21/04/1918 German ace Red Baron is shot down and killed
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Who was the Red Baron?
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Rise of Flight "The Death of the Red Baron"
Richthofen was shot down and killed near Vaux-sur-Somme. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death. He remains one of the most widely known fighter pilots of all time and has been the subject of many books, films, and other media.
Essentials
Personal
Name and nicknames
Early war service
Flying Circus
Wounded in combat
Author and hero
Death
Debate over the identity of the individual who fired the shot that killed Richthofen