Become a World War I flying ace in thrilling aerial dogfights against some of the greatest combat pilots ever - including the infamous Red Baron. Battle for the title of Ace of Aces, and also help the Allies with World War I in this comprehensive campaign game. Super 3-D graphics capture every heart-pounding moment; intelligent opponents and challenging scenarios pose the ultimate test to your dogfighting skills.

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MicroProse Entertainment Software Catalog (1992)

Knights of the Sky - Simulation of Aerial Combat and Gallantry in World War I

Flying north along the road from Lille to bust a German recon balloon. I wave to the foot boys in their muddy trenches. Poor devils. Oh, how they envy me!

Off to the left! Can it be? The scoundrel in the red Fokker! My dear chum Bates signaled that his gun was jammed, but that greedy Hun downed him nonetheless.

The Fokker is flying east. Homeward, low on petrol, no doubt. The balloon can wait. This won't take long.

• Fly 20 planes; every major fighter in W.W. I.
• Navigate with actual mapping of trenches, roads, cities, aerodromes, anti-aircraft guns and more.
• Accomplish hundreds of missions in 7 categories including ground support, bombing and more.
• See the action from 13 dazzling 3-D perspectives.
• Challenge a friend via modem or direct cable.

You are a hunter stalking Germany's most celebrated pilots, including the infamous Baron Manfred von Richtofen. Using news and intelligence reports as well as your own intuition, you track down the 16 men whose successes diminish your own. In the gallant tradition of the ancient knights, you challenge each to determine who is truly World War 1's Ace of Aces.

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Back of Box (Canada/U.S.)

Knights of the Sky®

MicroProse secured its reputation as the premier producer of historical flight simulations with the release of Knights of the Sky.

Accurate in all respects, this fast paced game puts you in the cockpit of any of 20 vintage World War I fighters. using strategy and sheer nerve you can save Europe from the land-hungry Huns.

Using news and intelligence reports as well as your own intuition, you track down the 16 pilots whose successes diminish your own. In the gallant tradition of the ancient knights, you challenge each to determine who is truly World War I's Ace of Aces.

• Navigate with actual mapping of trenches, roads, cities, aerodromes, anti-aircraft guns and more.
• Accomplish hundreds of missions in seven categories including ground support, bombing and more.
• See the action from 13 dazzling 3-D perspectives.
• Challenge a friend via modem or direct cable.

Critics said...

"Knights of the Sky continues MicroProse's tradition of melding historical accuracy with stimulating game play."

"...Gamers will revel in the excitement that World War I had to offer a young pilot."

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Back of Box (MicroProse Classics) - DOS (US)