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!

• 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