Windows XP and Boot Camp

Hi
I hope someone can help me because I think I am going to go mad. Basically I want to play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 on my 2011 Macbook Air via Boot Camp. I am a bit unsure on how to use boot camp, do I need to download the latest windows support software from Apple? Also it mentions Windows 7 on all the options, if I just use my copy of Windows XP will it install ok?
Thanks

For Mac OS X 10.7, you must use Windows 7 if creating a Boot Camp setup. Pre-existing Windows XP and Vista systems will work, as will those OSes in emulation.
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