Yakovlev Yak-9D Unit: 163 IAP, 336 IAD Baltic front 1944 Pilot: Anatoly Sergeevich Morozov The Yakovlev Yak-9 was a development of the robust and successful Yak-7B fighter, which was based in turn on the tandem-seat advanced trainer known as the Yak-7UTI. It was the first Yak fighter to have lighter metal structure that allowed for an increased fuel load and armament over previous models built only of wood. It was highly maneuverable at high speeds at low and medium altitudes and was also easy to control, qualities that allowed it to be the most produced Soviet fighter of World War II. The Yak-9 series was produced in different variants including the long-range Yak-9D and the Yak-9DD with additional wing fuel tanks to escort bombers over Eastern Europe; the Yak-9T with a 37 mm cannon; the "large-caliber" Yak-9K with a 45 mm cannon, which was used for antitank operations; the fighter-bomber Yak-9B with an internal bomb bay behind cockpit capable of carrying up 880 lb of bombs; and the Yak-9U with a more powerful engine and improved aerodynamics. The Yak-9 remained in production from 1942 to 1948, with 16,769 built, of which 14,579 were built during the war. The Yak-9D had the fuel capacity increased from 120 to 170 US gallons, giving a maximum range of 870 miles, but its combat usefulness at full range was limited by a lack of radio navigation equipment. Most were used as short-range fighters with fuel carried only in the inner wing tanks. Armament was one 20 mm ShVAK cannon with 120 rounds and one 12.7 mm UBS machine gun with 240 rounds The powerplant was a Klimov VK-105 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, providing 1,210 hp. Maximum speed was 385 mph at 19,400 feet. The Yak-9D was produced between March 1943 and June 1946, with a production total of 3,058 aircraft. Credits Captain Kurt: Aircraft model, VC, paint textures, aircraft flight files, and .dp 2D Panel: Morton Yak-3 with permission to modify to Yak-9 Kelticheart: Prop blurred texture Gauges: Most are by Morton for the Br Yak-9U

Yakovlev Yak-7b Unit: 29 GvIAP Leningrad front, 1943 Pilot: Major A.V.Chirkov eventual 29 victories The Yakovlev Yak-7 was developed from the earlier Yak-1 fighter. It was initially intended as a two seat type conversion trainer. As it incorporated a number of design improvements over the Yak- 1 it was soon realized that it would make a better fighter than the Yak-1. The rear seat was removed and the rear canopy was faired over. The Yak-7 proved to be a capable aircraft. The Yak-7a was put into production with more improvements: Two ShKAS on the cowling had been replaced by two 12.7 mm (0.50 in) UBS machine guns with 400 rounds (260 for the left and 160 for the right). It was powered by an M-105PA engine with an axial ShVAK cannon with 120 rounds. Oil and glycol radiators were refined, the tail wheel was made retractable; joints and skin were more carefully made; panels on engine cowling fitted better; the propeller reduction gear worked better; an electro-pneumatic reloading system was installed; canopy frame was reinforced. It entered service in My 1942. The Klimov M-105PA was found to be slightly under-powered. In the Yak-7B, it was replaced with the M-105PF engine having an additional 130hp, making it faster and more maneuverable. Generally liked by its pilots, it was then on a par perfomance wise with the Bf109G-2 and Focke Wolf Fw190A at altitudes below 15,000 feet. The definitive single-seat variant was the Yak-7B, which was produced in large numbers - approximately 5,000. A note on the strange green camouflage color: The giant manufacturing complex, Zavod 156 Novosibirsk, producing the Yak Fighters had been manufacturing farm equipment prior to mobilization. All the manfactured farm machinery was painted with this "tractor" green. Due to the confusion and chaos caused by the German invasion, the paint meant for tractors was the only green color available in 1941/1943. And so it was used on the Yak-1 and Yak-7 fighters. Apparently bomb rack and rocket racks were not interchangeable in the field. Universal armament was: 1 x 20 mm ShVAK cannon, nose-mounted 2 x UBS 12.7mm machine guns, nose-mounted Credits Captain Kurt: Aircraft model, VC, paint textures, aircraft flight files, and .dp 2D Panel: Morton with permission to modify Kelticheart: Prop blurred texture Gauges: Most are by Morton for the Br Yak-9U Bombs, rockets, and racks are from Ivan Hsu's I-16 series

The Albatros D.III (OAW) The Albatros D.III was a development of the Albatros D.II. Having investigated the construction of captured Nieuport fighters, Albatros engineers designed the lower wing of the D.III narrower and shorter than the upper, supported by V-shaped struts. The Mercedes 6 cylinder engine was increased to 180hp from 160hp. Wing tips became swept, that helped to avoid wings vibration. The aileron control rods were drawn through the lower wing, and the radiator was displaced from the fuselage side to the middle of the upper wing. Weight reduction was one of the main objectives at that time. Test flights began in August – September of 1916, and in December 1916 the plane was delivered to fighter squadrons. Several months of combat flights revealed that plane could lose its lower wing in a steep dive or in a sharp turn. Water from radiator, placed on the upper wing, poured out onto the machineguns making firing impossible. After this, radiator was placed to the right side of the pilot. By June 1917 Albatros started using new Daimler’s cellular radiator that helped to solve problem with engine overheating. The plane was manufactured in Albatros Werke and Ostdeutsche Albatros Werke (OAW) factories. The OAW version is principally identified by the use of a rounded rudder, which later became standard on the later D.V series. In total 1346 copies of Albatros D.III were built. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The model, textures. panel and air files are by Captain Kurt. The pilot figures were developed from Wolfi's freeware Japanese pilot .fsc source file. The prop spinning texture is by Kelticheart. Gauges are by Martin Klein with texture change outs by Captain Kurt

The Albatros D.III was a development of the Albatros D.II. Having investigated the construction of captured Nieuport fighters, Albatros engineers designed the lower wing of the D.III narrower and shorter than the upper, supported by V-shaped struts. The Mercedes 6 cylinder engine was increased to 180hp from 160hp. Wing tips became swept, that helped to avoid wings vibration. The aileron control rods were drawn through the lower wing, and the radiator was displaced from the fuselage side to the middle of the upper wing. Weight reduction was one of the main objectives at that time. Test flights began in August – September of 1916, and in December 1916 the plane was delivered to fighter squadrons. Several months of combat flights revealed that plane could lose its lower wing in a steep dive or in a sharp turn. Water from radiator, placed on the upper wing, poured out onto the machineguns making firing impossible. After this, radiator was placed to the right side of the pilot. By June 1917 Albatros started using new Daimler’s cellular radiator that helped to solve problem with engine overheating. The plane was manufactured in Albatros Werke and Ostdeutsche Albatros Werke (OAW) factories. The OAW version is principally identified by the use of a rounded rudder, which later became standard on the later D.V series. In total 1346 copies of Albatros D.III were built. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The model, textures. panel and air files are by Captain Kurt. The pilot figures were developed from Wolfi's freeware Japanese pilot .fsc source file. The prop spinning texture is by Kelticheart. Gauges are by Martin Klein with texture change outs by Captain Kurt

Japanese static aircraft This is a dozen static Japanese aircraft ground objects. They are converted from the original CFS2 models into SCENEDB/inf .bgl files which can be placed in the game with the Mission Builder. They use the same texture files as the original models so you can change the textures with any different options for the same aircraft that may be available. They have damage models and are destroyable. Conversions by Captain Kurt The planes and credits are: A6M2 Zero: Stock OH Model by The B24Guy, texture by Captain Kurt A6M5 Zero: Stock OH Model by The B24Guy, texture by Captain Kurt N1K2 Oscar: Stock OH Model by The B24Guy texture same B5N2 Kate:Stock OH Model by The B24Guy, texture by Uncle Tgt D3A1 Val: Stock OH Model by The B24Guy, texture by Captain Kurt G4M1 Betty: model by A.F.Scrub FS2004 conversion from Stuart Green, texture by Uncle Tgt Ki.21 Sally: model by PAYAKAN, texture by Uncle Tgt Ki.43 Oscar: Stock OH Model by The B24Guy, texture by Captain Kurt Ki.45 Nick: model by Akemi, texture by same Ki.61 Tony: model by Akemi, texture by Captain Kurt Ki.84 Frank: model by Akemi, texture by Captain Kurt Ki.100 Tony: model by Akemi, texture Morton Collection by Captain Kurt

This is a set of twelve WWII Luftwaffe airfield ground vehicles. These are not really intended as targets although they do have damage files. Rather they are intended to be viewed around the airfield from the player's aircraft. So, they are more detailed than the usual vehicle bgls. Therefore they have a bit larger file, but still not bad. I've put quite a few in a mission without affecting the frame rates. Vehicles: Ah B2/1 = towed fuel bowser Hanomag_SS100 = heavy road and airfield tractor Hanomag_tow = Hanomag tractor towing fuel bowser Henschel_33D = most commonly used Luftwaffe medium truck Krupp_Protze = personnel mover Krupp_Protze_open = personnel mover without convertable canvas cover Kubelwagen = Volkswagen version of a Jeep type car Kubelwagen_top = Volkswagen version of a Jeep type car with a convertable canvas top LW_bomb_ loader = manual hydraulic lift for loading a single bomb LW_starter_cart = generator powered starter cart MB_L1500S_fire = fire truck, water pressure pump was in the towed trailer MB_LG3000_fuel = 3500 liter fuel tanker truck Credits: Models and textures by Captain Kurt Allen for his "FSDS make exploding object tools" without which I never would have figured out how to create these objects. Nibbio for his vehicle dust effects

This is a set of twelve WWII British airfield ground vehicles. These are not really intended as targets although they do have damage files. Rather they are intended to be viewed around the airfield from the player's aircraft. So, they are more detailed than the usual vehicle bgls. Therefore they have a bit larger file, but still not bad. I've put quite a few in a mission without affecting the frame rates. Vehicles: AEC_854 = "Matador" heavy tanker refueler Albion_AM463 = tanker refueler 1938 to 1942 mainly, then gradually replaced with Bedford and AEC tankers Austin_K2 = standard ambulanece Austin_Tilly = light utility truck Bedford_MWD = utility truck bomb_trolley = C Type bomb trolley w/ 4x500lb bombs Brockhouse_bowser = towed fuel tank refueler Crossley_FE1 = fire / foam crash tender DB_tug_trolley = David Brown tractor tug towing the bomb trolley DBtug_bowser = David Brown tractor tug towing the Brockhouse bowser Fordson_WOT8 = 3 ton lorry starter_cart = electric battery cart used to provide power to start many RAF type aircraft.. Spits, Hurris etc. Credits: Models and textures by Captain Kurt Allen for his "FSDS make exploding object tools" without which I never would have figured out how to create these objects. Nibbio for his vehicle dust effects

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1/B by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 9./JG 27 May, 1941 Gela, Sicily Pilot: Unknown To improve on the performance afforded by the 690 hp Jumo 210 of the earlier Bf 109 versions, the larger, longer 1080 hp Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine was used. As a consequence, the nose, cooling system, and wings had to be redesigned resulting in the classic Bf 109E series. In late 1938, the Bf 109E entered production. It entered general service with the Lufwaffe in the spring of 1939. A total of 1,183 E-1 were built, 110 of them were E-1/B fighter bomber versions. The E-1/B was a small batch of E-1s that became the first operational Bf 109 fighter bomber, or Jagdbomber (usually abbreviated to Jabo). These were fitted with an ETC 500 bomb rack, carrying one 250 kg (550 lb) bomb. There were many small differences between indivual E-1s because the E-1 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard was lightly armed with two 7.92mm MG17s above the engine and two in the wings and had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc. So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft was modified with pilot head armor flate plate plus curved top, a capped nose spinner, and had a rear view mirrow fitted to the top of the front windscreen Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1/B by Design Team Daedalus Unit: II/LG 2 November 30, 1940 Crash landed at Worth Matravers, Dorset, England Pilot: Uffz. Paul Wacker To improve on the performance afforded by the 690 hp Jumo 210 of the earlier Bf 109 versions, the larger, longer 1080 hp Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine was used. As a consequence, the nose, cooling system, and wings had to be redesigned resulting in the classic Bf 109E series. In late 1938, the Bf 109E entered production. It entered general service with the Lufwaffe in the spring of 1939. A total of 1,183 E-1 were built, 110 of them were E-1/B fighter bomber versions. The E-1/B was a small batch of E-1s that became the first operational Bf 109 fighter bomber, or Jagdbomber (usually abbreviated to Jabo). These were fitted with an ETC 500 bomb rack, carrying one 250 kg (550 lb) bomb. There were many small differences between indivual E-1s because the E-1 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard was lightly armed with two 7.92mm MG17s above the engine and two in the wings and had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc. So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft was modified with an E-4 squared canopy, a flat plate pilot head armor and an antenna mounted pennant. Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1 by Design Team Daedalus Unit: 9./JG 77 May, 1941 Crash landed at Malaoi, Peloponnese, Greece Pilot: Unknown To improve on the performance afforded by the 690 hp Jumo 210 of the earlier Bf 109 versions, the larger, longer 1080 hp Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine was used. As a consequence, the nose, cooling system, and wings had to be redesigned resulting in the classic Bf 109 series. In late 1938, the Bf 109E entered production. It entered general service with the Luftwaffe in the spring of 1939. A total of 1,183 E-1 were built, 110 of them were E-1/B fighter bomber versions. There were many small differences between individual E-1s because the E-1 was often modified in the field by groundcrew and rear area repair depots. The production standard was lightly armed with two 7.92mm MG17s above the engine and two in the wings and had no pilot armor. Mods included types of pilot head armor,E-4 type squared canopies, E-7 type pointed spinners, etc., but changing the wing MG17 armament required new different wings. So each model we have created has its own unique features. This aircraft was modified with an E-4 squared type canopy, curved pilot head armor and a capped spinner. By the time the later Bf 109E-4 and Bf 109E-7 marks were equipping the Jagdgeschwaders a program was initiated to withdraw and remanufacture the surviving E-1s to either full E-4 or E-7 standard. Pstrany is the primary model author with some small model refinement and additions by Captain Kurt as the model was collaborated on during development. Captain Kurt created the textures for each, the 2D instrument panel, the individual .dp files, air files and aircraft.cfg files.