

Submitted February 15, 2015

Upgrade and Skinpack For Veltro2K's C-141B