On patrol

Out of the sun comes your RAF biplane, loaded down with a deadly cargo of bombs and bullets. But watch out for the anti-aircraft guns and the enemy fighters--a hit could mean a tricky landing for repairs and ammo.

BLUE MAX.

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Advertisement in Ahoy! Issue #2 (February 1984)

You're at the controls for this World War I dogfight game. Shoot down enemy planes, bomb targets, strafe tanks and gun emplacements- there's constant action on the incredible 3-D diagonally scrolling screen. At the same time, you have to keep track of altitude, speed, fuel and damage. Medals don't come easy. You must master a series of flying skills and perform them with pinpoint accuracy. One slip and you've lost it all - even your life.

Happy landings, ace!

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Back of Cassette Case - Spectrum (UK)

BLUE MAX

### Requires joysticks.by Bob Polin

In the June of 1915 on the continent of Europe, World War I was raging. The Allies were trying to hold onto Europe and the Royal Air Force was a key weapon thrown against the Axis powers.

On the 19th of June while flying on a reconnaissance mission, Max Chatsworth watched as his entire squadron was cut to ribbons by enemy planes. On that day he personally shot down seven fighters. When he returned to base he vowed to avenge the death of his comrades. The following month he shot down 13 more enemy planes.

The Axis offered the Blue Max decoration—the highest flying medal—to any pilot who would shoot down Max Chatsworth. From then on his mates called Chatsworth "the Blue Max".

And now you are Blue Max of the R.A.F. in command of a biplane fighter/bomber. Your mission is to pulverize the enemy's airfields and bridges and to destroy as many enemy fighters as possible.

From out of the sun. enemy planes dive and attack, machine guns chattering. From the ground, huge guns boom their deadly welcome.

You smile grimly to yourself as another bird trails a smoking plume to the ground.

Bombs away and God saves the King!

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Back of Box - Atari 8-bit/C64 (US)

Blue Max™The famous flying ace of World War I

It's June 1915. World War I is raging. The Allies are trying to hold onto Europe and the Royal Air Force is a key weapon launched against the Axis powers.

While flying a reconnaissance mission, Max Chatsworth sees his entire squadron cut down by the enemy. He vows to avenge the death of his comrades and shoots down 20 enemy planes within the following month. This daring feat makes him one of the greatest fighter pilots in history!

Relive Chatsworth's exploits as he flies over wartorn Europe. You are the "Blue Max" of the R.A.F., in command of a biplane fighter bomber. Enemy fighters dive and attack, machine guns are chattering. From the ground, guns mounted on tanks and ships fire salvo after salvo. Your mission is to bomb the enemy's airfield and bridges, and destroy as many enemy planes as possible.

To earn your reputation, you must make a final assault on three specially marked targets along the river. You have only one aircraft and limited fuel.

Good luck, Ace. For crown and glory!ALSO PLAYS ON ALL XE AND XL COMPUTER SYSTEMSFOR ONE PLAYER

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Back of Box - Atari 8-bit (US)