Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Richthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. This book is divided into three sectors of the WWI front line in which von Richthofen operated. Airfield sites, memorials and the graves of Manfred's famous victims are described with directions for the battlefield walker.
- ISBN10 1783460237
- ISBN13 9781783460236
- Publish Date 19 February 2005 (first published 20 January 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Pen & Sword Military
- Format eBook
- Pages 160
- Language English