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Grumman F3F-2
A total of 140 F3Fs were still on squadron strength at the outbreak of hostilities and the rugged little fighters remained in service as combat trainers, until as late as 1943.
The "Flying Barrel" was not to see combat, being superceded by the new generation of monoplane ship-board fighters, the Grumman F4F Wildcat around the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
In 1936, a special Grumman F3F-1 was built by the factory for Major Alford “ Al” Williams, head of aviation for Gulf Oi... A total of 140 F3Fs were still on squadron strength at the outbreak of hostilities and the rugged little fighters remained in service as combat trainers, until as late as 1943.
The "Flying Barrel" was not to see combat, being superceded by the new generation of monoplane ship-board fighters, the Grumman F4F Wildcat around the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
In 1936, a special Grumman F3F-1 was built by the factory for Major Alford “ Al” Williams, head of aviation for Gulf Oil Company and well-known aerobatic display pilot. The aeroplane was flown as a demonstrator for Gulf Oil (and Grumman) and appeared at air-shows and military displays all over the U. S. before WW2.
Called “Gulfhawk II” and powered by a 1000hp version of the Cyclone, the aeroplane displayed its aerobatic capabilities, speed and strength to great effect. So much so that the airframe was not retired until 1948 when Williams flew it on its final flight to Washington, after which it was to take its rightful place in the now Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Gulfhawk II is included in this package and would make an ideal starter for the Reno Races!
The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from pre-war fighter squadrons
Innovative Features :
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawings
- Authentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.
- Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.
- Animated authentic U. S. military pilot figure
- Specially animated, realistic undercarriage operation.
- Choice of electric or cartridge start.
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and perfomance based on real flight tests.
- Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.
- Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.
7 Authentic liveries :
The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from pre-war fighter squadrons
- VF-6 BU1033 aboard “WASP”
- VF-6 BU0986 aboard “ENTERPRISE”
- VF-4 BU0810 aboard “LEXINGTON"
- VMF-2 BU0976 aboard “SARATOGA”
- US Navy fighter trainer from 1942
- BU0972 U. S. Army Air Corps
- "GulfHawk II" as flown by "Al" Williams
Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Often regarded as 'the poor relation' to the Supermarine Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was in fact, a very capable fighting machine and again in fact, was responsible for 60% of Luftwaffe losses during the Battle of Britain. As a fighter, the Hurricane was no match for the manoeuvrability of the Messerschmitt BF109 but if a skilled pilot could bring those eight guns to bear, more often than not, the opposition was doomed amid a hail of concentrated fire. Those thick profile wings provided an e... Often regarded as 'the poor relation' to the Supermarine Spitfire, the Hawker Hurricane was in fact, a very capable fighting machine and again in fact, was responsible for 60% of Luftwaffe losses during the Battle of Britain. As a fighter, the Hurricane was no match for the manoeuvrability of the Messerschmitt BF109 but if a skilled pilot could bring those eight guns to bear, more often than not, the opposition was doomed amid a hail of concentrated fire. Those thick profile wings provided an extremely stable gun platform from which to shoot too. As the Battle developed, Hurricanes were assigned the primary role of destroying the waves of enemy bombers heading for British shores - Spitfires taking over the role of fighter interception and hence the more glamorous image.
During the Battle, the Hawker Hurricane made 'aces' of many of the young pilots flying daily to defend the shores of Great Britain. It fought in all the theatres of WW2, inflicting a massive amount of damage not only to enemy forces in the air but on the ground and at sea.
Much of this success was owed to its incredibly durable construction, enabling the aircraft to sustain huge amounts of punishment and still keep going. Cannon rounds would pass harmlessly, straight through the fabric of the rear fuselage structure without exploding and substantial armour plating behind the seat would provide protection for the pilot from rear attack.
There is little doubt, that without this iconic aircraft's rugged durability and the dogged determination of the RAF's Hurricane pilots,
Britain's 'Finest Hour' might have lasted a lot longer than it did.
In this tribute package you will find not only the Battle of Britain Mk1 but also the Tropicalised version with Vokes filter under the nose and a Sea Hurricane equipped with fully functional tail-hook for carrier landings.
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
- Authentic Hi-Fidelity models built over factory plans.
- Beautifully crafted detailed features.
- Many unique animations.
- All-new animated WW2 British pilot with period-correct "Battle of Britain" head gear, goggles and oxygen mask.
- Authentic re-fuelling bowser and starting cart included.
- Accurate flight dynamics for a challenging experience.
- Full WWise Soundpack developed by professional sound studios faithfully replicates the sounds of the V12 Rolls Royce Merlin engine.
- Beautifully modeled Rolls Royce Merlin engine beneath removable covers.
- Standard,Tropical and Sea Hurricane models included.
AUTHENTIC LIVERIES
- V7467 LE-D Flown by Squadron Leader Douglas Bader 242 Squadron RAF Coltishall 1940.
- V7357 SD-F Flown by FltSgt J. H. 'Ginger' Lacy 501 Squadron RAF Gravesend September 1940.
- P3576 GN-A Flown by Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson, 249 Squadron RAF Leconfield, Yorkshire August 1940.
- P3675 UF-S Flown by Flight Lieutenant Michael 'Mike' Robinson 601 Squadron RAF Exeter 1940.
- V6864 DT-A Flown by Squadron Leader Robert 'Bob' Stanford-Tuck, commanding 57 Squadron RAF Coltishall, 1940
- P2921 GZ-L Flown by (then) acting Flight Leader 'Pete' Brothers, 32 Squadron RAFBiggin Hill 1940.
- R4175 RF-R Flown by Polish pilot Josef Frantisek RAFVR 303 Squadron (Warsaw) RAF September 1940.
- P2725 TM-B Flown by Flight Lieutenant Raymond T Holmes 504 Squadron RAF .
- R4118 UP-W Flown by Various pilots of 605 Squadron RAF Drem 17th August 1940. (available in wartime and restored versions)
- P3114 M A Sea Hurricane serving with 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm out of RNAS Gosport in 1940.
- Z4936 KE-M A Sea Hurricane of the Merchant Ship Fighter Unit 1942.
- V7478 The only Hurricane to be delivered directly to Australia. A tropicalised Mk1
- 284 J was flown by Lt. Bob Kershaw of 3 Squadron SAAF in East Africa March 1941.
- Z4615 was a Tropicalised Hurricane flown by Free French pilots in the Middle East. This aircraft began its flying career with No. 80 squadron RAF in June of 1941.
- A "clay" unmarked and unpainted texture is included and a "paintkit" containing "A" and "B" RAF camouflage schems without markings.
Hawker Nimrod Mk2 & Fury Mk1
The Hawker Nimrod and Fury were designed by Sydney Camm who was later to design the Hawker Hurricane!The Hawker Nimrod and Fury were designed by Sydney Camm who was later to design the Hawker Hurricane!
Mitchell-B25J
Mitsubishi A6M-2 Zero
The Mitsubishi zero was, at start of World War 2 one of the most capable carrier based aircraft to exist!The Mitsubishi zero was, at start of World War 2 one of the most capable carrier based aircraft to exist!
North American B-25J Mitchell with FRE…
Thiis aircraft is renowned as one of the most successful bombers flown by the U. S. Army Air Corps!Thiis aircraft is renowned as one of the most successful bombers flown by the U. S. Army Air Corps!
North American P-51D Mustang
The P-51 D , built by North American Aviation is a single-seat low wing aircraft powered by a ( under licence ) Packard built Rolls Royce Engine. Originally designed as part of a proposal to design a a completely new fighter from ground up the P51 saw a number of roles during the second world war and in fact well into the 50’s and the advent of the jet age.
The P-51 was not without its problems. In particular the earlier version suffered from a problem with vision especially to the rear ... The P-51 D , built by North American Aviation is a single-seat low wing aircraft powered by a ( under licence ) Packard built Rolls Royce Engine. Originally designed as part of a proposal to design a a completely new fighter from ground up the P51 saw a number of roles during the second world war and in fact well into the 50’s and the advent of the jet age.
The P-51 was not without its problems. In particular the earlier version suffered from a problem with vision especially to the rear and a lacklustre performance. This was remedied with a bubble canopy and the addition of the Merlin engine.
First seeing action with the RAF the American armed forces were to take up the majority of the use during latter stages of WW2. Merlin powered Mustangs were to start their first of many missions to escort long range bombers in mid-December 1943. The P51-D’s were to prove superior to the premier german fighters of the time the Me-109 and the Fw-190 . About 13 000 Merlin powered Mustangs were produced in the United states. They continued to serve past the WW2’s end and some were even used in a ground attack role during the Korean war. They last saw combat in the 1969 “Soccer War “. Now they can be found either in racing guise or as highly restored examples at airshows throughout the world.
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
- All new hi-fidelity models with superb detail including gun bays and gear wells
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawings
- Authentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.
- Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.
- Animated authentic U. S. military pilot figure + your choice to remove for asobo stock pilot
- Specially animated, realistic undercarriage operation and the famous hydraulic droop
- Choice of classic or modern radios
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real flight tests.
- Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.
- Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.
- Loadouts and external tanks based on weight.
16 AUTHENTIC LIVERIES
- The package includes a variety of colourful liveries from WW2 fighter squadrons and 3 civilian registered versions.
- "Cripes 'a' mighty" 487th Squadron 352nd group
- "Glamourous glen III " 363rd Squadron 357th Fighter group
- MKIVA 303 Squadron KM112
- MKIVA 3rd squadron
- "Big Beautiful Doll" 84th Squadron 78th fighter group
- "Detroit Miss" 375th Squadron 361st Fighter group
- "Jersey Jerk" 361st Squadron 356th Fighter group
- "Jumpin' Jacques" 3rd Squadron 3rd Fighter group
- "Old Crow" 362nd Squadron 357th Fighter group
- "Ridge Runner III" 335th Squadron 4 Fighter group
- "The Hun Hunter" 354th Squadron 355th Fighter group
- "Shangrila" 336th Squadron 4th Fighter group
- "The Millie G" 343rd Squadron 55th Fighter group
- P-51D 44-74950 now registered as N511D
- P-51D 44-84952 now registered as N201D
- P-51D 45-11371 now registered as N1051S
Insignia information
The inclusion of Nazi insignia in products created for the purposes of entertainment is outlawed in many countries. Because this product is sold in those regions, we are unable to include historically accurate kill markings on the aircraft, nor will we be able to release a separate historically accurate package for optional download.
Should you choose to modify the files and make the requisite changes yourself, or download third-party livery modifications, you will not hold Aeroplane Heaven responsible for those actions.
P-47D Thunderbolt 'Razorback'
The P-47D ( or the Jug as it was affectionately known ) was one of the heaviest fighters of World War 2 with a fully laden P-47 topping the scales at a portly 8 tonnes. This weight required a very powerful engine. The same engine that powered the F6F Hellcat and the Vought Corsair, the Pratt and Whitney R2800. Coupled with an impressive load out capability and very capable 50 Calibre machine guns the Thunderbolt resulted in a very capable medium range escort fighter and excellent ground attack f... The P-47D ( or the Jug as it was affectionately known ) was one of the heaviest fighters of World War 2 with a fully laden P-47 topping the scales at a portly 8 tonnes. This weight required a very powerful engine. The same engine that powered the F6F Hellcat and the Vought Corsair, the Pratt and Whitney R2800. Coupled with an impressive load out capability and very capable 50 Calibre machine guns the Thunderbolt resulted in a very capable medium range escort fighter and excellent ground attack fighter.
But there was an issue. Visibility. The Razorback whilst strong ( some returned safely with very large amounts of the plane damaged. ) had an issue with rear visibility. The fix was found by a visit to the RAF. The RAF also had this issue on some of their aircraft and had in fact lent their design for canopies to another famous USAAF aircraft the P51 ( also available ). In this case the answer lay in the Hawker Typhoon with an all encompassing all round vision “bubble top”. And the razorback was retired from production in favour of the Bubbletop
P-47s were operated by several Allied Air Forces during World War II. The RAF for example received 240 razorback P-47Ds, which they designated Thunderbolt Mark I. Since there wasnt a need for a high-altitude fighter in the RAF ( the superb supermarine spitfire filling that role admirably ) the RAF used their Thunderbolts as ground attack. Rather like the Fairchild Republic A-10 thunderbolt in use today. And yes the A-10 takes its name from its WW2 grandfather - The P47-D "Thunderbolt".
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
- All new hi-fidelity models with superb detail including gear wells and the famous Pratt and Whitney.
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawings
- Authentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.
- Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.
- Animated authentic U. S. military pilot figure + your choice to remove for asobo stock pilot
- Choice of gunsights/GPS Clean stores or pylons
- Highly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real flight tests.
- Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.
- Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.
- Loadout choice and armaments
13 AUTHENTIC LIVERIES
- 2 factory liveries
- " Button Nose " 62nd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
- 42-25829, from 2/5 Lafayette, Alto (Corsica), 1944
- "Zombie" of the 83rd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group
- "Kansas Tornado II" 510th Fighter Squadron, 405th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force
- "The Turnip Termites" 47th Fighter Squadron , 15th Fighter Group, 7th Air Force
- "DARING DOTTIE III" 342nd Fighter Squadron, 348th Fighter group
- "Tony" 5F-A, 5th Emergency Rescue Squadron
- Tuskagee red tail 302nd fighter Squadron from the 332th Fighter Group
- "Bonnie" 348th Fighter Group
- "bugs" 405th fighter group 9th Air Force
- "lady ruth" 19th Fighter Squadron 318th Fighter group
- USSR Lendlease programme livery.
Socata Rallye MS-893
The Socata Rallye MS-893 is a single engine low wing aeroplane highly capable of STOL performanceThe Socata Rallye MS-893 is a single engine low wing aeroplane highly capable of STOL performance
Spitfire - The Early Years: Prototype …
In this simulation we have endeavored to capture the Spitfire as it was in perhaps its most important phase of development - the early years of WW2!In this simulation we have endeavored to capture the Spitfire as it was in perhaps its most important phase of development - the early years of WW2!