The Mighty 8th Redux: 1.0.17 Ain’t it Gruesome
Jan 27, 2025This build contains user modifiable nose art and control changes
Features
- Any PNG added to UserAssets/NoseArt/New can be added to your B17 as nose art. Nose art must be 512x512 or smaller.
- Controller gamepad can be bound as buttons
- Controller Triggers can be bound as buttons
42-29863 - Ain't it Gruesome
In 1943, Clark Gable, star of 'Gone With The Wind' was one of Hollywood's most famous actors. After the death of his wife in a plane crash in 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Forces, joining the 8th Air Force. He flew as a gunner and cameraman on several missions.
On 12th August 1943, he was gunner in B17 #42-29863 'Ain't it Gruesome' in a raid over Germany. He had wedged himself behind the top turret gunner for a better view. He almost lost his life when a 20mm shell went through the flight deck, removing the heel of his shoe and missing his head by 30 cm.
The footage collected by Gable and his crew was used to produce 'Combat America', a documentary on B17's used to promote war bonds.
Brave the deadly skies of occupied Europe!