THE RED BARON: Images of War

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Beginning his air war career on the Western Front in 1916, Manfred von Richthofen, or the Red Baron as he became known, had shot down an impressive total of 15 aircraft by January 1917, as well as being appointed commander of his own unit.

By the time of his death in 1918, he had destroyed a staggering total of 80 aircraft. From the perspective of the Allies, he was a deadly menace. For the Germans, he was a fighter pilot hero of legendary significance. This fascinating collection of rare images offers a fresh perspective on the Baron himself, as well as a number of his adversaries from the Allied side of the line.

Found by chance at a car boot sale by the author, this collection has sat mostly unused for almost a century.