The Red Baron

Full Name: Manfred von Richthofen
Profession: World War I Fighter Ace

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Biography: German World War I fighter ace, credited with 80 air combat kills.

Richthofen is considered the top fighter ace of the war. He was widely respected by his enemies and regarded as a national hero in Germany by 1918.

History has recorded "The Red Baron" as one of the top fighter pilots of all time and thus he has become the subject of various books, songs and films.

Born: May 2, 1892
Birthplace: Wrocław, Poland, German Empire

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus

Died: April 21, 1918 (aged 25)
Cause of Death: Killed in action when his plane was shot down

Historical Events

1916-09-17 WWI flying ace The Red Baron of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France
1918-04-20 Manfred von Richthofen, aka The Red Baron, shoots down his 79th and 80th victims marking his final victories before his death the following day
1918-04-21 German World War I fighter ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen aka "The Red Baron", is shot down and killed over Vaux sur Somme in France. Canadian pilot Arthur Roy Brown is credited with the kill.