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I saved my favorite for LAST!! Here is the final skin for your Skunkworks T-28D COIN which can be found in their Third Party section. This completes the T-28D series.
 
 
"Jungle Jim" was a code name of the original 4400th CCTS and Air Commandos. Members wore an Austrailian-type green fatigue slouch hat in the style Johnny Weissmuller wore in the Jungle Jim films of that era. The Air Commandos deployed to Laos and South Vietnam in Oct. 1961 as part of "Operation Farm Gate" during the opening of the war in Vietnam. The unit moved to Soc Trang airbase in South Vietnam and was redisignated the 1st Air Commando wing in June 1963. The Unofficial name of the unit became the "Soc Trang Angels".
 
 
Just drop into your T-28D folder and let the fun begin!!

For the Skunkworks T-28B file located in their THIRD PARTY section. In the 1960s, a few T-28B models began to appear in USAF colors. I will assume these were being "evaluated" by the Air Training Command....but I could be wrong. If you know.....drop me a line!! Anyhow, here is the final skin in the T-28B series......the Air Training Command T-28B Trojan. ENJOY.....and thank you for your interest in my skins. I enjoyed making these and bringing a part of aviation history back for you to explore....:}

VMO-1, based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, got their first Bronco (BuNo 155434) on September 18, 1968. VMO-1 never flew in Vietnam but did participate in Desert Storm. In the 80's and early 90's VMO-1 flew drug interdiction missions for the Drug Joint Task Force. VMO-1 was deactivated in 1993.
 
This is for the OV-10A Bronco released by DaveJS. Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
Includes a new sound file for the Garrett T-76 Turboprop engine.

Originally, VMO-2 did not have any tail markings on their Broncos except for a black or white number designator on the nose and tail. The squadron split on December 17, 1969, becoming an OV-10 only unit. On February 2, 1970 they moved to MAG-11 at Da Nang AB. Later in 1970 they started using a white VMO over a red 2 as a tail marking.
 
This is for the OV-10A Bronco released by DaveJS. Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
Includes a new sound file for the Garrett T-76 Turboprop engine and an optional data file which includes a landing light in the nose.

VS-41 was the Navy training RAG for S-2s at NAS North Island, CA, and received their first OV-10 (BuNo 155460) on October 2, 1968. The squadron provided initial crew and replacement crew training for VAL-4.
 
 
This is for the OV-10A Bronco released by DaveJS. Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
Includes a new sound file for the Garrett T-76 Turboprop engine and an optional data file which includes a landing light in the nose

The Black Ponies Of Light Attack Squadron Four (VAL-4) Came Into Being On January 3, 1969 When The Squadron Was Commissioned At Naval Air Station North Island Located Across The Bay From San Diego, California. After A Short Period Of Intense Training, The Black Ponies Packed Up And Deployed To Vietnam Where They Established Two In-Country Detachments In March, 1969.
 
This is for the OV-10A Bronco released by DaveJS. Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
Includes a new sound file for the Garrett T-76 Turboprop engine and an optional data file which includes a landing light in the nose

Another skin for the Skunkworks T-28A which you will find in their Third Party section. THIS SKIN CONTAINS A SET OF NEW(and much improved) WEAPONS PYLONS for all your T-28A operations. Follow the READ ME file for installation.
 
The Royal Saudi Air Force obtained four T-28A aircraft from the USA during the 1950's. These Trojans were used for training purposes up until 1973 when they were retired. At least 2 remain today, one in the Royal saudi Air Force Museum, the other is derelict and remains at King Abdulaziz University.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
New pylons will be on all your T-28A's once installed.

For the Skunkworks T-28P file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. Place this skin in your T-28P folder with your Argentine T-28P's. The Brazillian Navy operated six converted T-28's off their carrier Mineas Gerais in the mid 1960's. These conversions were simular to the T-28P but designated the T-28R-1 Nomair.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
See the enclosed READ ME files for an interesting summary of this particular aircraft and its conroversy in Brazillian military history..

Another skin for the Skunkworks T-28B which you will find in their Third Party section. THIS SKIN CONTAINS A SET OF NEW(and much improved) WEAPONS PYLONS for all your T-28B operations. Follow the READ ME file for installation.
 
VT-2 was another major USN training squadron which utilized the T-28B. The "Doerbirds" operated the Trojan from NAAS Whiting field throughout the late 60's and early 70's.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
New pylons will be on all your T-28B's once installed.

Another skin for the Skunkworks T-28D which you will find in their Third Party section. THIS SKIN CONTAINS A SET OF NEW(and much improved) WEAPONS PYLONS for all your T-28D operations. Follow the READ ME file for installation.
 
In 1968, the air force of Ecuador (FAE) took delivery of ten T-28D Nomads and assigned them to the 21st Combat Wing/2113rd Squadron at Taura Airbase.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
New pylons will be on all your T-28D's once installed.

For the A-team Skunkworks USAF A-37A which can be found on their THIRD PARTY MOD page. The 604th ACS was re-assigned the 604th SOS after the completion of Operation Combat Dragon in 1968. The squadron used the CK tailcode and continued offensive operations until Nov.1969. Includes NEW 100 gal. A-37 drop tanks for your Dragonfly.
 
Tested on Post 08 Patch WOV.
 
See the enclosed READ ME files for installation.

For the A-team Skunkworks USAF A-37A which can be found on their THIRD PARTY MOD page. This skin is a replacement for the original 604th ACS which came with the aircraft. Includes NEW 100 gal. A-37 drop tanks for your Dragonfly.
 
Tested on Post 08 Patch WOV.
 
See the enclosed READ ME files for installation and historical info.

For the A-team Skunkworks USAF A-37A file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. In 1967, Operation Combat Dragon was underway in Vietnam to evaluate the new A-37A Dragonfly. A handful of these planes were chosen to test a new "sky camouflage" scheme of either solid pale blue or a blue/grey combo. The experiment was a HUGE SUCCESS....which is why it FAILED and was scrapped!! Want to know more?? Download and find out.....:)
 
Tested on Post 08 Patch WOV
 
INCLUDES NEW A-37 Drop Tanks in the GROOVY blue color!!
 
See enclosed READ ME files for installation and historical info.

For the A-team Skunkworks VNAF A-37B file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This is the 524th FS of the 62nd Air Wing, Republic of Vietnam Air Force. This unit operated out of Nha Trang Airbase from 1969.
 
Tested on Post 08' Patch WOV
 
Includes drop-tank add-on pack and NEW VNAF pilots!!!
 
Installation read-me included

For the A-team Skunkworks VNAF A-37B file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This is the 516th FS of the 41st Air Wing, Republic of Vietnam Air Force. This unit operated out of Da Nang Airbase from 1970.
 
Tested on Post 08' Patch WOV
 
Includes drop-tank add-on pack and NEW VNAF pilots!!!
 
Installation read-me included

For the A-team Skunkworks VNAF A-37B file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This is the 520th FS of the 74th Air Wing, Republic of Vietnam Air Force. This unit operated out of Binh Thuy Airbase from 1970.
 
Tested on Post 08' Patch WOV
 
Includes drop-tank add-on pack and NEW VNAF pilots!!!
 
Installation read-me included

For the A-team Skunkworks VNAF A-37B file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This is the 526th FS of the 74th Air Wing, Republic of Vietnam Air Force. This unit operated out of Binh Thuy Airbase from 1974.
 
Tested on Post 08' Patch WOV
 
Includes drop-tank add-on pack and NEW VNAF pilots!!!
 
Installation read-me included

For the A-team Skunkworks VNAF A-37B file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section.
 
In 1972, the Royal Thai Air Force purchased eighteen A-37B Dragonfly's from Cessna. These were simular to the aircraft supplied to the VNAF in that they had NO inflight refueling capability. The RTAF assigned these 18 aircraft to the 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron(4th Wing) based at Takhli RTAFB. Although Thailand did not directly engage the North Vietnamese during the war.....these Dragonfly's were available in theatre.
 
Tested on Post 08' Patch WOV
 
Includes drop-tank add-on pack
 
Installation read-me included

For the A-37B Dragonfly which can be found in the Aircraft Download section under US Air Force aircraft. Here is a three-pack of skins for WOV. All are authentic skins of A-37B squadrons which participated in the conflict from 1969 thru 1971. All were based at Bien Hoa airbase in South Vietnam. They consist of the 8th Attack Squadron (callsign "Dog")...........the 90th Attack Squadron (callsign "Dice") and the 8th Special Operations Squadron........(Callsign "Raps"). Simply place these three folders into your USAF_A-37B Folder and enjoy!!!
 
Tested on post 08' patch WOV.

After the war, the USAF passed their A-37Bs from the USAF Tactical Air Command (TAC) to TAC-gained units in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. In the early 1980s these aircraft were assigned to the FAC (Forward Air Control) role and given the designation OA-37B. The OA-37Bs were eventually phased out and replaced in the FAC mission by the much more formidable Fairchild OA-10A Warthog in Regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve service.
 
For the A-37B Dragonfly which can be found in the Aircraft Download section under US Air Force aircraft. Simply place these three folders into your USAF_A-37B Folder and enjoy!!!

Here is another Loadout Screen song just in case you want less of Jimi's guitar. Just drop this wav. file in your SF2V Menu mod folder and enjoy a little Rare Earth while arming up your Mud-Mover.

An SF2 Series upgrade of Suhsjake's A-4A Skyhawk. Two new skins have been added:
 
VMA-224 "Bengals"..........the first MARINE Skyhawk squadron from MCAS El Toro in 1956.
VA-43 "Challengers" from NAS Guantanamo Bay in 1956.
 
A full historical read-me with installation instructions provided.
 
IMPORTANT: You will already need to have the Thirdwire Series 1 (SF1,WOV,etc) A-4B Skyhawk installed. This mod (like Suhsjake's A-4A) uses the 3D files from this A-4B.

The Apache Spirit Dancers have angered the God of the skies!! Here are more target drones for your new range. This is the next drone package release for the Mescalero Proving Grounds. Please be sure to have parts 1 ,2 and 3 already installed.
INCLUDED with this package are the following NEW target drones and BONUS aircraft:
 
THE QF-80F Shooting Star: Former front line USAF fighter of the Korean era. An AGRESSIVE drone of good manueverabilty
but no countermeasures .Operated by permanent USAF detachment from the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron.
Type was fully expended by 1964.
 
THE QF-106A DELTA DART: Former front line USAF/ANG interceptor. Retired and placed in AMARC storage,Arizona.
Recalled for target drone use beginning in 1986 because of its availability
and high performance. An AGGRESSIVE drone of fair maneuverability and good counter-
measures. Type fully expended by 2005.
 
THE AQM-136A Falconer II: Former Tacit Rainbow cruise missile(cancelled). . Originally designed as a stand-off weapon to saturate enemy air defenses. Re-designed as an inexpensive aerial target.
A PASSIVE drone with poor manueverability. Low speed and limited countermeasures make it an easy missile target. Its small size HOWEVER makes it a difficult
gunnery target! Air launched from drone control aircraft, it follows a pre-programmed GPS flightpath. Recovered by parachute unless destroyed.
 
THE F6F-5K Hellcat: Former front line carrier fighter of the USN in WW2. Propeller driven. One of the first full scale conversion drones ever used. Operational from late 1940's until fully expended
in 1960. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manueverability and no countermeasures. Operated by permanent USN detachment from China Lake.
 
THE QF-4G Phantom II: Former USAF SEAD aircraft (Wild Weasel).Retired and placed in AMARC storage,Arizona. Currently being recalled for target drone use as other Phantom types are expended. First drone
use in 1998. An AGGRESSIVE drone of fair/good manueverability and EXCEPTIONAL countermeasures!! Operated by rotating detachment of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, Tyndall AFB,Florida.
Type should be fully expended or retired by 2011 as QF-16A becomes available.
 
 
--------------DRONE CONTROLLER-------------------
 
THE F9F-5KD Panther : Drone controller conversion of the F9F-5P Photo-recon Panther. Extended nose (once for cameras) allows excellent location for drone control equipment.
Pilot can fully operate and/or assume command of drones via radio control. Operated on a limited utility basis from 1955 until 1965.
 
As always: A FULL installation READ-ME and CREDITS enclosed.
 
 
Use of the F6F-5K requires access to Geo's Aircraft download site. This access is however...NOT...required to use the Mescalero Range or any other aircraft/drone.

Another flock of drones has been released by the Apache Spirit Dancers!!
 
-------------MEET YOUR NEW DRONES------------------
 
F9F-5K Panther: Former front line USN carrier based fighter. Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Retired and placed in service as target drones . An AGGRESSIVE drone
with good manueverability but NO countermeasures. Operated by detachment of GRGMU-2 (Guided Missile Group Two) out of NAS Chicoteague,VA.
Type fully expended by 1964.
 
QT-33A Seastar: Former T-33A USAF jet trainers bailed to the USN as target drones beginning in 1965. Large numbers makes them very common as targes and expendable.
A PASSIVE drone of fair manueverability and limited countermeasures. Operated by the permanent USN detachment out of China Lake. Type finally
expended by 1982.
 
QF-4N Phantom II: Former USN/USMC carrier based fighter and upgrade of the F-4B. Retired for drone use beginning in 1985. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manueverability
and EXCELLENT countermeasures. Operated by detachment of the NWTS (Naval Weapons Test Squadron) from NAS Point Magu,CA. Type expended by 2000/2001.
 
QF-86F Sabre: Former JASDF from line fighter built under license in Japan by Mitsubishi. Sent to USA apon retirement and converted to target drones by private contractor.
An AGGRESSIVE drone of excellent manueverability but limited countermeasures. First used in 1976. Expended or retired by 1989. Some survivors flown today in
display at airshows.
 
QF-59B Airacomet: First US jet fighter. Flown for only a short time in operational service before replaced by better aircraft(F-80). Some examples used as drones and/or
drone controllers. An AGGRESSIVE drone of fair manueverability but no countermeasures. Short drone carrer from 1950-56 makes them rare.
 
QB-17L Flying Fortress: Former USAAF B-17G bombers made famous in WWII. Retired in massive numbers at war's end makes them an excellent choice for bomber drone targets. A PASSIVE
drone of poor manueverabilty and no countermeasures. A tough target however! Will take alot of punishment, especially from non-cannon type rounds such as
50cal. slugs. A slow target makes for a collision danger for high speed fighters. USE CAUTION!! First deployed as drones in the late 1940's. Last use
around 1958. (note: turrets were removed from target drones).
 
MQM-107D Streaker: Purpose built subsonic drone of USAF. Uses an efficient turbofan engine pylon-mounted under fuselage. Its smokeless engine and small profile make it a hard
to spot target. A PASSIVE drone of limited countermeasures. First used in 1987....still operational.
 
--------------DRONE CONTROLLER-------------------
 
SNJ-5 : More of an observation aircraft than controller. Pilot sits in front while a range safety officer uses the rear seat. Unarmed. Fun to fly!!
 
------------Hunter-Killer Aircraft------------------
 
F-102A Delta Dagger (Hellenic Air Force): In the late 1960's, twenty excess F-102A's were sold to Greece along with a number of AIM-4 Falcon Missiles. These aircraft remained in service until at least
1975. A few can even be found today....sitting derelict in the weeds at Greek air bases.....:{
 
A full Installation and Credits read-me file is included.
 
Use of the QB-17L and QF-59B require access to the A-team Skunkworks download files. This access is however...NOT...required to use the Mescalero Range or any other aircraft/drone.

The grand finale!! The last set of drones to complete your Mescalero range.
 
-------------MEET YOUR NEW DRONES------------------
 
QF-8A Crusader: Former Front-line USN Carrier based fighter. Converted to unmanned target drone beginning in 1973.
An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures. Type expended by 1978.
 
QF-4S Phantom II: Former Former Front-Line USN Carrier based fighter re-manufactured from the F-4J. An AGGRESSIVE drone
of good manueverabilty and SUPERIOR countermeasures. Operated by detachment of VX-30 "Bloodhounds" out
of NAS Point Magu, Calif. First use in 1990.....retirement is imminent.
 
QRF-4C Phantom II: Former USAF recon-version of the Phantom. As supplies of figher F-4 airframes for drone use dwindle....some
RF-4C's have been converted for use. A PASSIVE drone of good manuverability and good countermeasures.
Operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. First used in 2007. Should be available until 2014.
 
QF-16A: The Future of unmanned conversion drones. Next on the list as the last of the Phantom II airframes draws near.
Conversion of F-16A airframes has begun in 2010. This will be an AGGRESSIVE drone of EXCELLENT manueverability
and EXCELLENT countermeasures. Will be operated by 53rd WEG out of Tyndall AFB, Florida. Should be operational
until at least 2020.
 
F-84KX: Former USAF fighter.A small number of "obsolete" F-84B and C models were retired from ANG use and sold to the USN for use
as target drones. Very little is known about actual use by the Navy. Your Thunderjet drone carries the colors of
GMGRU-2 out of NAS Chichoteague,VA. An AGGRESSIVE drone of good manuverability and NO countermeasures. In use from
1956-1965.
 
AQM-28 Hounddog: Former USAF "stand-off" nuclear missile launched from the B-52. Retired from SAC in the 1970's and rebuilt
for use as targets. A PASSIVE drone of poor manuverability, limited countermeasures BUT excellent acceleration.
The target can and will quickly go supersonic to escape attack.
 
--------------DRONE CONTROLLER-------------------
DT-33A: USAF T-33 Shooting Star converted to drone controller. Long service life between 1950 and 1986!!
DF-8F: Small numbers of F8U-1 Crusaders converted to drone controllers.
 
------------Hunter-Killer Aircraft------------------
The "Original Crusader": The F8U-1 (F-8A)!!
 
The first production version of the Crusader. First flight on September 20th 1955. A total of 318 airframes
built between 1956 and 1958. The original order was for 448 aircraft but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1E's
(F-8B). Use of the Pratt and Whitney J57-P-4 engine made the F-8A a MACH 1.5 capable aircraft. Originally designed
without them...the refueling system and sidewinder capability was added with the 50th production aircraft and retro-fitted
to earlier models. The F-8A was armed with four 20mm cannon, thiry-two Mighty Mouse 2.75 inch FFAR in a hinged drawer
below the fuselage and up to two sidewinder missiles on side stations. The AN/APG radar gunsight and fire control sys-
tem was installed for weapons delivery.
 
First USN squadron issued the new Crusader was VF-32 in 1957. First USMC squadron was VMF-122 the same year.
 
Your F8U-1 (F-8A) carries the colors of VF(AW)-3 "Blue Nemesis" out of NAS Moffett Field, Calif. in 1957.
Stay tuned to Combatace for my full release of the F8U-1 with over 10 USN and USMC skins to choose from!!
 
A full READ ME with installation instructions and credits included.