Flight simulator and MBP

Can anyone recommend a flight simulator, preferrably WWII type combat. I would like to run it on OS X, but if it is not available has anyone run one on a MBP using XP?
I am also considering using Bootcamp and XP to run the radio control airplane simulator called G3 any comments?
Thank you
MacBook Pro 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Friends of mine that are pilots (mostly from 70's) really like
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