Tag: Manfred Von Richthofen
Rules of Engagement – Eight Surprisingly Simple Air Combat Tricks the Red Baron Used to Conquer the Skies
“Boelcke’s teachings, which he eventually wrote down, made an impression on young Manfred.” GERMANY’S Manfred Von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron, wasn’t a very good pilot; his flying instructors thought him a mediocre…
The Red Baron — 11 Surprising Facts About WW1’s Greatest Flying Ace
“Von Richthofen’s notoriety grew with each new victory. Eventually, he became the most famous (and feared) pilot of the war.” IN DECEMBER, MilitaryHistoryNow.com ran this article about the eight air combat maxims of the highest scoring…
