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Knights of the Sky is a World War I combat flight simulator released in 1990 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by MicroProse Software, Inc., the game presents a historical battle simulation from a first-person perspective. It focuses on aerial warfare during that conflict, offering players a selection of period aircraft to pilot.

Players assume the role of a pilot, controlling one of twenty different aircraft, each with distinct flight characteristics. The primary activities involve completing individual missions or participating in a broader campaign that progresses through the timeline of World War I. Gameplay consists of various mission types, including patrols, interception sorties, and attacks on ground targets such as supply trains and observation balloons. Players engage enemy fighters and bombers in dogfights and can encounter specific enemy ace pilots during the campaign.

A notable technical feature for its time was the inclusion of modem support, allowing two players with compatible hardware to connect and engage in aerial duels. This multiplayer functionality was uncommon among similar titles of the era. The game's structure allows for progression through its campaign based on mission performance, with the possibility of being personally challenged by rival aces within the simulated conflict.