Manfred von Richthofen - Wikipedia
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (German: [ˈmanfreːt fɔn ˈʁɪçthoːfn̩]; 2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), colloquially known in English as Baron von Richthofen or more commonly the Red Baron, was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I.
Red Baron - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Manfred von Richthofen—better known as the “Red Baron”—was the top scoring flying ace of World War I, with 80 aerial victories between September 1916 and his death in April 1918.
The Red Baron - World War 1
The Death of Manfred von Richthofen On April 21 1918, Richthofen followed the Sopwith Camel of Wilfred May far into British territory. The end of the war was only months off by this time, and the Germain air command faced both ever-improving British …
Manfred von Richthofen (general) - Wikipedia
In March 1917, Richthofen was given command of 53rd Corps (z.b.V.) until January 1918, [8] when he became Kommandierender General (Deputy commander) of the Guards Corps [9] in Berlin, his highest rank.
Manfred von Richthofen | The Great War Flying Museum
Manfred von Richthofen. Country: Germany Born: 02 May 1892 Place of Birth: Breslau Deceased: 21 April 1918 Rank: Rittmeister Units: FFA 69, Jasta 2, Jasta 11, JG 1 and KG 2 Victories: 80 . The most famous ace of the war, Manfred von Richthofen briefly served in the trenches before transferring to the German Air Force in 1916.
The family at the time of the World Wars 1914 to 1945 – Richthofen ...
The First World War brought about a turning point to Silesia in Germany, which lost quite some territory in Upper Silesia. Many members of the Richthofen family died in the trenches of the war. Manfred (1855-1939, Barzdorf) would be a typical member of the …
Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen - The Red Baron
German baron and ace aviator von Richthofen was credited with 80 enemy aircraft kills during the war. He entered the Great War serving as a supply officer in an Uhlan cavalry regiment and at the rank of Leutnant.
Manfred von Richthofen - Encyclopedia.com
Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2, 1892, into an aristocratic family. Both of his parents were descended from landowners, gentlemen farmers who were not inclined to go to war. However, Richthofen's father, Albrecht, had chosen a …
Manfred von Richthofen - New World Encyclopedia
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (May 2, 1892 – April 21, 1918) was a German fighter pilot known as "The Red Baron." He was the most successful flying ace of World War I . Richthofen was a member of an aristocratic family with many famous relatives.
Manfred von Richthofen - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Sep 28, 2024 · Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 21 April 1918), also known as the Red Baron, was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the aceofaces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.