No, the store I ordered from doesn't have a midnight launch I didn't have a choice though, as I wanted a CE and they were the only ones that had one left.
Yes I've done them. They weren't too bad. For revives you can get downed by fire and for bombing run just do the launch site level. Get parts D and E first, then leave A last. Very easy.
Haha, actually beat it yesterday. Thought it was really well done. I liked that collectibles had a purpose behind them, enjoyed the story, and what's not to like about being a complete and utter bad ass. =D Glad you enjoyed it.
Having played it now, I am even more happy with that last picture of the pup coming out of the darkness with red eyes and the black. It fits the game perfect. I really don't think you could have done better on that one. Actually thinking of getting a 5x6 print done of it. lol