(Intro) (The sound of a propeller engine sputtering, then roaring to life. A snare drum rolls a slow, disciplined march. A brass section swells with a heroic melody.) Verse 1 Sit inside the cockpit, check the dials green The map is in the case, the skies are looking clean The Mosquito is a legend made of wood and glue But she’s the fastest bird that the RAF knew Select the mission profile, load the rockets tight We’re heading for the channel in the early morning light Check the boost and throttle, watch the engine heat We’re flying for the freedom of the street! Pre-Chorus (The alarm sound from the game: Bee-doo! Bee-doo!) Action stations! Enemy at twelve! Dive into the clouds where the fighters delve Check the radar screen, keep the compass true The Junkers are appearing out of the blue! Chorus Ace of Aces! King of the air With the wind and the fire and the pilot’s prayer Ace of Aces! On the mission run Chasing down the shadow of the setting sun From the train on the track to the sub in the sea It’s the price that you pay to keep the island free! Verse 2 There’s a V1 Rocket humming through the cloud A flying bomb of terror, buzzing long and loud Push the stick forward, gotta match the speed Intercept the weapon before the cities bleed! Now we’re over Europe, looking for the steam A supply train moving like a metal dream Drop the bomb and pull up, watch the carriage burn Bank the wing over for the homeward turn! Pre-Chorus (The alarm sound from the game: Bee-doo! Bee-doo!) Action stations! Enemy at twelve! Dive into the clouds where the fighters delve Check the radar screen, keep the compass true The Junkers are appearing out of the blue! Chorus Ace of Aces! King of the air With the wind and the fire and the pilot’s prayer Ace of Aces! On the mission run Chasing down the shadow of the setting sun From the train on the track to the sub in the sea It’s the price that you pay to keep the island free! Bridge (The music slows. The sound of wind whistling through a damaged wing.) Port engine smoking... Oil pressure low... The undercarriage is stuck... And the speed is slow. Can you bring her down? Can you find the strip? Keep a steady hand... And a stiff upper lip! Chorus Ace of Aces! King of the air With the wind and the fire and the pilot’s prayer Ace of Aces! On the mission run Chasing down the shadow of the setting sun From the train on the track to the sub in the sea It’s the price that you pay to keep the island free! Outro Touchdown. (Screech of tires) Mission Accomplished. (Debriefing room) Put the medal on the chest. You are the Ace... of Aces. (Fade out with a final salute fanfare.)
