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Skin Pack number 4 for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included are the following squadrons:
 
VF(AW)-3 'Blue Nemesis' NAS Moffett Field, CA
VF-103 'Sluggers'
VF-191 'Satan's Kittens'
VC-8 'Redtails' NAS Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico
VMF-312 'Checkertails'

The first production model of the Crusader was the F8U-1,which was later redesignated the F-8A. It first flew on September 20, 1955, and 318 were built between 1956 and 1958. The initial order had been for 448 aircraft, but the last 130 were delivered as F8U-1Es (F-8Bs). The first thirty aircraft were fitted with the Pratt & Whitney J57-P-12 engine, but this was replaced with the more powerful -4 version and in all subsequent F-8As. The original thirty were then retrofitted with the -4 as well. This made the F-8A a Mach 1.5 aircraft. Other improvements added during the production run included the addition of a retractable in-flight refueling probe in a blister on the forward left side of the fuselage. This was begun with the fiftieth production aircraft, and retrofitted to the earlier airframes. The original Vought ejection seat was replaced with the Martin Baker F5 seat.
 
The F-8A was armed with four 20mm canon, thirty-two 2.75-inch rockets in a drawer in the lower fuselage, and two Sidewinder missiles could be carried on fuselage stations. The AN/APG-30 gunsight radar and fire control system was installed for weapons delivery. The first aircraft was accepted for service in December 1956, just four years and three months after the issue of the original requirement by the Navy. It was delivered to VF-32 in March, 1957, with VMF-122 being the first Marine squadron to receive the Crusader. The first carrier deployment was with VF-32 on board the USS Saratoga, (CVA-60).
 
After being replaced with later versions of the Crusader, the F-8As were relegated to training roles, serving as advanced single-seat trainers. The designation TF-8A was often applied to these aircraft.
 
Your F-8A has early markings for either VA-32 or VF-122. The rocket armament IS INCLUDED but you will not see the drawer open and close.
 
This mod has been extensively tested in SF2V.
A read-me file with installation steps and CREDITS included.

The first of several add-on skin packs for your SF2 F8U-1 Crusader. Included in this package are the following authentic skins:
 
-VF-62 'Boomerangs'
-VF-162 'Hunters'
- USMC Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 13- MCAS Yuma,Az.
-VMF(AW)-235 'Death Angels'
-VMF-251 'Thunderbolts' (the F-8A version of the skin originally released by Gocad for the F-8B)
 
Installation Read-me file included.

The second of five skin packs for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included in this set are the following squadrons:
 
FAGU- Fleet Air Gunnery Unit Pacific, NAS El Centro,Calif.
VF-124 'Crusader College'
VF-174 'HellRazors'
VMF(AW)-323 'Death Rattlers'
VMF-215 'Fighting Corsairs'
 
A read-me file with installation steps is included.

The third set of skins for your F8U-1 Crusader. Included here are the following authentic squadrons:
 
VF-11 'Red Rippers'-early sceme BEFORE the Gordon's Gin Boar Head
VF-142 'Fighting Falcons'
VMF-232 'Red Devils'
VX-3 Air Development Squadron Three- USS Roosevelt Carrier Qualifications in March 1957.
VC-5 'Checkertails'-NAS Atsugi,Japan
 
An installation read-me file is included.
The VC-5 skin is a re-work of Gocad's original skin for the F-8B (F8U-2). Credit for this skin belongs mainly to him.

The fifth set of skins for your F8U-1. Included here are the following authentic squadrons:
 
VF-154 'Black Knights'
VF-211 'Red Checkertails'- The original VF-211
VF-211(B) 'Fighting Checkmates'- The second VF-211
VMF-334 'Falcons'
VU-2 'Blue Tails'- NAS Oceana, VA
VU-10 'Proud Pelicans'- NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
VT-86 'Sabre Hawks' (TF-8A)- NAS Glynco,GA
 
Of course, an installation read-me file is included along with optional
squadronlist.ini files.

This is basically RussoUK2004's recent P-47N in post-WW2 form. I have given the flight model and ground handling a much needed boost. A set of new and AUTHENTIC skins covering the late 1940's and early 50's is included. This is when the P-47N became the F-47N and was handed down to Air Guard squadrons (ANG) and a few third world nations.
 
Squadrons included in this package:
 
USAF/ANG-
199th FS, Territory of Hawaii ANG,Hickam Field
332nd FG, Lockbourne Field,Ohio
37th FS, Dow AFB,Maine
128th FS, Georgia ANG, Dobbins AFB.
118th FS,Connecticut ANG,Bradley Field
147th FS, Pennsylvania ANG,Pittsburgh Airport
198th FS, Puerto Rico ANG, Isla Verde Airport
101st FS, MAssachusetts ANG,Logan Airport
142nd FS,Delaware ANG,NEw Castle Airport
 
ROCAF(Taiwan)-
46th FS
26th FS
11th FG
 
Other-
Nicaragua(FAN)
Guatemala (FAG)
 
 
Yep, thats 14 new skins for your Thunderbolt!!
 
Please view the read-me file for installation and of course CREDITS.
 
Tested on SFV2 merged with all other SF2 titles and expansion packs.

A new MainScreen for you to view on SF2V. This features the F-105 Thunderchief and some colorful images. Readme file includes simple installation details. Image size is 1920x1080 for widescreen monitors. ENJOY...!!!