FSX US Marine Corps F-35C VMFA-232 Repaints

This package offers a set of fictional Red Devils repaints depicting how VMFA-232 (United States Marine Corps) might look if they switched from their F/A-18C aircraft to the Lockheed Martin F-35C variant, intended for carrier operations. Created by S. Peterson, this repaint collection is optimized for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and applies to the freeware Dino Cattaneo F-35C model. It includes four distinct liveries that capture the Red Devils’ iconic markings. Be sure to download the base F-35C package from the Fly Away Simulation library before installing these textures.

Key Elements of the Red Devils Livery

The Red Devils livery adds USMC-inspired squadron motifs, fuselage markings, and tail insignias consistent with VMFA-232 operations. Although these skins are fictional, they integrate squadron colors and detailing that align with the unit’s historic aesthetic. With each repaint, unique aircraft identifiers are used to differentiate the four jets.

Squadron Background [VMFA-232]

VMFA-232, also called the Red Devils, is known for its long Marine Corps aviation heritage. Historically flying F/A-18C jets, this squadron portrays the Marine Corps’ dedication to power projection from both land bases and carriers. In this fictional scenario, the F-35C (carrier-based variant of the fifth-generation strike fighter) has replaced older airframes, offering stealth technology, advanced avionics, and robust tactical capabilities suited for modern naval operations.

Texture Contents and Base Model Requirements

• Four unique US Marine Corps-inspired paints, each labeled differently to display distinct aircraft numbers.
• High-resolution markings that integrate seamlessly with the F-35C model geometry by Dino Cattaneo.
• All repaints formatted for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, ensuring authentic visuals when operating from naval air stations or aircraft carriers.

Note: These repaints do not include the base F-35C model. Users must acquire the freeware Dino Cattaneo F-35C (F35V230.ZIP) from the Fly Away Simulation library first.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Place each texture.VMFA232-XX folder into your Dino Cattaneo F-35C installation directory. By default, this folder may be located under SimObjects/Airplanes/ in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
2. Open your aircraft.cfg file and copy-paste the provided [fltsim.x] entries below. Update “x” to the next available number in your configuration.

Configuration Entries

Add the lines in your aircraft.cfg as shown (each set corresponds to a specific repaint):

[fltsim.x]
title=F-35C Lightning II VMFA-232 01
sim=F-35C
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=VMFA232-01
kb_checklists=F35C_check
kb_reference=F35C_ref
atc_id=F35
atc_airline=DEVIL
atc_flight_number=01
ui_manufacturer="Lockheed Martin"
ui_type="F-35C Lightning II"
ui_variation="VMFA-232 Red Devils 01, USMC"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Jet"
ui_createdby="Dino Cattaneo"
description="The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation, single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable military strike fighter with carrier-based capability. It traces its origin to the X-35 from the Joint Strike Fighter program. This repaint introduces a fictional VMFA-232 Red Devils scheme for demonstration and training missions."

[fltsim.x]
title=F-35C Lightning II VMFA-232 02
sim=F-35C
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=VMFA232-02
kb_checklists=F35C_check
kb_reference=F35C_ref
atc_id=F35
atc_airline=DEVIL
atc_flight_number=02
ui_manufacturer="Lockheed Martin"
ui_type="F-35C Lightning II"
ui_variation="VMFA-232 Red Devils 02, USMC"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Jet"
ui_createdby="Dino Cattaneo"
description="The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a next-generation stealth fighter jet designed for diverse missions including tactical bombing and close air support. This second fictional Red Devils texture simulates VMFA-232’s evolution into carrier-based operations."

[fltsim.x]
title=F-35C Lightning II VMFA-232 03
sim=F-35C
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=VMFA232-03
kb_checklists=F35C_check
kb_reference=F35C_ref
atc_id=F35
atc_airline=DEVIL
atc_flight_number=03
ui_manufacturer="Lockheed Martin"
ui_type="F-35C Lightning II"
ui_variation="VMFA-232 Red Devils 03, USMC"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Jet"
ui_createdby="Dino Cattaneo"
description="The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II employs cutting-edge stealth features alongside advanced sensor fusion. These capabilities make it ideal for marine squadrons trained to operate from naval carriers. VMFA-232’s third fictional scheme highlights modernized color patterns and tail codes."

[fltsim.x]
title=F-35C Lightning II VMFA-232 04
sim=F-35C
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=VMFA232-04
kb_checklists=F35C_check
kb_reference=F35C_ref
atc_id=F35
atc_airline=DEVIL
atc_flight_number=04
ui_manufacturer="Lockheed Martin"
ui_type="F-35C Lightning II"
ui_variation="VMFA-232 Red Devils 04, USMC"
ui_typerole="Single Engine Jet"
ui_createdby="Dino Cattaneo"
description="Designed as a carrier variant, the F-35C features larger wings and durable landing gear for catapult takeoffs and arrested landings. In this fourth fictitious Red Devils repaint, subtle rivet lines and appropriate squadron insignias add realism within Microsoft Flight Simulator X."

Author Credits and Remarks

All fictional textures for VMFA-232 were produced by S. Peterson, while the meticulously modeled base aircraft was developed by Dino Cattaneo. The Red Devils schemes illustrate a notional future scenario where this Marine Corps squadron transitions to the F-35C platform. With these liveries, sim pilots can experience advanced carrier flight ops and enjoy an immersive representation of modernized Marine Corps aviation.