B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

Feel the power of really flying a B-17! See what it was like to be part of the 10-man crew on dangerous bombing missions over occupied Europe. Outstanding graphics, animations, and sounds realistically recreate every aspect of the strategic air war in WWII. Fly a variety of aircraft from the legendary B-17 to the rugged escort fighters - you can even fight "The Mighty Eight" in the role of a German Luftwaffe pilot! Take to the skies in any one of ten B-17 Flying fortress crew positions: Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombadier/Chin Turret Gunner, Radio Operator, Engineer/Top Turret Gunner, Port Waist Gunner, Starboard Waist Gunner, Ball Gunner and Tail Gunner! Features All aircraft are beautifully rendered and astoundingly real Fly highly detailed flight models of the American B-17G bomber, P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and the German Bf 109, Fw 190 and ME 262 fighters Take to the skies in "Quick Start" missions with available Instant Action mode Carry out a realistic 25-mission tour of duty based on historically accurate scenarios and targets Plan real missions, select authentic flying formations and manage both crews and bombers Experience breathtaking air combat sequences using a myriad of special views Take total control: Take-off and land massive bombers, shoot from various crew positions, navigate across a realistically mapped Europe, operate the radio, line up the bomb run, release the bombs and bail out if necessary Assess you crew's strengths and skills to effectively re-position member to cope with wounded aircrew