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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.

The sixth and GRAND FINALE skin pack for your F8U-1 Crusader.
 
In February 1958, VF-32 went aboard the newly commissioned USS Saratoga for the carrier's first Mediterranean cruise as part of Carrier Air Wing 3. During that cruise, the Swordsmen took part in the Lebanon Crisis by providing air cover for the landing of 1,800 US Marines at Beruit in July 1958.
 
Included here are the VF-32 'Swordsmen' as they appeared in 1958 during that crisis. The CAG bird (Commander of Air Group) is provided as its own DISTINCT skin.
 
An installation read-me file is included.
 
BONUS!!......a new Loadoutscreen music file!! Can you guess what 1960's era movie and what scene it's from?

This is the first of four projects I have been working on for the last 6 months. It will be followed shortly by Ultimate Packages for the F3H-2M and F3H-2 variants, along with a F7U Cutlass Ultimate Package.
 
The F3H-2N was the first of three Demon variants developed in parallel with each other. It was meant to be an all-weather fighter for fleet use.
Armament consisted of four 20mm cannon and 4 pods of 2.75inch FFAR's. Later the rockets were dropped in favor of the new Sidewinder missile which had just become available. Sparrow capability was added later in its life when most 2N's were upgraded to F3H-2 models.
 
Being underpowered was its major flaw. The original Westinghouse J-40 never materialized and the J-71 was fitted instead. Pilots called the Demon the "Lead Sled" or just "Sled".
 
This is a major rework of the existing F3H-2M demon file into the 3 variants. Almost everything has been tweeked to make it more accurate in appearance and performance. The skins have been painstakingly researched and re-created. Every squadron which flew
the Demon is represented here including changes in their scheme over time. The flight model has been adjusted to fly like the Demon and give you performance worthy of its nickname. The four cannons are present along with the FFAR's and early Sidewinders. There are new Hangar and Loading Screens as well.
 
SQUADRONS INCLUDED:
 
VF-14
VF-31
VF-82
VF-114
VF-121
VF-122
VF-124
VFAW-3
VC-3
NOTS China Lake
NATF Lakehurst
 
A read-me file is enclosed which contains installation instructions and credits. ENJOY!!!

This is the second of four projects I have been working on for the last 6 months. It will be followed shortly by Ultimate Packages for the F3H-2 variant, along with a F7U Cutlass Ultimate Package.
 
The F3H-2M (M for "Missile") was a version of the F3H Demon that was equipped to carry and launch the early AAM-N-2 Sparrow I radar beam-riding air-to-air missile. Two of the four 20mm cannons were often removed to same weight. Sometimes all were removed and it operated pure-missile!!
The F3H-2M was produced in parallel with the F3H-2N, but only 80 examples of the F3H-2M were built. It was modified to carry the AN/APG-51B radar set that was used to guide the Sparrow I missile. Four of these Sparrow missiles could be carried underneath the wings. This model of the Demon was NOT operationally upgraded to operate the new and improved Sparrow III missile. After 1962...the designation was changed to MF-3B Demon.
 
Being underpowered was its major flaw. The original Westinghouse J-40 never materialized and the J-71 was fitted instead. Pilots called the Demon the "Lead Sled" or just "Sled".
 
This is a major rework of the existing F3H-2M demon file into the 3 variants. Almost everything has been tweeked to make it more accurate in appearance and performance. The skins have been painstakingly researched and re-created. Every squadron which flew
this M model Demon is represented here including changes in their scheme over time. The flight model has been adjusted to fly like the Demon and give you performance worthy of its nickname. There are new Hangar and Loading Screens as well. All Bureau Numbers are
accurate for this variant.
 
A new weapon model has been created for the early Sparrow I. It is TRUE in appearance and performance (at least as much was possible).
 
ONLY A FEW DEMON SQUADRONS OPERATED THE F3H-2M...they are represented in this package.
 
 
SQUADRONS REPRESENTED:
 
VF-24 "Corsairs" (2 skins)
VF-61 "Jolly Rogers" (4 skins!)
VF-112 (2 skins)
VF-121 "Pacemakers" the West Coast RAG (Replacement Air Group)
VX-4 "Evaluators"
Point Mugu (Pacific Missile Test Center)
NATC (Naval Air Test Center)
 
 
A read-me file is enclosed which contains installation instructions and credits.

This is the third of four projects I have been working on for the last 6 months. It will be followed by an F7U Cutlass Ultimate Package(when fully completed). I am also planning an F11F Tiger Ultimate package to follow .
 
 
The F3H-2N and -2M were all built under contracts initially intended to cover for the disasterous F3H-1N. Following the completion of these contracts, a new Demon version was ordered in 1956-57 under a new set of contracts. This version was designated F3H-2 (F-3B after 1962). The F3H-2 could carry and launch the more capable AAM-N-6 (AIM-7C after September 1962) Sparrow III semi-active radar homing missile. The Sparrow III was a definite improvement over the Sparrow I, which was a pure beam riding missile, with no active homing capability, which meant that the guidance error was in the shape of a cone, which increased in diameter as the range inceased. The F3H-2 could also launch the AAM-N-7 (AIM-9B) Sidewinder IA air-to-air infrared homing air-to-air missile. The F3H-2 was equipped with an AN/APG-51B radar along with the AN/APA-127 Illuminator/Launch Envelope computer. The F3H-2 was optimized as a FIGHTER-BOMBER and could carry up to 6000 pounds of ordnance (bombs, rockets, or "special stores") on two fuselage and six wing stations. Late production F3H-2's also differed from the previous versions in having a slightly shorter beaver tail cone. The last of 239 F3H-2s was delivered on April 8, 1960, bringing the Demon production program to a close. Total Demon production was 519 aircraft. An interesting note is that there is NO EVIDENCE of the Demon ever being handed down to the USN Reserves. It seems almost all Demons were sent directly to NAS Litchfield Park and the scrapper. Only a handful remain today in museums......how sad.
 
Being underpowered was its major flaw. The original Westinghouse J-40 never materialized and the J-71 was fitted instead. Pilots called the Demon the "Lead Sled" or just "Sled".
 
This is a major rework of the existing F3H-2M demon file into the 3 variants. Almost everything has been tweeked to make it more accurate in appearance and performance. The skins have been painstakingly researched and re-created. Every squadron which flew
this -2 model Demon is represented here including changes in their scheme over time. The flight model has been adjusted to fly like the Demon and give you performance worthy of its nickname. There are new Hangar and Loading Screens as well.
 
Only Squadrons which operated this -2 variant of the Demon are included in the skins.
 
SQUADRONS REPRESENTED:
 
VF-13 Aggressors
VF-14 Tophatters
VF-21 Freelancers
VF-31 Tomcatters (2 skin versions)
VF-41 Black Aces (2 skin versions)
VF-53 Puking Dogs
VF-54 Silver Kings
VF-64 Freelancers
VF-92 Silver Kings
VF-101 Grim Reapers
VF-121 Pacemakers (2 skin versions)
VF-131 Nightcappers
VF-141 Iron Angels
VF-151 Vigilantes (2 skin versions)
VF-161 Chargers
VF-193 Ghost Riders (3 skin versions)
VF-213 Black Lions
 
YES....THAT IS 23 SEPARATE SKINS!!!!!!!! All are researched and re-created here. Bureau Numbers are accurate for 3 blocks of the F3H-2 Production line (blocks h,p and t).
 
A new weapons file for the AIM-7A Sparrow I missile is included. LET IT OVERWRITE any previous AIM-7A's you may have. This one is a new and CORRECT model.
 
There are separate ini files to allow the user to operate Air to Ground Missions (with different ordanance pylons). PLEASE SEE READ-ME for details
 
A read-me file is enclosed which contains installation instructions and credits.

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.

The C-135E Stratolifter! Now you can haul 16 jeeps through the air and deliver em' to the troops at Saigon, Can Ranh Bay or wherever! Nobody does it better than the MAC......once known as Military Air Transport Service (MATS). Aircraft posted was made as a marriage between Veltro2k's B-707 and Misalmar's C-135 skin....so be sure you give them credit due (alot). Something a little different....but different is good....ENJOY!!
 
 
includes: C-135E file, sounds,jeeps(weapons) and some USAF pilots to make it happen.

2 skins for the A-Team's H-5 Dragonfly Helicopter. The Navy and Marine Corps designated this aircraft as the HO3S-1 Hoverfly. The first skin depicts an HO3S-1 from NAAS Chase Field,Beeville TX during the 1954-55 timeframe. The second skin is a re-release of the HU-1 skin....with improved decals. Place both folders in your H-5 Dragonfly folder and go fly!!

The North American T-6 Texan/SNJ was a single-engine advanced trainer aircraft used to train fighter pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II. Designed by North American Aviation, The T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The USAAC designated it as the "AT-6", the US Navy the "SNJ", and British Commonwealth air forces, the Harvard, the name it is best known by outside of the United States. It remains a popular warbird aircraft.
 
The North American T-6 Texan/SNJ was known as "the pilot maker" because of its important role in preparing pilots for combat. A cantilever low-wing monoplane, the Texan filled the need for a basic combat trainer during WW II and beyond into the 1950's.
 
U.S. Navy pilots flew the airplane extensively, under the SNJ designation, the most common of these being the SNJ-4, SNJ-5 and SNJ-6. A few models were equipped with tailhooks and used for carrier qualifications.
 
 
Included are 5 skins:
 
Instructor Basic Training Unit, NAS Pensacola (Corry Field) 1952
Basic Training Group One, NAAS Saufley 1956
Naval Air Reserve Training Command, NAS Glenview 1956
Naval Air Reserve Training Command, NAS Grosse Ile 1955
VMT-2, MCAS El Toro 1952
 
Please see the enclosed READ ME file for installation and of course CREDITS.

For use with the recent A-Team release of the A3D-1 Skywarrior. Here is VAH-1.... the "Smoking Tigers"!! This is the very first operational squadron to utilize the Skywarrior in its original role....... A BOMBER!!! Both the skin and the Bureau numbers are historically accurate for the A3D-1. Just plop into your A3D-1 folder and go fly!! More to come..............

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

An upgrade package for the Dehavilland Hornet F3 which can be found at the A-team Website. This is NOT a complete aircraft file since no LODs are included. You will need to get them separately.
 
What is here includes a revised flight model, a new pilot, some fixes,new sound,hangar screen and of course....some AUTHENTIC skins:
 
No.19 Squadron, RAF Church Fenton, 1951
No.33 Squadron, RAF Tengah,Singapore 1952
No.45 Squadron, RAF Tengah,Singapore 1953
No.64 Squadron, RAF Linton-on-Ouse 1947
No.65 Squadron, RAF Linton-on-Ouse 1950
No.80 Squadron, RAF Kai Tek, Hong Kong 1954
 
A read-me file for INSTALLATION,CREDITS and HISTORICAL BACKGROUND are included.
 
The fastest British twin engine fighter built. A fantastic aircraft which saw service in the 1950's during the conflict in Malaya.
Sadly, not a single Hornet survives on display!

This mod will add music and other surprises to your SF2V install. The goal is to ENHANCE your 1960's Air War Vietnam experience and provide a little historical background. A read me file for installation is provided. Enjoy and listen carefully for surprises....Hanoi Hannah may have something to say ....:)
 
Tested on stand alone SF2V with the Gold Expansion Pack installed.

For the Division A Team's H-5 Dragonfly helicopter file. The Navy's very first helicopter squadron.........HU-1. Provided rescue and plane-guard duties off various ships during the Korean War 1950-53. Textures are 1024x1024...so if your system can't handle it......use the 512x512 texures in provided folder. Enjoy!!

For the Skunkworks T-28P file which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This is a TWO-PACK of skins which consist of the remaining two ARA squadrons which operated the T-28P during the 1960s and 70s. Included are the 1st and 2nd Naval Attack squadrons. The T-28P file itself includes the Argentine Naval School skin......so this pack will give you a complete set.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.
 
See the enclosed READ ME files for history and installation info.

For the Skunkworks T-28S Fennec which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This skin(Escadrille 2/72 "Marquis") will complete the Groupe 3/05 division of Fennecs which operated out of Mecheria, Algeria in 1960-61. (The other is the "Petit Prince" skin which comes complete with the T-28S file.
 
Simply drop into your T-28S file to enjoy.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.

For the Skunkworks T-28S Fennec which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This 3 skin package will complete the Groupe 3/04 division of Fennecs which operated out of Telergma, Algeria in 1961.
 
Simply drop into your T-28S file to enjoy.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.

For the Skunkworks T-28S Fennec which can be found in their THIRD PARTY section. This 2 skin package will complete the Groupe 3/09 division of Fennecs which operated out of Bone, Algeria in 1961.
 
Simply drop into your T-28S file to enjoy.
 
Tested on post 08 patch WOV.