Manfred von Richthofen

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (May 2, 1892 – April 21, 1918) was a German pilot and is still regarded today as the "ace of aces". He was a very successful fighter pilot, military leader and flying ace who won 80 air combats during World War I.

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Freiherr - May 2 - 1892 - April 21 - 1918 - German - Flying ace - World War I

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Richthofen was known as der rote Kampfflieger (Red Battle-Flyer) by the Germans, petit rouge (little Red) or le Diable Rouge (Red Devil) by the French, and the Red Knight or the Red Baron in the English-speaking world. The German translation of 'Red Baron' is Der Rote Baron, and Richthofen is known by this name in Germany as well.

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French - English

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