Manfred von Richthofen

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Manfred von Richthofen


Born
in Breslau, Germany
May 02, 1892

Died
April 21, 1918

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Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen was German fighter pilot of aristocratic descent. Better known for his nickname the "Red Baron."

Von Richthofen is officially credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories. He was awarded with the "Pour le Mérite" the highest Prussian military award.

Richthofen was killed 21 April 1918, while flying a pursuit above North France. He got hit by a .303 bullet.

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The Red Baron

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“Fight on and fly on to the last drop of blood and the last drop of fuel, to the last beat of the heart.”
Baron Manfred von Richthofen

“Success flourishes only in perseverance — ceaseless, restless perseverance.”
Baron Manfred von Richthofen

“If I should come out of this war alive, I will have more luck than brains. I like to fly, not to kill.”
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