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B-17 Flying Fortress

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Also known as
B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action

This combat flight simulation challenges you to manage a 10-man crew and survive 25 historically accurate bombing missions over Germany.

B-17 Flying Fortress was developed by MicroProse and released for DOS in 1992; this is the original platform and earliest commercial release.

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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1992
Size
4.27 MB
Version
AUTORUN.BAT
Rating
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About B-17 Flying Fortress

B-17 Flying Fortress is a World War II simulation centered on operating the titular heavy bomber. Success requires completing a challenging tour of 25 historically accurate missions over Germany, which are assigned randomly.

Gameplay combines flight simulation with direct control over aircraft functions like piloting, gunnery, and bombing. A key layer involves managing a ten member crew, each with individual skill ratings. During missions, personnel can be reassigned to different stations to compensate for injuries sustained in combat.

Prior to embarking, players can personalize their aircraft with a chosen name and nose art.

B-17 Flying Fortress Screenshots

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B-17 Flying Fortress.
'Arizona Sapphire's' Bold crew photo. The game tries to by stylistic and period-oriented.
Credits Screen
Customize your B-17's with personalized names, logos, and crews.
One of the crew. The game keeps careful track of each member, from skills to health to morale. It's up to you to keep them running a tight ship.
Briefings. The briefings not only include your basic 'go here, do this' page, but also black and white intelligence fly-bys, which are nice touch.
Your cockpit. Not only does B-17 challenge you to fly and gun effectively, but you will also find yourself moving crew around to perform functions when others are injured.
The mid-gunnery positions. Every position on a B-17 is available for you to control.
The Ball Turret. You really begin to understand the kind of bravery it took to lock yourself up in a ball dangling just off the ground under these bombers.