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B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

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4.1/5

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B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th
Description
Feel the power of flying a real B-17! See what it was like to be part of a 10-man crew on dangerous bombing missions over occupied Europe. Realistic graphics, animations, and sounds convincingly recreate every aspect of the strategic air battles in WWII. Twenty five scenarios, in which you must mana...
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4.1/5

( 37 Reviews )

4.1

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2000, Wayward Design Limited, ...
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Windows 7, 1.0 GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 100% DirectX compatible graphics, Version 6.0, 600 MB avai...
Description
Feel the power of flying a real B-17! See what it was like to be part of a 10-man crew on dangerous bombing missions over occupied Europe. Realistic graphics, animations, and sounds convincingly recreate every aspect of the strategic air battles in WWII. Twenty five scenarios, in which you must manage your crew’s strengths and weaknesses, test your pilot and leadership skills. This is your team, they are under your command, and it is your job as a captain to complete the mission and take them home in one piece.

This game is a real gem amongst other simulators. With impressive attention to detail and historically accurate missions you can really feel like you are fighting in WWII. Control any of ten different crew positions, seeing the combat as a pilot, one of the gunners, or a communications officer. You can also fly one of the escort planes like P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, and P-47 Thunderbolt. In addition, you are able to switch sides and fight against “The Mighty Eighth” taking the role of a German Luftwaffe pilot and find out first hand why the B-17 bomber codename was the “Flying Fortress”.
  • Become a crew member, in any of ten crew positions, of one of the most powerful and deadly machines of WWII – the B-17 Flying Fortress.
  • Over 25 realistic missions, based on real historical events, in which you must lead your crew to victory.
  • Impressive attention to detail, terrific flight and damage modeling, and historical accuracy give this game a really high educational value.

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Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

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Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2000-12-13T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Size:
440 MB

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Posted on: September 27, 2011

Dean_Demon

Games: 359 Reviews: 2

Ode to a classic

I personally prefer the original microprose 90's rendition of this title and this title is basically the same game with updated graphics,so if you were a fan like me of that pc and Amiga version(my personal fav) then you are sure you love this no end,this is how sims used to be and wish more modern versions followed down this route,plays great on modern systems and it certainly shifts along at a cracking pace,this does feel like a true simulation rather than an arcade variant so if you are of the same feeling then go grab it.


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Posted on: May 16, 2014

sheridan5

Verified owner

Games: 203 Reviews: 4

I just try on windows 8 64 bits !

WOW, it works perfectly on windows 8 64 bits core i3 Geforce GTX660 for an old game of 2000 ! very original game that puts you in the heart of the action with B17 and P51 fighters above nazi germany. But be prepared to use a lot of keyboard commands. I am very pleased by this game, and i bought the GOG games for an easy install, however i have the original CD and precious paper manual and Keyboard pad which are very useful. Thanks GOG games, continue the good work on old games.


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Posted on: October 24, 2015

Styer27

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Games: 31 Reviews: 2

One of the Best.

Fantastic game! Either have some fun gunning in any of the available gunner positions, or go super-deep and play the role of an entire squadron commander. If realism is your goal, i highly suggest editing the RiversandRoads.DB file to make the game more realistic. A game not to be missed if your a fan of the movie "Memphis Belle" or you just need a taste of what those brave crewmen experienced in the air war over Germany. 5 star game, without a doubt.


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Posted on: December 18, 2012

finnbro12

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Games: 13 Reviews: 1

One of a kind

I remember playing this when i was younger when it came out all those years ago.It was a great game and truely captured the feel of being in command of heavy bomber during WW2.No other air sim has attempted this since and its a shame as imagine how big the bomber formations could be with todays tech.But even today it still is superb and frantic when the flak starts booming and 109s and dreaded focker wulfs come after you....


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Posted on: March 22, 2013

UBToast

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Games: 13 Reviews: 1

Shell Shocked

Had this game on CD when it only ran on XP. When I went to Win7 the game wouldn't run......so, imagine how happy I was to see this GREAT simulator on GOG.com and at bargain basement prices. Guess you could say I am "shell shocked" to have this again. Love being able to switch on those big P&W radials and the feel of really piloting this beast. Enjoy riding the ball and tail too. Also you get a whole new perspective and respect for the German pilots facing the ferocious firepower of all those .50 cals shooting at you on attacking. Go for it.


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