Manfred von Richthofen
Manfred von Richthofen
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, also widely known as the Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Serviceduring the First World War. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionAviator
Date of Birth2 May 1892
CountryGermany
sky enemy pilots
The duty of the fighter pilot is to patrol his area of the sky, and shoot down any enemy fighters in that area. Anything else is rubbish.
father boys wish
As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted.
opponents firsts done
When one has shot down one's first, second or third opponent, then one begins to find out how the trick is done.
last-words
What's the hurry? Are you afraid I won't come back?
trophies pity collections
It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian.
important aviation flight
The important thing in aeroplanes is that they shall be speedy.
splendid catch-me bring-me-down
The English had hit upon a splendid joke. They intended to catch me or to bring me down.
looks shops customers
It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad.
attacking course except german hostile instinct lies meets quotes
Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry.