Thunderbolts over France

[LuftManu]

 

Hello friends!

I've been creating content as multiplayer missions for years for my old squadron. Also in other simulators.

I've always been watching the single player content "from the outside" and enjoying the amazing campaigns here. Whether official or from the community.

 

With the passage of time and well, my insatiable desire to achieve something more I've decided to take the plunge and create content in the forms of single player campaigns.

 

The Il-2 editor is complex, but like any other editor, with desire and work, you can do amazing things.

After helping the team with testing and other things during the years, I would like to one day be able to deliver a quality campaign for the simulator too!

As an enthusiast from WW2 aviation, it just needs to happen! Right now (and after years of trying) I have accomplished learning a big chunk of how things work with the editor and so, I think it's time to give it a go! Also, after seeing the message from the team of a new possible FM revisioon for P-47 during this year I thought this was the moment to encourage me and also to show what I am capable of.

 

Therefore I present "Thunderbolts over France", a small campaign with the Thunderbolt (3 or 4 missions) that explores certain "typical" missions of the P-47 during this period. My idea is to create a simple narrative, but enough to give some context for the missions.
These missions are not "specifically researched" but rather, an scheme of the typical combat sorties the Thunderbots flew using several AARs from these times.

Also this gives me some freedom to create the content, but always realism is still my main objective. 

 

I would like to launch it when we have the new flight model and enjoy it.

 

Campaign Premise: "Thunderbolts Over France"

Description: Prepare for a brief yet intense aerial adventure in IL-2 Sturmovik's short single-player campaign: "Thunderbolts Over France."

 

Take control of a Razorback P-47 Thunderbolt in Early '44 and immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled challenges of World War II ETO combat. As Carl, a young American pilot, you'll navigate the skies above France, facing daunting missions and the mighty Luftwaffe yet to be defeated. Follow Carl's journey as he transitions from a rookie pilot to a seasoned warrior in the 390 FS.

 

His first combat mission looms ahead—a daring attempt to provide cover for allied bombers attacking a railway near Caen. Flying at 25,000 feet, Carl must navigate the bitter cold and evade relentless German opposition.

 

As well as the Luftwaffe fights back, witness the resilience of the British allies and the somber atmosphere engulfing war-torn ambience. This is not what a hero story looks like. Experience the camaraderie of the British allies and the somber reality of war-torn England.

 

Despite the challenges, Carl remains steadfast, driven by a sense of duty and the pursuit of being an Ace.

 

Features:

• Engage in thrilling tactical aerial combat missions with the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt.
• Escort allied bombers over the skies of France, confronting relentless German opposition.
• Attack German troops in the occupied France and limp back to England with a damaged but sturdy Thunderbolt
• Cross the Channel in a yet cold climate as Spring comes to life and preparations for Operation Overlord Begin.

 

 

This is a new "thing for me" as I am not even a native English Speaker, so yeah, it wil be fun!
 

As soon as I have more info, I will update this thread. My desire would be to actually make this and other campaigns, also with the future next project. I wish to launch this campaign as soon as we have an updated FM that the team said on the video interview.

Kind regards!

[easterling77]

That sounds very promissing.

 

I'm verry excited about the upcoming FM-changes for the Jug.

 

I appreciate your eagerness and will definitely try your work when it comes out.

[jeanba]

Thank you Luftmanu, this si the kind of campaign I have been waiting for

 

[Sandmarken]

Looking forward to a P47 campaign with what wil hopefully be a great update to the FM! ?

 

And great to have a new creator, I wish more people woud give the editor a chanse! ?

 

[Irishratticus72]

On 2/8/2024 at 10:32 PM, LuftManu said:

 

Hello friends!

I've been creating content as multiplayer missions for years for my old squadron. Also in other simulators.

I've always been watching the single player content "from the outside" and enjoying the amazing campaigns here. Whether official or from the community.

 

With the passage of time and well, my insatiable desire to achieve something more I've decided to take the plunge and create content in the forms of single player campaigns.

 

The Il-2 editor is complex, but like any other editor, with desire and work, you can do amazing things.

After helping the team with testing and other things during the years, I would like to one day be able to deliver a quality campaign for the simulator too!

As an enthusiast from WW2 aviation, it just needs to happen! Right now (and after years of trying) I have accomplished learning a big chunk of how things work with the editor and so, I think it's time to give it a go! Also, after seeing the message from the team of a new possible FM revisioon for P-47 during this year I thought this was the moment to encourage me and also to show what I am capable of.

 

Therefore I present "Thunderbolts over France", a small campaign with the Thunderbolt (3 or 4 missions) that explores certain "typical" missions of the P-47 during this period. My idea is to create a simple narrative, but enough to give some context for the missions.
These missions are not "specifically researched" but rather, an scheme of the typical combat sorties the Thunderbots flew using several AARs from these times.

Also this gives me some freedom to create the content, but always realism is still my main objective. 

 

I would like to launch it when we have the new flight model and enjoy it.

 

Campaign Premise: "Thunderbolts Over France"

Description: Prepare for a brief yet intense aerial adventure in IL-2 Sturmovik's short single-player campaign: "Thunderbolts Over France."

 

Take control of a Razorback P-47 Thunderbolt in Early '44 and immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled challenges of World War II ETO combat. As Carl, a young American pilot, you'll navigate the skies above France, facing daunting missions and the mighty Luftwaffe yet to be defeated. Follow Carl's journey as he transitions from a rookie pilot to a seasoned warrior in the 390 FS.

 

His first combat mission looms ahead—a daring attempt to provide cover for allied bombers attacking a railway near Caen. Flying at 25,000 feet, Carl must navigate the bitter cold and evade relentless German opposition.

 

As well as the Luftwaffe fights back, witness the resilience of the British allies and the somber atmosphere engulfing war-torn ambience. This is not what a hero story looks like. Experience the camaraderie of the British allies and the somber reality of war-torn England.

 

Despite the challenges, Carl remains steadfast, driven by a sense of duty and the pursuit of being an Ace.

 

Features:

• Engage in thrilling tactical aerial combat missions with the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt.
• Escort allied bombers over the skies of France, confronting relentless German opposition.
• Attack German troops in the occupied France and limp back to England with a damaged but sturdy Thunderbolt
• Cross the Channel in a yet cold climate as Spring comes to life and preparations for Operation Overlord Begin.

 

 

This is a new "thing for me" as I am not even a native English Speaker, so yeah, it wil be fun!
 

As soon as I have more info, I will update this thread. My desire would be to actually make this and other campaigns, also with the future next project. I wish to launch this campaign as soon as we have an updated FM that the team said on the video interview.

Kind regards!

 

[LuftManu]

Hello dear friends,

The work on the campaign is now advancing really fast. I expect to finnish the campaign by the end of this very month.

Also the cover for the Campaign is almost ready.

 

Kind regards!

[Sandmarken]

20 minutes ago, LuftManu said:

Hello dear friends,

The work on the campaign is now advancing really fast. I expect to finnish the campaign by the end of this very month.

Also the cover for the Campaign is almost ready.

 

Kind regards!

Cool! 

[Jaegermeister]

On 2/17/2024 at 10:23 AM, LuftManu said:

Hello dear friends,

The work on the campaign is now advancing really fast. I expect to finnish the campaign by the end of this very month.

Also the cover for the Campaign is almost ready.

 

Kind regards!

 

Considering your experience with the simulator I have no doubt it will be very entertaining! I am looking forward to seeing it.

[[DBS]Tx_Tip]

Nice. From the initial reports, looks like they’ve given you a -22 to work with LuftManu.

?

[LuftManu]

19 hours ago, [DBS]Tx_Tip said:

Nice. From the initial reports, looks like they’ve given you a -22 to work with LuftManu.

?

Yes! I think we are going to enjoy very much!

I plan to release a demo as soon as possible (part of the first mission). I am now finishing the voice-overs

 

 

Kind regards,

[LuftManu]

Hello guys!

I need your help 

I am looking for american English accent voice actors! My accent won't cut it after several tests ?

If you are interested, please send me a PM!

I need at least 2 actors. One for the protagonist and one for our dear flight leader.
I would like to start first with the demo and if it works, we will prepare the script for the other two missions.

I also share some snippet from the demo. 
The video was rendered at 25fps, hence the low refresh rate.

 

 

Kind regards,

[Irishratticus72]

40 minutes ago, LuftManu said:

Hello guys!

I need your help 

I am looking for american English accent voice actors! My accent won't cut it after several tests ?

If you are interested, please send me a PM!

I need at least 2 actors. One for the protagonists and one for our dear flight leader.
I would like to start first with the demo and if it works, we will prepare the script for the other two missions.

I also share some snippet from the demo. 
The video was rendered at 25fps, hence the low refresh rate.

 

 

Kind regards,

Your accent is perfectly American to my ears, went the day well?

[YoYo]

Nice work! Btw. I didnt know that you can add voices and speeches for the scripted campaign in IL-2 BoX. Good move, cant wait! ?

 

 

[Jaegermeister]

2 hours ago, YoYo said:

Nice work! Btw. I didnt know that you can add voices and speeches for the scripted campaign in IL-2 BoX. Good move, cant wait! ?

 

 

 

You can, it's in many of them. Hell Hawks, Lightning Strikes, Battle of the Hurtgen, etc. Just be careful how long the tracks are because you cannot have any other MCUs or commands triggered or working while a media player is running. They will be overwritten and fail to execute. Timers will still run, but that's about it. 

[Gambit21]

3 hours ago, YoYo said:

Nice work! Btw. I didnt know that you can add voices and speeches for the scripted campaign in IL-2 BoX. Good move, cant wait! ?

 

 

 

Where have you been? You've been missing out apparently.

Go fly Hell Hawks, Battle of the Hurtgen and Lighting Strikes as Jay said.

 

Wrangling voice actors and sound file editing was a huge part of the time-suck that was building Hell Hawks.

 

 

 

 

[LuftManu]

This was inspired by the works of @Gambit21 and @Jaegermeister. Yoyo, if you didn't play their campaigns, you are missing out!

[Gambit21]

Also given much appreciated work by the Devs...now is the time to re-visit the Jug campaigns.

 

 

 

[LuftManu]

18 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

Also given much appreciated work by the Devs...now is the time to re-visit the Jug campaigns.

I had a blast yesterday starting again Hell Hawks! Mission 1 and 2.

The new Jug feels at home even with heavier loadouts.  

[Gambit21]

1 minute ago, LuftManu said:

I had a blast yesterday starting again Hell Hawks! Mission 1 and 2.

The new Jug feels at home even with heavier loadouts.  

 

Great to hear! Thank you.

 

[LuftManu]

Just now, Gambit21 said:

 

Great to hear! Thank you.

 

Thanks to you my friend! I also gifted a copy to one of my friends who loves the P-47. It was his birthday the other day so... what a nice date to start it!

[YoYo]

6 minutes ago, LuftManu said:

This was inspired by the works of @Gambit21 and. Yoyo, if you didn't play their campaigns, you are missing out!

 

I have all but never tested, just for support .

[YoYo]

Any news?

[Jaegermeister]

On 2/22/2024 at 5:26 PM, LuftManu said:

I had a blast yesterday starting again Hell Hawks! Mission 1 and 2.

The new Jug feels at home even with heavier loadouts.  

If you see any issues, please report them in the Hell Hawks campaign thread.
 

It’s a little unfortunate that (edit... some of) the custom skins had to go away but apparently not everyone reads the forums so they can download them, and with the scripted campaigns on steam now all the planes are being converted to the Tactical ID codes

 

I haven’t had a chance to fly the improved P-47 yet but I hear it maneuvers and climbs much better than before.

Edited February 29, 2024 by Jaegermeister

[Gambit21]

On 2/28/2024 at 8:01 PM, Jaegermeister said:

It’s a little unfortunate that the custom skins had to go away but apparently not everyone reads the forums so they can download them,

 

It's too bad the Devs couldn't figure this one out. The custom skins really contribute to the immersion and Bugsy did a great job on them.

Minimally they could have provided a link on the download page. Shame really.

In any case, not your fault, and I appreciate you keeping the maintenance up.

 

 

 

[Jaegermeister]

18 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

It's too bad the Devs couldn't figure this one out. The custom skins really contribute to the immersion and Bugsy did a great job on them.

Minimally they could have provided a link on the download page. Shame really.

In any case, not your fault, and I appreciate you keeping the maintenance up.

 

You're welcome.

 

They have added 7 of Bugsy's 365th skins as official options under the "custom" skin area. There are 22 "official" skins and 3 of those are now generic 365th fighter group skins. I believe you had enough for almost 3 flights so about 12 before in the download. Now we can fill all 3 flights plus the other squadrons with a couple of less skins and no separate download.

 

 

Win-win I think. Only a couple of custom skins were left out and they were fairly generic. I intentionally made the alpha layer, metal color and particularly the blue stripe color of the generic blank skins match Bugsy's skins so they all look good flying together.

 

[Gambit21]

18 hours ago, Jaegermeister said:

You're welcome.

 

They have added 7 of Bugsy's 365th skins as official options under the "custom" skin area. There are 22 "official" skins and 3 of those are now generic 365th fighter group skins. I believe you had enough for almost 3 flights so about 12 before in the download. Now we can fill all 3 flights plus the other squadrons with a couple of less skins and no separate download.

 

 

Win-win I think. Only a couple of custom skins were left out and they were fairly generic. I intentionally made the alpha layer, metal color and particularly the blue stripe color of the generic blank skins match Bugsy's skins so they all look good flying together.

 

 

Ahh...that's right you mentioned this before and I completely spaced.

Thank you for clarifying, and good to know (again) 

[Jaegermeister]

I edited my post above... some of the custom skins...

[LukeFF]

Yep, I definitely like this inclusion of generic, squadron-specific skins. Hopefully more can be added as time goes by.

[LuftManu]

On 2/28/2024 at 6:05 PM, YoYo said:

Any news?

Hi!

Sadly I had to rebuild my entire PC as it had some issues with newer parts.

Still working on it

 

Kind regards,

[LuftManu]

Hello guys,

I luckly recovered all data from my old PC and the work is goign on

 

So far, I have another thing prepared for the community (I worked on it last month) so we may see it before the campaign. I also intend to release a demo first, as stated on the first message.

Kind regards,

[Sandmarken]

1 hour ago, LuftManu said:

Hello guys,

I luckly recovered all data from my old PC and the work is goign on

 

So far, I have another thing prepared for the community (I worked on it last month) so we may see it before the campaign. I also intend to release a demo first, as stated on the first message.

Kind regards,

Aha so you are the mysterious creator making something for the p40 then. ? 

[KodiakJac]

On 2/22/2024 at 4:26 PM, LuftManu said:

I had a blast yesterday starting again Hell Hawks! Mission 1 and 2.

The new Jug feels at home even with heavier loadouts.  

 

Yes, Hell Hawks is great! @Gambit21

 

And really looking forward to Thunderbolts Over France.  The Jug is one of my favorite planes in IL-2 Great Battles.  And it's even better now that it has been updated!

[YoYo]

On 2/8/2024 at 11:32 PM, LuftManu said:

 

Hello friends!

I've been creating content as multiplayer missions for years for my old squadron. Also in other simulators.

I've always been watching the single player content "from the outside" and enjoying the amazing campaigns here. Whether official or from the community.

 

With the passage of time and well, my insatiable desire to achieve something more I've decided to take the plunge and create content in the forms of single player campaigns.

 

The Il-2 editor is complex, but like any other editor, with desire and work, you can do amazing things.

After helping the team with testing and other things during the years, I would like to one day be able to deliver a quality campaign for the simulator too!

As an enthusiast from WW2 aviation, it just needs to happen! Right now (and after years of trying) I have accomplished learning a big chunk of how things work with the editor and so, I think it's time to give it a go! Also, after seeing the message from the team of a new possible FM revisioon for P-47 during this year I thought this was the moment to encourage me and also to show what I am capable of.

 

Therefore I present "Thunderbolts over France", a small campaign with the Thunderbolt (3 or 4 missions) that explores certain "typical" missions of the P-47 during this period. My idea is to create a simple narrative, but enough to give some context for the missions.
These missions are not "specifically researched" but rather, an scheme of the typical combat sorties the Thunderbots flew using several AARs from these times.

Also this gives me some freedom to create the content, but always realism is still my main objective. 

 

I would like to launch it when we have the new flight model and enjoy it.

 

Campaign Premise: "Thunderbolts Over France"

Description: Prepare for a brief yet intense aerial adventure in IL-2 Sturmovik's short single-player campaign: "Thunderbolts Over France."

 

Take control of a Razorback P-47 Thunderbolt in Early '44 and immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled challenges of World War II ETO combat. As Carl, a young American pilot, you'll navigate the skies above France, facing daunting missions and the mighty Luftwaffe yet to be defeated. Follow Carl's journey as he transitions from a rookie pilot to a seasoned warrior in the 390 FS.

 

His first combat mission looms ahead—a daring attempt to provide cover for allied bombers attacking a railway near Caen. Flying at 25,000 feet, Carl must navigate the bitter cold and evade relentless German opposition.

 

As well as the Luftwaffe fights back, witness the resilience of the British allies and the somber atmosphere engulfing war-torn ambience. This is not what a hero story looks like. Experience the camaraderie of the British allies and the somber reality of war-torn England.

 

Despite the challenges, Carl remains steadfast, driven by a sense of duty and the pursuit of being an Ace.

 

Features:

• Engage in thrilling tactical aerial combat missions with the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt.
• Escort allied bombers over the skies of France, confronting relentless German opposition.
• Attack German troops in the occupied France and limp back to England with a damaged but sturdy Thunderbolt
• Cross the Channel in a yet cold climate as Spring comes to life and preparations for Operation Overlord Begin.

 

 

This is a new "thing for me" as I am not even a native English Speaker, so yeah, it wil be fun!
 

As soon as I have more info, I will update this thread. My desire would be to actually make this and other campaigns, also with the future next project. I wish to launch this campaign as soon as we have an updated FM that the team said on the video interview.

Kind regards!

Btw. The screen in the first post doesnt exist from some time.

[LuftManu]

3 hours ago, YoYo said:

Btw. The screen in the first post doesnt exist from some time.

Replaced! 

?

[YoYo]

Ane new news  ?

[LuftManu]

9 minutes ago, YoYo said:

Ane new news  ?

No YoYo, there won't be any news till late April until I finish the multiplayer event

[YoYo]

Late April is coming !

[LuftManu]

29 minutes ago, YoYo said:

Late April is coming !

Dear YoYo,

 

There will be no news until the end of the event, which is indicated for April 19: tomorrow.

 

I had a surgery two weeks ago and a few days ago also a relative of mine passed away. I'm sorry, but I don't have time to be answering you about this campaign every time I give a date.

 

Please wait, you haven't paid anything nor I promise anything.

It will be done when it's done. And I am not giving more dates.

Kind regards,

 

 

[agile_aardvark]

On 4/18/2024 at 10:02 AM, LuftManu said:

Dear YoYo,

 

There will be no news until the end of the event, which is indicated for April 19: tomorrow.

 

I had a surgery two weeks ago and a few days ago also a relative of mine passed away. I'm sorry, but I don't have time to be answering you about this campaign every time I give a date.

 

Please wait, you haven't paid anything nor I promise anything.

It will be done when it's done. And I am not giving more dates.

Kind regards,

 

 

 

All he did was show excitement...

[LuftManu]

14 hours ago, agile_aardvark said:

 

All he did was show excitement...

I am sorry if those words were harsh. Not my intention, I am Spanish and maybe there is some language barrier  <

@YoYo my most sincere apologies if that sounded hard. I won't edit my message as It was my fault and should stay there. I am sending you a PM.

 

I hope the records on this very forum show how I answer and interact with others, rather than a single message.

I am going trough a hard time right now in my personal life and I don't want to keep promises out there on anything that gets me time. Hope you all understand.

Kind regards,