FSX Securite Civile Douglas C-117D

This fictional Securite Civile repaint brings the well-known Douglas C-117D Skytrooper to a different level of immersion within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. The design, created by B. Lechner, draws upon the freeware model developed by Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, and Hans-Joerg Naegele, giving enthusiasts an opportunity to operate a variant that reflects a firefighting and rescue role under the French Securite Civile banner. This unique livery does not ship with the base aircraft; interested users must separately acquire the freeware package from the Fly Away Simulation library.

Distinctive Add-On Features and Historical Context

The Douglas C-117D is recognized as a stretched adaptation of the classic DC-3 airframe. In its real-world service, it retained strong STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, making it well-suited for rugged operations. Although this repaint is set within a fictitious Securite Civile environment, French civil protection authorities have historically relied on reliable, durable airframes for aerial firefighting, rescue, and maritime support. This livery attempts to capture the essence of that mission profile, while retaining the core details of the venerable C-117D design.

Visual Elements

This texture highlights bright exterior details and vivid markings that echo the firefighting and rescue missions typically associated with the Securite Civile. A distinctive paint scheme covers the fuselage and tail, ensuring it stands out amongst other Douglas aircraft in your flight simulator collection. Even though this scheme is purely fictional, it closely aligns with the bold aesthetics and functional highlights you might expect from real-life aerial firefighting fleets.

Installation Steps for This Repaint

• Download and extract the ZIP archive.
• Copy the texture.SEC-CIVILE folder into the \SIMOBJECTS\AIRPLANES\Douglas_C-117D directory.
• Open the aircraft.cfg file in the same aircraft folder, then paste the snippet below after the last existing repaint entry.
• Make sure to change [fltsim.XX] so it follows the correct numerical sequence.

[FLTSIM.XX]
title = DOUGLAS C-117D -- SECURITE CIVILE --
sim = DOUGLAS_C-117D_V1.2
model = C117_1
panel =
sound =
texture = SEC-CIVILE
kb_checklists = douglas_c117_check
kb_reference = douglas_c117_ref
atc_id = F-ZBAD
atc_flight_number =
atc_airline =
ui_manufacturer = DOUGLAS
ui_type = C-117D
ui_variation = SEC.CIVILE
ui_typerole = Twin Engine Prop
ui_createdby =
description =

Essential Notes

This repaint is for the C117D_V1_BETA.ZIP release, which must be installed beforehand. All the credits go to the primary developers (Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, and Hans-Joerg Naegele) for their outstanding Douglas C-117D package, as well as the painter (B. Lechner) for crafting this new fictional Securite Civile concept. Once installed, enjoy flying missions that reflect the varied responsibilities of French civil protection, whether transporting supplies, simulating fire-suppression sorties, or exploring remote airstrips within your virtual world.