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Gloster Gladiator Mk.II RAF No.247 Sqn(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
RAF No.247 Squadron was the only Gladiator unit of the fighter command by the Battle of Britain.
No.247 Sqn operated from Roborough Fleet Air Arm Station(Plymouth)with detachments at Exeter.
Formed from the Shetland Fighter Flight No. 247 Squadron was reformed at Roborough FAA Station on Aug 1, 1940.
By Aug 13, 1940 only one flight was recorded as operative. Same by Sep 7, 1940.
Tasked with the defence of the south west of England including the ports of Plymouth and Falmouth, the squadron's first action came on 25 September 1940, when a force of 24 Dornier Do 17s escorted by 12 Messerschmitt Bf 110s flew over the English Channel from France and crossed the coast at Start Point, heading towards Plymouth.
Then Gladiators were used a night fighters, vectored by ground control radar.
At 19:15 on 6 November 1940, the last engagement by a home-based Gladiator was fought when P/O R. C. Winter of 247 Sq. intercepted a He 111 off Falmouth and claimed to have damaged it.
The squadron flew Gladiator Mk.II from Jan 1940 to Feb 1941 and start conversion in Hawker Hurricane Mk.I from Dec 24, 1940.
 

Aircrafts included:
 
No.247 Sqn operated with Gladiator Mk.IIs, only exception K8049, a old Mk.I(not included in the present set).
All 13 serial numbers are after real No.247 Sqn Gladiators:
 
N2308
N5575
N5576
N5585
N5622
N5631
N5644
N5648
N5649
N5682
N5684
N5897
N5901
 
Install
 
Follow readme instructions
 
Bonus
 
PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.
Pilot number are sequencial after set "StrikeFighter2 Great Britain RAF WWII" by Viper.
 

Optional:
Squadronlist.
 
Included all RAF and Luftwaffe units of the Battle of Britain(Spitfire, Hurricane, Defiant, Blenheim
Gladiator and Luftwaffe Bf 109, Bf 110, Ju 87, Ju 88, He 111, Do 17 and units from Seenodienst-Küstenfliegergruppen).
Luftwaffe units organized after Gruppen, included Stab(no individual Staffeln numbers).
 
Credits
 
Wrench and Cocas for the original model.
 
Happy Flights!!!

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 8./JG 3(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 

Luftwaffe Gruppe III of JG 3 began operations at the Battle of Britain on Jul 2, 1940.
The Gruppe(Staffeln 7, 8 and 9)was based at Guines until Jul 20, 1940, then was trasnfered to Desvres and remain there until Feb 16, 1941.
Of the three Staffeln, only 9./JG 3 had a individual badge.
Following orders as the others units, the 7./JG 3 was selected and equipped by October as fighter-bomber unit.
III Gruppe claims were for 67 kills and loss 33 Bf 109s with nine pilots KIA and 8 POW.
 

Install

Follow readme instructions

Bonus

PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.

Squadron list

Optional. List included complete JG 3 structure.

Credtis
 
Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.
 
Happy flights!

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4B 3./Erpr.Gr.210(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
Luftwaffe 3./ Erpr.Gr.210(Erprobungsgruppe 210)was the third staffel of the Gruppe and the only one equipped with Bf 109Es.
The others two squadrons operated with Bf 110C-4B, D-0, D-1 and other new and last versions of the Zerstörer.
3./Erpr.Gr.210 take on charge a batch of new Bf 109E-4B by July 1940 and began an intensive programme of training.
A red line was painted in the left canopy side to serve as reference at the dive(45 ° from 3000m).
On Jul 13, 1940 by 07.00 hours Erpr.Gr.210 move forward from its base at Denain to St Omer for start operations in convoy attacks. The group flew his first mission at 12.15 hours, targeting a convoy off Harwich .
Erpr.Gr.210 was a precision attack unit and after targeting convoy traffic, switch in the next phase of the Battle of Britain, to attack radar stations and airfields.
On Aug 15, 1940 Erpr.Gr.210 suffer heavy losses. After two succesfull sorties, the Gruppe depart by the 17.00 hrs to attack Kenley.
With the low setting sun, Erpr.Gr.210 dont find the escorting JG 52 and continued always a low altitude to London area.
The Gruppe made a long approach by the north and began the attack, but they mistook Croydon with Kenley. The long approach give to the RAF, enough time to intercept and
two Hurricanes squadrons(No.32 and No.111 Sqn)were converging to the Kenley area.
The attack cause moderate damage to Kenley and then Gruppenkommandeur, Hptm Rubensdorffer, ordered the retreat. But that was too late.
The Hurricanes went to chase the Bf 110s and the eight Bf 109E-4B led by Ltn.Horst Marx were no enough to content the attack.
The full Stab flight was destroyed(Rubendorsffer and his radio were KIA)and 2./Erpr.Gr.210 loss three others Bf 110s. Ltn.Marx try to save and protect Rubendorsffer but he was also hit and shot down.
Marx´s Bf 109 was one of the only two Bf 109s lost in combat by Erpr.Gr.210 by the Battle of Britain.
 


Install
 
Follow readme instructions
 
Bonus
 
PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.
 
Squadron list
 
Optional. List included main units of Battle of Britain(Luftwaffe and RAF)
 
Credtis

Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.

Happy flights!

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 3./JG 52(Battle of Britain)
 
Texture for Strike Fighters 2.
 
Luftwaffe Gruppe I of JG 52 began operations at the Battle of Britain on Aug 2, 1940.
The Gruppe(Staffeln 1, 2 and 3)was based at Coquelles until Oct 31, 1940, then, the unit leave the front Channel and return to Germany.
Following the disastrous deployment of Gruppe III(eight pilots lost in two days, including Gruppenkommandeur and three Staffeln Kapitän. Unit retired of operations after only ten days of operations), and Gruppe II(six pilots lost in six days and unit retired after only 12 days of operations. However, Gruppe II returned to combat from Sep 25, 1940 at Peuplingues), Gruppe I was better prepared for the task, and claimed some 72 victories lossing in the process 24 Bf 109s with seven pilots KIA and 16 POW.
 

Install

Follow readme instructions

Bonus

PilotData included photos of the main aces of the RAF and Luftwaffe by the Battle of Britain.

Squadron list

Optional. List included main units of Battle of Britain(Luftwaffe and RAF)

Credtis
 
Russouk2004 and Wrench for the original model.
 
Happy flights!

V-VS Soviet Air Force 72 GvIAP MiG-15 Korean War Nov 1950 campaign
 
For Strike Fighters 2 NA with Korea Terrain(Korea3).
 
This campaign with some 30 missions cover the operations of the 72th GvIAP Fighter Aviation Regiment(Part of the Guards 151th GvIAD Fighter Aviation Division together with 28th GvIAP)in the first month
of deployment of the MiG-15 in the Korean War.
Naval Campaign mode.
Historical accurate with the main units(Air, Ground, sea)and bases deployment by Nov 1 to Nov 30, 1950.
Campaign need Expansion Packs 1 and 2 for some aircrafts, weapons, tanks, textures, etc.
Pack 1 and 2 "Wings over Korea" by Do335 for other aircrafts.
 
See readme for other details .
 
 
 
Thanks and credits:
 
Wrench for Korea3 terrain
Do335 for Pack 1 and Pack "Wings over Korea"
WhiteBoySamurai for Essex class (long-hull) aircraft carrier
ErikGen for the base model for the RF-80A
 
Update Jul 1, 2017
 
Naval campaign mode with Essex Class(WhiteboySamurai)
Add F4U-5NL and AD-4NL
Revision Task Force 77

Campaing for the US Navy VA-23 Black Knights with Douglas A-4E Skyhawk.
 
For Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam
 
This campaign with some 67 missiones cover the periode of the first combat tour of the VA-23(Apr 18, 1965 to Nov 4, 1965)with the Air Wing CVW-2 aboard of CVA-41 Midway.
 
Included loading screen for the A-4E_65.
Campaign utilise F-104C Starfighters of the 476TFS and 436TFS(deployed at Da Nang from Apr 20, 1965 to Nov 20, 1965).
This F-104C is available with the Third Wire AI Plane Pack 1.
 

Campaign in mode naval campaign and included destroyers (Gearing and Sumner class), Dixie Station and revised position for Yankee Station.
Date of deployment of the carriers correspond to first and last day in station(Dixie or Yankee) and no departure and arrival in USA.
Two versions included(second version with standard Yankee station and only carrier). See readme for details.
 
Happy flights and enjoy.

Nieuport 17 two training missions
 
For Rise of Flight
 
Two training missions for the Nieuport 17.
 
1-Take off and landing
2-Take off-gunnery-landing
 

Install instructions in readme
 

Optional
 

Folder input included curve(responses)for the Nieuport 17.
For install and activation, see readme.
 

Happy flights and enjoy

For Strike Fighters 2
 
Lockhhed RF-80A USAF 8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron.
Version 1950 with engine GE J33-GE-11(3850 lbs).
No weapons(like the originals). Only fuel, a lot of fuel(see readme).
Decals after real 8th TRS RF-80As. Included short historial of each jet.
 
By the began of the Korean War, 8th TRS complement was 25 RF-80A.
The unit was deployed at Itazuke AB and flew his first mission over Korea on Jun 28, 1950.
8th TRS became 15th TRS on Feb 25, 1951.
Deployed at Taegu K-2 from Mar 1, 1951.
 

Credits
 
Original of ErikGen.

USN VF-51 F9F-2 Korean War CV-45 Valley Forge 5th Patrol(Nov 1950)
 
For Strike Fighters 2 NA with Korea Terrain(Korea3).
 
This campaign with some 28 missions cover the operations of the VF-51(CVG-5)aboard of CV-45 Valley Forge in his 5th patrol(Nov 6 to Nov 19, 1950)in the Korean War.
Naval Campaign mode.
 
CVG-5 units were: VF-51(14 F9F-3)VF-52(13 F9F-3)VF-53(17 F4U-4B)VF-54(17 F4U-4B)VA-55(20 AD-4/Q)VC-3 Det C(F4U-5N/AD-3N)VC-11 Det(AD-3W)HedRon 1 Det(F4U-5P)and HU-1 Det(HO3S-1).
CV-45 depart Sasebo at 07.33 hours on Nov 5, 1950 and despite severe and difficult weather and heavy sea(operations delayed 7 hours)began air operations on the afternoon of Nov 6, 1950.
 
Historical accurate with the main units and bases deployment by Nov 6 to Nov 19, 1950.
Campaign need Expansion Packs 1 and 2 for some aircrafts, weapons, tanks, textures, etc.
Campaign utilise Essex class long-hull by WhiteBoySamurai.
See readme for other details.
 
Thanks and credits
 
Wrench for Korea3 terrain
Do335 for Pack 1 and Pack "Wings over Korea"
WhiteBoySamurai for Essex class (long-hull) aircraft carrier
ErikGen for the base model for the RF-80A
 
Update Jul 1, 2017
 
Add F4U-5NL and AD-4NL
Revision Task Force 77

Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Tainan Kokutai
 

For Strike Fighters 2
 
Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Tainan Kokutai(New Guinea 1942).
 
Tainan Kokutai was one of the more skilled IJN fighters units and was very active in New Guinea Theater of Operations.
The unit attack many times Port Moresby, in escort for bombers or as fighter Sweep and cause heavy losses to the USAAF and RAAF Units.
His home airfield, Lae, was targeted and attacked many times, by B-25, B-26, B-17s, P-39, P-40, P-400s, etc but the results were no brillant and worst, increased still the allied losses.
On August 3, 1942 Tanian Kokutai was re-deployed at Lakunai Rabaul and in a few days began a new campaign: Guadalcanal.
 

Breve chronology of the Tainan Kokutai.
 
Feb 16, 1942 The first six A6M2 of the 4th Kokutai arrived to Rabaul.
Mar 3, 1942 Lae airfield occupied by the Japanese and developed into a forward airfield.
Mar 8, 1942 Japanese troops occuped Lae and Salamaua.
Mar 10, 1942 Tainan Kokutai deployed at Lae. Eleven A6M2 availables.
Apr 11, 1942 20 A6M2 delivered by Kasuga Maru to Tainan Kokutai.
Jun 15, 1942 Mitsubishi produced the A6M3 Model 32.First unit served with the new model were the 2th Kokutai and the Tainan Kokutai.Grey paint scheme.
Jul 30, 1942 20 A6M3 Model 32 arrived to Rabaul for deliver to Tainan Kokutai.
Aug 3, 1942 Tainan Kokutai move from Lae to Lakunai Rabaul.
Nov 1, 1942 Tainan Kokutai renamed as the 251th Kokutai.
Nov 15, 1942 251th Kokutai recalled to Toyohashi air base in Japan to replace its losses.
 
The model
 

Specifications for Model 21 revised and adjusted
Decals(Including dataplate)
Real registrations numbers after Tainan Kokutai
New IJN patch
Set Primary and secondary guns
Grey drop tank(329 liters)
PilotWW2JpnNavy
Use IJN code
Use only IJN weapons
Hangar and loading screens
New loadout screen(not more colour rose)
Default prop engine sound
 
See readme for others details
 

Credits and thanks
 
Original by ArmorDave
SF2 Zero and Rufe Pak by Wrench
Panel, I dont know, but thanks.
 
Happy flights

USAF 67th FBS F-51D Korean War(Apr 1951)
 
For Strike Fighters 2 NA with Korea Terrain(Korea3).
 
This campaign with some 32 missions cover the operations of the USAF 67th FBS(18th FBG)in the periode Apr 7 to May 8, 1951 in the Korean War.
In this periode 67th FBS trade his normal base at Chinhae K-10 with Suwon K-13.
F-51D operations over Korea were as usually of high risk, dangerous and costly. 67th FBS was not exception and pay also his price in this month of April with nine F-51D losses by AAA, two pilots KIA, three MIA and four rescued.
The second squadron of 18th FBG, 12th FBS, loss in the same periode eight F-51D(one by MiG)with two pilots KIA, two MIA, one POW and three rescued.
67th FBS was the last USAF operator of F-51D Mustang and flew is last mission from Hoengson K-46 on Jan 23, 1953.
The unit was converted after, in F-86F.
 
Historical accurate with the main units and bases deployment by Apr 7 to May 8, 1951.
Campaign need Expansion Packs 1 and 2 for some aircrafts, weapons, tanks, textures, etc.
Included textures and decals for the 67th FBS with 18 autentic 67th FBS registrations.
See readme for other details.
 
Thanks and credits:
 
Wrench for Korea3 terrain and Cavalier destroyer
Do335 for Pack 1 and Pack "Wings over Korea"
WhiteBoySamurai for Essex class (long-hull) aircraft carrier
ErikGen for the base model for the RF-80A
 
Update Jul 1, 2017
 
Correct some units deployment by Task Force 77
Add F4U-5NL and AD-4NL

PLAAF 10th Fighter Aviation Regiment MiG-15 Korean War(Dec 1950)
 
For Strike Fighters 2 NA with Korea Terrain(Korea3).
 
This campaign with some 38 missions cover the operations of the first PLAAF MiG-15 unit operating in the Korean War: The 10th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 4th Fighter Aviation Division.
This first deployment began on Dec 28, 1950 with the 10 MiGs of the 28th Flying Group.
From Jan 17, 1951, the 10 MiGs of the 28th Flying Group were reinforced with the others 20 MiGs of the two other regimental Flying Groups: the 29th and 30th.
On Feb 3, 1951 the 10th Fighter Aviation Regiment ended his combat tour and was replaced with the second Regiment of the Division: the 12th Fighter Aviation Regiment.
 
Historical accurate with the main units and bases deployment from Dec 28, 1950 to Feb 3, 1951.
Campaign need Expansion Packs 1 and 2 for some aircrafts, weapons, tanks, textures, etc.
Included textures and decals for the 30 MiGs of the PLAAF 10th Fighter Aviation Regiment.
See readme for other details.
 

Thanks and credits:
 
Wrench for Korea3 terrain and Cavalier destroyer
Do335 for Pack 1 and Pack "Wings over Korea"
WhiteBoySamurai for Essex class (long-hull) aircraft carrier
ErikGen for the base model for the RF-80A
 
Update Jul 1, 2017
 
Add F4U-5NL and AD-4NL.

VPAF 925th Fighter Regiment Shenyang J-6(May 1972)
 
For Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam
 
This campaign with some 23 missions cover the operations of the VPAF 925th Fighter Regiment in the periode May 8 to May 31, 1972(Linebaker I).
925th Fighter Regiment was activated on Feb 1969 and the unit received some 44 Shenyang J-6s. Main base was Yen Bai.
By May 1972, the VPAF MiG force was concentrated and operated from three bases: Kep, Yen Bai and Hoa Lac.
Historical accurate with the main units and bases deployment from May 8 to May 31, 1972.
Naval campaign mode.
Utilise F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel by ArmorDave(Wrench)(to download)
See readme for other details.
 
 
 
Thanks and credits:
 
Stary for the MiG-19S cockpit
ArmorDave(Wrench)for the Republic F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel.
 
Happy flights