FSX RAF McDonnell Phantom FGR.2 56 Sqdn. Update
RAF McDonnell Phantom FGR.2 XV495 (L) from No. 56 Squadron at RAF Wattisham circa 1977 is recreated as a crisp, period-accurate repaint for the Milviz F-4 Phantom II J/S in FSX, with authentic squadron markings and optional square rear warning radar on the fin. Requires the Milviz Phantom package.
Images & Screenshots
2 totalThis is a repaint of the latest Milviz F-4 Phantom II J/S representing XV495 (L) of NO. 56 Squadron RAF based at RAF Wattisham around 1977, updated for the later Milviz F-4J/S. By Dave Quincey.

Screenshot of Phantom FGR.2 56 Sqdn in flight.
Unzip the file to a location of your choice and move the 'texture.XV495' to the 'Milviz Phantom II J' directory. Open the 'aircraft.cfg' file and add the following after the last variant entr. Replace the xx with the next variant number and save.
[fltsim.xx]
title=F-4J RAF 56 Squadron
sim= f4e_11
model=1
panel=
sound=
texture=XV495
kb_checklists=Phantom_check
kb_reference=
ui_manufacturer=F-4JMK
ui_typerole="Twin Engine warbird"
ui_createdby="Milviz"
ui_type= Milviz Phantom
ui_variation=F-4K RAF 56 Squadron
atc_id_color=0x00000000
visual_damage=0
atc_heavy=0
atc_id=F4J
atc_airline=
atc_flight_number=406
atc_id_font=Verdana,-11,1,600,0
description= F-4K XV495 (L) 56 Sqdn 1977
slimes=0
raf_rwr=0 // 1 to display RWR box
Note that the aircraft can be displayed with the later square rear warning radar on the vertical fin if desired; this would be authentic for the scheme.
This texture set was created using the excellent paint kit available from Milviz.
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Extract the downloaded archive
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Place files per the readme
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What’s inside this archive
The archive f456sqdnud.zip has 31 files and directories contained within it.
File Contents
This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.
| Filename/Directory | File Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| F-4 RAF 4.jpg | 08.22.15 | 287.73 kB |
| Read Me.txt | 01.08.16 | 1.71 kB |
| texture.XV495 | 01.07.16 | 0 B |
| F4E_S_J_1_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_10_ext_diffuse.dds | 02.16.15 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_12_ext_diffuse.dds | 08.21.15 | 2.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_2_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_3_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_4_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_5_ext_diffuse.dds | 08.06.15 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_6_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.02.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_7_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.02.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_8_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| F4E_S_J_9_ext_diffuse.dds | 01.07.16 | 4.00 MB |
| fuel_tank.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| fuel_tank2.dds | 08.21.15 | 512.12 kB |
| glass_t.dds | 02.16.15 | 256.12 kB |
| helmet.dds | 08.21.15 | 256.12 kB |
| helmet2.dds | 08.21.15 | 256.12 kB |
| pylon01.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| pylon02.dds | 08.05.15 | 1.00 MB |
| pylon03.dds | 08.05.15 | 1.00 MB |
| pylon04.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| pylon05.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| pylon06.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| pylon07.dds | 08.05.15 | 512.12 kB |
| texture.cfg | 02.16.15 | 160 B |
| thumbnail.jpg | 08.20.15 | 38.95 kB |
| Thumbs.db | 01.08.16 | 335.00 kB |
| flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
| Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |

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