Back of Box Fly with World War II's finest pilots. The 357th Fighter Group. Based on the actual missions of one of the top fighter groups of World War II, Heroes of the 357th combines historical accuracy with challenging gameplay. Enlist in the 357th Fighter Group and fly with real American aces such as Leonard "Kit" Carson and Bud Anderson in a classic fight for the sky against the deadly German Luftwaffe. Become a Member of the 357th. Choose the Tour of Duty option and join the roster of aces. Cinematic pre-flight briefings. Pilot a realistically modelled P-51D Mustang. Engage a multitude of air and ground targets. Impact the success of the group. Receive post flight advice from your mates in the Officers' Club. Fly the Actual Combat Missions of the 357th. Fly fighter sweeps to achieve air superiority. Escort U.S. bombers over occupied Europe. Drop bombs and fire rockets during ground attack missions. Dive bomb enemy factories, shipping and bridges. Test special weapons against ground targets. Intercept V-1 Buzz Bombs before they hit England. Practice your tactics during training flights. (Inset box) "The Yoxford Boys" Aircraft: P-51D Mustang Stationed: Leiston, England Number of Combat Missions: 318 Number of Kills: 688 Aces on Roster: 52