The Dam Busters

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Aerial combat game set in World War II. The concept is based on the film of the same name, as well as the real life Operation Chastise. The player is put in charge of a Lancaster Bomber and must control every member of the crew personally. The missions consist of flying through enemy airspace, fighting off hostile aircraft, to reach and demolish a specific dam.

This game is officially endorsed by RAF no.617 Squadron.

Platform :	ZX Spectrum
Format :	Cassette
Publisher :	US Gold
Authors :	David Anderson, Ian Morrison
Date :	1984
Product Code :

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