Title - Manfred von Richthofen, German "Red Baron" Description - Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 - 21 April 1918) was a German fighter pilot known as the "Red Baron". He was the most successful flying ace during World War I, being officially credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories. He served in the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte). Richthofen was killed in combat just after 11 a.m. on 21 April 1918, while flying over Morlancourt Ridge, near the Somme River. Description Source - Bio from Wikipedia Year - Circa 1916 |