Manfred 'the Red Baron' von Richthofen

Better known as "The Red Baron," WWI German ace fighter pilot.

80 confirmed kills during countless sorties between 1916 and April 21st, 1918.

Links: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_von_Richthofen

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• Die Siege des Manfred von Richthofen (German)
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• http://ww2gravestone.com/people/richthofen-manfred-freiherr-von/
• Karl Otto ( Carlos) Meyer Baldó von Richthofen's wingman July 1917 on. (Geschwaderführer) N.° 1 (JG1, Jagdgeschwader Nr. I, Avesnes-Les-Sec, France).

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), also widely known as the Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during World War I. He is considered the top ace of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Marcke, Belgium, Cappe, France and Avesnes-Les-Sec, France served as headquarters for Richthofen's Fighter Wing 1 Squadron Operations.

Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and during 1917 became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1, Avesnes-Les-Sec, France (better known as the "Flying Circus"). By 1918, he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side (Friend and Foe).

Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on 21 April 1918. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death. He remains perhaps the most widely known fighter pilot of all time, and has been the subject of many books, films and other media.

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