B-17 FLYING FORTRESS - THE MIGHTY 8TH

by SOLD-OUT SOFTWARE

Product Description

They called it `The Mighty Eighth', the US Army Air Force 8th Bomber Command that flew daylight missions over occupied Europe, striking at specific military targets with pinpoint accuracy. B-17Flying Fortress 'The Mighty Eighth' grabs all the latest revolutionary 3D graphics technology to recreate that period and gives you total control of every aspect of this strategic air war (including the opposition). Command one B-17 or a squadron oftwelve in full battle formation, look after 10 or 120 crewmen and jump into the shoes of any one of them. Plan strategic missions based on reconnaissance you have requested. Fly in the escort planes or even the Luftwaffe fighters who are trying to shootthe B-17s down!

The Complete Flight Simulation:

• Learn to fly the legendary B-17G `Flying Fortress'
• Become one of the escort fighter pilots in the P-38 Lightning, the P-51 Mustang and the P-47 Thunderbolt.
• Take on the role of the Luftwaffe and jump into German interceptor's cockpits: the Bf 109, FW 190, and Me 262
• Take On Any Crew Position

Battle through the mayhem of flak and cannon shells as the pilot or co-pilot. Become thebombardier, and identify the target by setting data into, and controlling, the revolutionary Norden bombsight. As the navigator you'll have to get the B-17 there and back using your detailed map and you'll have to provide vital wind drift information forthe bombardier. As a radio operator you'll be in charge of messages to and from the bomber. Finally, as a gunner you've got to defend the aircraft by scanning the skies, spotting and destroying enemy fighters with the help of gun sights and realistictracer round. Each of the Crewmembers has an AI, which uses the individual skills and characteristics of the crewmember to determine his behavior.

Experience, ability, injuries and panic modify this AI so that the crewmembers behave in the mostlifelike way possible. Back at base each crewmember

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000IMR85A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars B-17 The Mighty 8th, March 30, 2011

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Theodore N. Barnhartii "Physic T" (Hanover,PA) - See all my reviews
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This is a great simulation of B-17 bombers flying into battle during ww2. It is much better than "The First Over Germany" which was a dos game years ago which I thought was the best ever. I was searching for a game like this for windows xp. This game is not a true flight simulator. You get to change positions in the plane while all the other people cover there jobs. Great game a joy to play.