Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was a fighter pilot allegiant to the German Empire in World War I and is credited with being the most successful fighter pilot during the war. Known as "Baron Richthofen" in English, along with painting his plane red, led to his moniker of the "Red Baron". Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen died April 21, 1918 from wounds sustained in combat at the age of twenty-five.

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Von Richthofen, Manfred. The Red Baron. United Kingdom: Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2009.