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So in short theirs no way just to download one plane now?

No it is doable..

Just to do it you need to be pretty savvy on how to install mods manually..

And in light of you having trouble with the newbie guide..

I think it would be best for you to just stick with the self installing mod packs like HSFX..

Where all you need to know is where you IL2 game is installed..

The instlation software does the rest