Hello Dean, nice site.

I designed the gfx for Warhawk back in 1986. There was a power up available
in Warhawk. In fact as far as I can remember it was the first C64 game to
have a power up. Most people don't know about it as Firebird in their
infinite wisdom decided to make no more than a vague mention of it on the
cassette cover. It makes a HUGE difference to the gameplay. So just in case
you don't know about it, here are the details.  A few levels into the game
(level 4 I think) small ships appear with black eye like markings on their
wings. When you shoot them they release a small pod that looks like a mini
mine. Be careful you can shoot it but If you don't you can pick it up to
gain double firepower and speed for 30 seconds. You can keep picking up the
pods to regain your full 30 seconds worth of super power. Beyond level 8 or
so the game is very hard without the power ups.

If this is old news then ignore me but if not, enjoy. It certainly is worth
a mention in your Warhawk instructions in any case.

Keep up the good work.

Ian.