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View File [Fictional] Lockheed F-104H Starfighter for SF2 Lockheed F-104H Starfighter for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This is a simple mod of the stock F-104G to create a fictional F-104H in service with Air/Aerospace Defense Command in the 1966-1986 timeline. Markings are provided for the following squadrons; 111st Fighter Interceptor Squadron (Texas Air National Guard) 178th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (North Dakota Air National Guard) 186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (Montana Air National Guard) 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (a regular USAF unit attached to the 25th Air Division) BACKSTORY On March 15th 1963, two Soviet bombers overflew Alaska and despite a desperate chase the F-102A's of Alaskan Air Command were unable to intercept them. The immediate response to this embarrassing intrusion was to deploy ten F-106A's drawn from various Air Defense Command Fighter-Interceptor Squadrons to Alaska and to recall the remaining F-104A's that had previously been transferred to the Air National Guard back in 1960. Despite the excellence of the F-106A it did come with a pretty hefty price tag (and was actually out of production) and Air Defense Command realised that in order to replace the earlier F-101's and F-102's a cheaper alternative was required. With Lockheed's multi-role F-104G Starfighter in a high-rate of production the relatively low unit cost attracted the attention of the US Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara who authorised production of the F-104H a dedicated interceptor version based on the F-104G and an initial order for 200 was made. The F-104H was powered by the uprated General Electric J79-GE-10 engine rated at 11,905 lbf dry thrust and 17,844 lbf thrust with afterburner although initial deliveries were powered by the earlier J79-GE-8B. The F-104H incorporated the advanced Litton LN-3 inertial navigation system and also featured the Autonetics NASARR F-15J-50 radar and fire control system optimised for the air-to-air mode with all ground-mapping, contour-mapping and terrain-avoidance modes deleted. After some debate, the M61 20mm cannon was retained but the main armament for the F-104H was the AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active homing missile, the AIM-9 Sidewinder infra-red heat-seeking missile and the AIR-2 Genie unguided air-to-air rocket with a 1.5 kt nuclear warhead. Entering service in April 1965 the F-104H eventually served with nine squadrons. Whilst the USAF's F-104A's and F-104C's had suffered the highest accident rate of any of the USAF Century Series fighters (25.2 aircraft destroyed per 100,000 flight hours) the F-104H's fared much better and were second only to the Spanish Air Force who actually achieved the perfect safety record of losing none of 21 F-104's over a total of 17,500 flight hours. The F-104H was gradually withdrawn from Aerospace Defense Command service from the late 1970's onwards although two Air National Guard units soldiered on until 1986 when the type was finally retired. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-104H folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-104H folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. Thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 1 - December 30th, 2023 Submitter Spinners Submitted 12/30/2023 Category What If Hangar  

View File [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.3 for SF2 Lockheed Starfighter F.3 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This is a simple mod of the stock F-104G to create a fictional Starfighter F.3 in service with the Royal Air Force in the 1980-1991 timeline and it includes markings for No.29 Squadron and No.56 Squadron with 18 contemporary serial numbers shared between them. BACKSTORY Delays in the UK's Tornado ADV programme lead to the RAF upgrading 38 Lockheed Starfighter FGR.2's to a new F.3 standard featuring the uprated J79-GE-19 engine (developing 12,000lbs dry thrust and 17,900lbs with afterburner) and the improved NASARR R-21G/H radar with moving target indicator and continuous wave illuminator for the Skyflash semi-active radar homing missile. Entering service with No.29 Squadron in 1980 the Starfighter F.3's remained in service until 1991. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF3 folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF3 folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 1 - 21/03/2021 Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/21/2021 Category What If Hangar  

View File F-104G Starfighter by 3rdwire for SF/WO* This is the default model of the F-104G Starfighter model by Thirdwire for SFG added as setup/installer by BUFF for WOV & WOE Oct 2008 Update. I am uploading the compressed version for those who want to install this addon manually. I take no credit in creating/modifying this addon. Submitter zade1990 Submitted 04/25/2019 Category F-104 Starfighter  

View File [Fictional] Lockheed F-104C 'Getti Tonanti' Lockheed F-104C 'Getti Tonanti' for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104C to create a fictional F-104C of the famous 'Getti Tonanti' aerobatic display team of the Aeronautica Militare who performed at the opening ceremony of the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. The real 'Getti Tontanti' flew F-84F's in 1960 so this is just my interpretation of how the Starfighter might have looked with those distinctive Olympic Rings coloured tails. If you haven't got the F-104C then I'm sure you can hack it to fit the F-104G by changing the skin bitmap names, etc. BACKSTORY Entering service in February 1958 with the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Hamilton AFB, California the F-104A interceptor served only briefly with the USAF Air Defense Command but this was soon followed by the multi-role F-104C which entered service with USAF Tactical Air Command in September 1958 when the 479th Tactical Fighter Wing at George AFB, California began to re-equip with the type. Despite setting a new world altitude record of 103,395 ft (31,515 m) just a few months later in December 1958 the USAF sharply reduced their orders for the F-104 leading Lockheed to urgently seek export orders and they soon gained an export order from the Italian Government in January 1960 for 40 F-104C's for the Aeronautica Militare. With Italy hosting the Olympic Games in the late summer of 1960, the Italian President Giovanni Gronchi personally asked the US President Dwight D. Eisenhower for the earliest possible delivery date as he wanted to use the F-104C's as part of the opening ceremony. Not only did 'Ike' graciously agree but he also authorised the immediate transfer of 10 F-104C's from USAF stocks which were airlifted to Europe during February and March being reassembled at Ramstein Air Base before being flown to Villafranca Air Base by USAF pilots and officially handed over to the 5th Aerobrigata of the Aeronautica Militare. The F-104C's replaced the F-84F Thunderstreaks of the 'Getti Tonanti' aerobatic display team and this elite unit performed a sensational display at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games of the XVII Olympiad held in Rome from August 25th to September 11th, 1960. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-104Cgt folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-104Cgt folder into your main Decals folder. That's it! BTW the mission editor can be used to select all 6 aircraft leaving you to get some formation screenshots taken! CREDITS Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 1 - 05/03/19 Submitter Spinners Submitted 03/05/2019 Category What If Hangar  

Documentary by former German F-104G pilot who was at Luke in the 60s..........

View File SF2 F-104 Starfighter Super Mega Pack 2016 SF2 F-104 Starfighter Super Mega Pack 2016 v3.5 By Viper63a et al! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOTH SF2E AND DLC28 ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS MOD! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE1: If you already downloaded version 3.1, you just need to download and install the patch to upgrade from version 3.1 to 3.5 Please read the Read Me in the Patch file. NOTE2: This mod WILL replace stock F-104s and may conflict with any other F-104 mod you may have installed - SO BACK UP unless you crave drama! SF2 Europe (merged or not) and DLC28 is REQUIRED, REALLY. If you don't have these, this mod will not work for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After flying FastCargo's excellent "Classified Mission Mod (Version 1.1)" pack, I got re-introduced to the F-104 Starfighters. So take a look at FastCargo's mod in the link below. Some install work is required, but well worth it.... http://combatace.com/files/file/11458-classified-mission-mod-version-11/ Firstly - I take NO CREDIT for the work contained in this pack. I made some of them better (All new skins, decals...etc), but I was not the creator. I am just a reflection of the excellent work that can be found here in CA. So here is my humble contribution to the collective. Thank you all for your mod packs! What's in this pack? In a nutshell, I downloaded some F-104 mods to check out the 104s (turned into downloading almost ALL of them, two of the best being Wrench's DLC28 F-104 Pack and MigBusters "Thirdwire F-104A/C Pack 1 1.0 " pack. Then added a bunch of other packs that caught my eye. There were lots of conflicts, broken decal links, leaking LODs...etc etc...So I started merging - fixing - reskinning - re-decaling and generally upgrading all the packs into one merged and hopefully easier to install pack. This is my "Best of the breed" F-104 Super Pack and I thought you may like a copy. Again, SF2E and DLC28 are REQUIRED, but other than that, everything else is in this pack to start flying the F-104 Starfighters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This pack includes F-104 skins, new pilots, hanger, loading, loadout, decals and everything else you need to start flying the F-104s... CF-104 CF-104_72 CF-104_76 F-104A F-104A_60 F-104B F-104C F-104C_61 F-104C_65 F-104C_66 F-104C_67 F-104D F-104F F-104G F-104G(O) F-104G(O)NL F-104G_82 F-104G_GAF F-104G_GN F-104G_ROCAF F-104J F-104S-ASA-CB F-104S-ASA-CI F-104S-ASA-M F-104S-CB F-104S-CI F-104S-CB_tur NF-104A RF-104G If you find any issues or concerns, please let me know via the Support Topic section for this mod... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, I recommend that you back up your mod folder before you install any new mod...just in case. * To install, simply unzip and copy the contents of the "To_Mod_Folder" folder to your StrikeFighter2 mod folder and Overwrite (if needed). My StrikeFighter2 mod on Win97 64-bit was..(yours may be different)... C:\Users\<your_id>\Saved Games\Thirdwire\StrikeFighter2... Original "Readmes" are in the Extra folder with some other goodies... Enjoy! =Viper= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Thanks! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like to take a minute and thank these people for taking the time to contact me with fixes, upgrades and assistance to make this a better package! THANKS! KJakker - Major help with upgrading the cockpits! Thanks! Fanatic Modder for his assistance, INI files and corrections! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Credits: Used alot, parts or refereneced the packs below... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classified Mission Mod (Version 1.1) - FastCargo http://combatace.com/files/file/11458-classified-mission-mod-version-11/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thirdwire F-104A/C Pack 1 - MigBuster http://combatace.com/files/file/15243-thirdwire-f-104ac-pack-1/ 3rd Wire for the F-104 Models and pits Skins / new Decals & Flight Model changes: MiGbuster IR Sensor: Spillone Cockpit grey repaint files: Ordway Templates based on previous work: Paulopanz/Spillone/Soulfreak/Ianapa Other decals and previous ini edits: WRENCH & USAFMTL Dave Fake pilot mod: FastCargo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SF2 DLC #28: F-104A Starfighter, Pakistani Air Force - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104A Starfighter Skins Pak, Part 2 - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104C (61) Starfighter Skins/Ini Pak, Part 1 - Wrench SF2 DLC #28: F-104C (66) Starfighter Skins/Ini Pak, Part 2 - Wrench http://combatace.com/files/file/14664-sf2-dlc-28-f-104a-starfighter-pakistani-air-force/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14671-sf2-dlc-28-f-104a-starfighter-skins-pak-part-2/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14674-sf2-dlc-28-f-104c-61-starfighter-skinsini-pak-part-1/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14675-sf2-dlc-28-f-104c-66-starfighter-skinsini-pak-part-2/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104A Pack - Spillone104 F-104C Pack 1.1 - Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/13082-f-104a-pack/ http://combatace.com/files/file/13083-f-104c-pack/ Original F-104A: Ajunaidr Added 3D parts and Fuel Tanks: Spillone104 Textures : Spillone104 and Paulopanz Decals : USAFMTL (Dave) and Paulopanz Fake pilot mod: FastCargo INIs : Spillone104 Effects : Spillone104 Sounds : Spillone104 Beta testers : Starfighter2 and Paulopanz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lockheed NF-104A for SF2 - Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/11594-lockheed-nf-104a-for-sf2/ Added 3D parts: Spillone104 Textures : Spillone104 with great Bobrock templates. Decals : JimBib Fake pilot mod: FastCargo INI and FM : Starfighter2 and Spillone104 Effects : Starfighter2, X-Ray and Spillone104 Sounds : Spillone104 Beta testers : X-Ray, Starfighter2 and TheTestPilot Special thanks to the Team that created the original NF-104A mod for SFP1. (original readme included!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West German Marine Zippers - 7eleven JaboG 36 "Westfalen" F-104G - Hopsten Air Base - 7eleven http://combatace.com/files/file/14366-west-german-marine-zippers/ http://combatace.com/files/file/14368-jabog-36-westfalen-f-104g-hopsten-air-base-ca-1972/ original model by - Third Wire GAF F-104G temp by - ravenclaw_007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMI & KLU Recon F-104G with Orpheus pod 1.0 - paulopanz http://combatace.com/files/file/14214-ami-klu-recon-f-104g-with-orpheus-pod/ - Spillone104 new 3D parts & Orpheus upgrades - Steve S original SF-1 Orpheus - BobRock F-104G temps - Paulopanz skins, decals, screens, data.inis edits & upgrades ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104G_ROCAF - ace888 http://combatace.com/files/file/11723-f-104g-rocaf/ TK/Thirdwire Spillone104 Starfighter2 FastCargo Crab-02 Spectre8750 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turkish Air Force F-104S CB for SF2 v1.2 - PureBlue http://combatace.com/files/file/12999-turkish-air-force-f-104s-cb-for-sf2/ Based on Thirdwire's F-104G model, also drop tanks by TW Skins from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Steve_S and Bobrock Avionics/Sounds from Spillone104's "F-104S Pack" by Spillone Decals & SEA Skin from Soulfreak's "TuAF Zippers" pack. Cockpit textures from "F-104G High-Resolution Cockpit Textures 1.0 2005/10/29 by ? MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007 F-104S pylons and other additional 3D Parts by Crab_02 Historical information from Serhat Güvenç's article on Zipper magazine (pdf included) INI Tweaks, Loadouts, Hangar screens and packaging by me, Pureblue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104S pack for SF2 1.0+Fix- Spillone104 http://combatace.com/files/file/12632-f-104s-pack-for-sf2/ http://combatace.com/files/file/12635-f-104s-quick-fix/ Added 3D details, Fuel tanks, INI work, flight model, sounds and effects: Spillone104 Texture and decals: Steve_S and Bobrock Cockpit: Starfighter2 MK_GQ7 seat: Ravenclaw007 Fake Pilot mod: FastCargo BETA testers: Aleks, Canadair, Spitwulf, Silverbolt, Starfighter2, Steve_S, The Test Pilot Inspired and basically based on the work of Crab_02 for the old F-104S mod. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SF2 WOV F-104C&D-10 Starfighters - snapper 21 http://combatace.com/files/file/9319-sf2-wov-f-104cd-10-starfighters/ F-104C-10 and F-104D-10 Starfighters Mod by USAFMTL Original Model by Ajunaidr Skins by Sundowner Decals and data ini tweaks by USAFMTL Avionics by Fubar Drop tanks and data by Crab_02 Cockpit: starfighter 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-104A and C Pack for SF2 by SupGen 1.0 - SupGen http://combatace.com/files/file/14069-f-104a-and-c-pack-for-sf2-by-supgen/ SuperGen, Wrench, Raven, and everyone else mentioned in Spillone104's download above. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lastly - Alot of references from NATO Figters 5 - eburger68 This mod package builds upon "NATO Fighters 4+," previously released at CombatAce.com along with five update packages. In addition to carrying over most of the work from that earlier version of NATO Fighters, this new version incorporates a large number of new and updated items from the following modders, who generously allowed their use: ErikGen ....................................... updated/upgraded F-101C & RF-101C Spillone104 & Paulopanz ....................... updated F-104A/C Paulopanz ..................................... F-104G skins Crusader ...................................... F-105D & Harrier cockpit mods Frank Rosato ...................................... F-104A/C Pack for SF2 Wrench ............................................ F-104C DLC 28 Pack for SF2 Soulfreak ......................................... F-104G MFG skins Centurion ......................................... F-105D Hill AFB skins Crusader .......................................... F-105 gunsight mod ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I referenced so many packs, I am sure I missed someone, please forgive and let me know so I can properly credit you. Thanks and Enjoy! Viper63a Submitter viper63a Submitted 12/04/2015 Category F-104  

File Name: Canadair CF-104 Starfighter skins File Submitter: Sheriff001 File Submitted: 27 September 2014 File Category: F-104 Introduction I have made new skins for the Canadair CF-104 Starfighter. These skins show all the normal Royal Canadian Air Force/Canadian Armed Forces CF-104 schemes. Fuel tanks are included. Aircraft.ini files removing TK's CF-104 skins are also included. Skins The following skins are provided: CF-104 RCAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Canada-based) RCAF Natural Metal post-1965 (Germany-based) CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) [*]CF-104_72 CAF Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Green CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green [*]CF-104_76 CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Canada-based) CAF Symmetrical Natural Metal (Germany-based) CAF Symmetrical Green CAF Symmetrical Camo I have provided 20 serial numbers. Anyone wishing to make additional serials will find PSD templates, and the RCAF font in the extra's folder. Use 22-point for pre-unification serials, 16-point for unification serials, and 48-point for buzz numbers. I have also included fuel tank templates which I have created. No instructions or files have been added to make the CF-104 flyable, however plenty is available on combatace.com on this subject. What works for the F-104G will work for the CF-104. I recommend making the aircraft ini files read only. Template used: http://combatace.com/files/file/5474-f-104g-photoshop-template/ Changes Removed CAF Green from CF-104, removed scratches from all skins, adjusted specular, glossiness and reflection values on natural metal skins, added SM files to natural metal skins. Fixed decals to remove white borders. Installation Instructions Copy the contents of "ModFolder" into your mod folder. Over-write where necessary. Credits TK: SF2, stock CF-104 Bobrock - F-104 template Littlesmoke - CF-104 NATO skin (used for 'tracing' the camo skin) Paulopanz - natural metal skins advice If there are any problems, or omisions in the credits, please send me a PM. Click here to download this file

File Name: West German Marine Zippers File Submitter: Soulfreak File Submitted: 31 October 2013 File Category: F-104 Marine F-104G Skin Pack by Carlo (not Paulo) "Soulfreak" Vecchi Included are 4 Skins for the 2 (West) German Navy Squadrons (MfG 1 & MFG 2) that flew the Zipper. in Norm 62 (early) and Norm 76 (late) Camo. And all German F-104G Numbers (you need them for later Skins by me)!!! ----------------------------------------- Credit = original model by - Third Wire GAF F-104G temp by - ravenclaw_007 ------------------------------------------ this mod is done for SF2 ------------------------------------------- NOTE: Textures are in BMP format. If you have not a good system, you should convert the textures into jpg format. ------------------------------------------ You have to read the readme.txt!!! Have Fun Souli Schapen, Oct. 31st 2013 Click here to download this file

File Name: F-104G - Royal Australian Air Force File Submitter: Sheriff001 File Submitted: 08 April 2013 File Category: What If Hangar This mod contains a series of RAAF skins for the F-104G Starfighter. Backstory During the late 1950s, the RAAF considered the question of replacing the CAC Avon-Sabre. From the submissions of most of the West's major manufacturers, a shortlist of two aircraft was put forward. These aircraft were the Dassault Mirage III, and the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter. In the event, the Government selected the Mirage III, which was manufactured in Australia as the Mirage IIIO. Of course, the Government could have gone the other way ... Had they done so, there was a chance that the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation would have been chosen to build it (they had been working on this with Lockheed). In real life, the Mirage IIIO was not used in Vietnam due to French restrictions (hence the reason Australia did not replace the Mirage IIIO with the Mirage 2000, and will not replace the F/A-18 with the Rafale), however the F-104G could have been used in Vietnam. The natural metal, and green/grey schemes reflect the actual colour schemes of the Mirage IIIO. SEA is included because it is highly appropriate for Australian conditions, and would reflect use of RAAF Starfighters in Vietnam. The "Fanta Can" is included because I'd be stoned to death for not including it. Further schemes may be included in updates. Contents Natural Metal, European green/grey, SEA camouflage skins for the following units: 3SQN 75SQN 76SQN 77SQN 79SQN ARDU "Fanta Can" scheme for ARDU. In the extras folder, there are alternate wings for different roundel configurations: Upper and lower, both wings (reflecting most F-104 users) Lower, both wings (reflecting the Mirage IIIO and A-4G) Upper left, lower right (reflecting the F-4E and F-111C) Installation Copy the contents of ModFolder into your mod folder. Overwrite where necessary. If you have downloaded the previous RAAF F-104G, I suggest deleting it before adding this mod. Materials and instructions for making the F-104G flyable are widely available on this site. You must have the Mirage IIIO DLC to use this mod. Add this text to "F-104G_userlist.ini" [Australia] ServiceStartYear=1964 ServiceEndYear=1993 Availability=COMMON Credits TK: The TW series, Stock F-104G Starfighter, Mirage IIIO DLC Spillone104 and Paulopanz: SEA skins P.S. If you believe that I have used your work, and have failed to credit you, please send me a message at once, so that I can correct the omission. Click here to download this file

File Name: TF-104G HAF File Submitter: acesfakia File Submitted: 21 January 2013 File Category: SF2 Series Add On Skins Hi,,,this is a skin for the TF-104G STARFIGHTER FOR THE HAF I SEE THEY ARE SKINS FOR THE F-104G...BUT NOT FOR THE TRAINER TF ..SO I REMAKE A SKIN TO LOOK LIKE A GREEK TF-104G. THE SKIN IS ALSO CAN BE USE IN THE F-104B ..IF YOU HAVE IT.....! I HOPE YOU WILL LIKE IT... THANKS Click here to download this file

View File [Fictional] Lockheed F-104E Starfighter 'ANG' Lockheed F-104E for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2 This is a very simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to create a fictional USAF F-104E with markings for; 112th TFS of the Ohio ANG in a 'Euro One' style scheme. 162nd TFS of the Ohio ANG in a 'Euro One' style scheme. 198th TFS of the Puerto Rico ANG in a 'T.O. 1-1-4' style scheme. It goes without saying that you must have the F-104G LOD's in your install. BACKSTORY Whilst, officially, USAF interest in the F-104 programme began to ebb (leading to only 77 F-104C's being built) they kept a watchful eye on Lockheed's progress into transforming the original hot-rod interceptor fighter into a multi-mission tactical fighter for export to selected 'free world' nations. As negotiations with Federal Germany reached a critical phase in 1958 concern was expressed by the Bonn government that Lockheed were attempting to sell an aircraft no longer wanted by it's home nation. Lockheed cleverly took these concerns back to Washington and claimed that lucrative export orders were at jeopardy leading to a token order for a new version of the Starfighter for the USAF. Designated F-104E this new version broadly represented a halfway house between the F-104C and the forthcoming F-104G. Only 60 F-104E's were planned to be produced but the success of the F-104C flown by Capt Charles E. Tofferi in the 1962 William Tell tactical weapons meet, against strong competition from F-100 and F-105 pilots, led to continued low-rate production followed by a larger batch of 240 F-104E's making an eventual total of 336. F-104E's were deployed to Vietnam and surviving aircraft were refurbished for ANG use with the type being finally retired in 1988 when the 112th TFS re-equipped with F-16A's. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the F-104E folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the F-104E folder into your main Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS Thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. Thanks to Bobrock for uploading his superb F-104G templates to the community. Thanks to Wrench for uploading his Generic SEA scheme for the Zipper. And thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - 09/02/19 Version 1 - 01/04/12 Submitter Spinners Submitted 04/01/2012 Category What If Hangar  

View File [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.2 Lockheed Starfighter F.2 for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to give a 'what if' Starfighter F.2 interceptor-fighter with markings for ten classic 1960's RAF Fighter Command squadrons - mainly real world Lightning squadrons but with No.43 Squadron added in as they were a famous interceptor squadron in the Phantom era. The service dates are confined to 1963 to 1969 but you can easily edit this to suit your tastes. RAF Squadrons covered; 5, 11, 19, 23, 29, 43, 56, 74, 92, 111. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2 folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2 folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. Special thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template used here for the skin and the specular maps. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - February 25th, 2024. Submitter Spinners Submitted 12/30/2009 Category What If Hangar  

View File [Fictional] Lockheed Starfighter F.2A (RAF Germany) Lockheed Starfighter F.2A for STRIKE FIGHTERS 2:Europe This is a simple mod of the stock Third Wire F-104G to give a 'what if' Starfighter F.2A interceptor-fighter with markings for No.19 and No.92 squadrons of RAF Germany as they might have appeared during the 1970's. This mod requires you to have SF2E for the F-104G LODs which are, of course, NOT included here. INSTRUCTIONS 1. From the AIRCRAFT folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2A folder into your Aircraft folder. 2. From the DECALS folder drag and drop the StarfighterF2A folder into your Decals folder. That's it! CREDITS As always, thanks to Third Wire for a great little game/sim. Special thanks to bobrock for the excellent F-104G template used here for the skin and the specular maps. And, finally, thanks to everyone in the wider Third Wire community. Regards Spinners Version 2 - February 22nd, 2024. Submitter Spinners Submitted 12/29/2009 Category What If Hangar