Dawn Patrol
Dawn Patrol - Simulation Classic
Dawn Patrol is a World War I combat flight simulator originally developed by Rowan Software and released in 1994 for the Amiga and MS-DOS. On this site it appears as an MSX 1 title, likely an emulated or repackaged version of that classic sim. The game's front end is a hyperlinked book that walks you through the history of aerial warfare, the planes, and the famous aces, with each page containing a mission tied to that subject.
How to Play Dawn Patrol Online
Getting started: When you launch Dawn Patrol, you are presented with a book interface. Use the controls to navigate through the hyperlinked pages, which cover historical topics like aircraft types and aces. Each page has a mission attached; selecting it jumps you into the cockpit. You start by choosing which side to fly for - the British Royal Flying Corps or the German Air Service. Missions vary but involve dogfighting or patrols over the trenches.
The core loop is reading the book to unlock missions, then flying them. The game simulates early fighter aircraft like the SE5a and Fokker Dr.I. Pay attention to the briefing text for objectives. Controls are simple - pitch and yaw with arrow keys, throttle management with the buttons. The game is entirely in English, so menus are straightforward. If you get stuck, revisit the book for hints about the mission context.
Dawn Patrol Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: Trigger 1
- S: Trigger 2
- Enter: Start
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