B-17 Flying Fortress

Red October1984 · 07-17-12, 05:46 PM

The B-17G is one of my favorite planes of ww2. The original DOS game has supposedly been released as freeware. Does anybody have a link?

Dowly · 07-18-12, 05:52 AM

Apparently Shockwave Productions/A2A Simulations has bought the rights to the code,
so not sure if it's freeware anymore.

Also, abandonware sites link to amazon instead of free download.

Dowly · 07-20-12, 06:12 AM

BTW, RedOctober, if you're interested in B-17 II Gog.com is selling it for $5.99:
http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/b_17_...the_mighty_8th

Red October1984 · 07-20-12, 08:07 AM

Thanks Dowly. But i think i'll pass. I can get IL-2 1946 and Lock On for about the same price each.

GT182 · 07-26-12, 03:38 PM

Dowly, when did Shockwave/A2A do this? I haven't been on their forums in a long time..... now my curiosity has been peaked.

They tried to get the rights from Atari a several years ago but the cost was out of sight and the aquisition was dropped. And Atari would not even let any codes out so the sim could be improved or modded and multiplayer could be added.

BTW... I have a couple original boxed B17 The Might 8th discs in my possession.... withthe 2 patches on the. Manuals are include in these. I'm guessing these on Amazon won't have the book manuals or cockpit poster.

oche · 07-27-12, 11:35 AM

There you go

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Herr-Berbunch · 07-27-12, 02:11 PM

Yeah, pry his eyes open with matchsticks and make him watch U-571 repeatedly, or any US remake of any half-decent foreign film.

Red October1984 · 07-27-12, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Yeah, pry his eyes open with matchsticks and make him watch U-571 repeatedly, or any US remake of any half-decent foreign film.

You aren't helping! I am refreshing over and over until i see that this thread is deleted.

I happen to like U571. If you want me to really be tortured, put on a Bieber song.

Jimbuna · 07-27-12, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

You aren't helping! I am refreshing over and over until i see that this thread is deleted.

I happen to like U571. If you want me to really be tortured, put on a Bieber song.

Oberon · 07-27-12, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

I happen to like U571. If you want me to really be tortured, put on a Bieber song.

Jimbuna · 07-27-12, 04:41 PM

Red October1984 · 07-27-12, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

GSpector · 07-28-12, 04:34 AM

For those interested in "B-17: The Might Eighth" and A2A Simulations, feel free to leave a comment or suggestion

at the A2A site.

http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/...age=contact_us

I already left my comment requesting an updated version of this title. Care to join me in trying to get them to work on it?

Herr-Berbunch · 07-27-12, 02:13 PM

Deleting this thread would not serve as a good warning to others!

07-17-12, 05:46 PM	#1
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	B-17 Flying Fortress The B-17G is one of my favorite planes of ww2. The original DOS game has supposedly been released as freeware. Does anybody have a link? __________________

07-20-12, 08:07 AM	#4
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Thanks Dowly. But i think i'll pass. I can get IL-2 1946 and Lock On for about the same price each. __________________

07-26-12, 03:38 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Dowly, when did Shockwave/A2A do this? I haven't been on their forums in a long time..... now my curiosity has been peaked. They tried to get the rights from Atari a several years ago but the cost was out of sight and the aquisition was dropped. And Atari would not even let any codes out so the sim could be improved or modded and multiplayer could be added. BTW... I have a couple original boxed B17 The Might 8th discs in my possession.... withthe 2 patches on the. Manuals are include in these. I'm guessing these on Amazon won't have the book manuals or cockpit poster. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

07-27-12, 02:11 PM	#7
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yeah, pry his eyes open with matchsticks and make him watch U-571 repeatedly, or any US remake of any half-decent foreign film. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-18-12, 05:52 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Apparently Shockwave Productions/A2A Simulations has bought the rights to the code, so not sure if it's freeware anymore. Also, abandonware sites link to amazon instead of free download.

07-20-12, 06:12 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	BTW, RedOctober, if you're interested in B-17 II Gog.com is selling it for $5.99: http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/b_17_...the_mighty_8th

07-28-12, 04:34 AM	#13
GSpector Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	For those interested in "B-17: The Might Eighth" and A2A Simulations, feel free to leave a comment or suggestion at the A2A site. http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/...age=contact_us I already left my comment requesting an updated version of this title. Care to join me in trying to get them to work on it? __________________ Specter

07-27-12, 02:13 PM	#14
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Deleting this thread would not serve as a good warning to others! __________________