In the Footsteps of the Red Baron

by Mike O'Connor and Norman L.R. Franks

Book Overview

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 a bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. In June 1917, Richthofen was appointed commander of the German Flying Circus. Made up of Germany's top fighter pilots, this new unit was highly mobile and could be quickly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844150879
• ISBN13: 9781844150878
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 8.4"