What is the Red Baron's real name?

Answer 1

Manfred von Richthofen anal

Titlevon Richthofen held the royal title of Baron. Therefore, his name and title was Manfred Frieherr von Richthofen. Military Rankvon Richtofen held the rank of Captain or "Rittmeister", which translates to "riding master". Baron von Richthofen had served in a cavalry unit: the 1st Regiment of Uhlans (or Lancers) until he joined the Air Service. During WW1, both the German and the British pilots were allowed to keep their uniform and insignia from their previous infantry or cavalry unit. Thus, he retained his cavalry rank.

His full Title and Rank and name was: Rittmeister Manfred Frieherr von Richthofen

"Red Baron"Richtofen was called the "Red Baron" by the British because he flew a red airplane. His squadron was so colorful, that they named it his "Flying Circus", partially because the units would move to new locations by train.

However the Red Baron did not always fly airplanes that were totally red. Richtofen's first all-red plane was an Albatros D-V.

Correction

He was flying an Albatros D-V, serial number 493/17, when he was shot down on 6 July 1917 near Werwicq, Belgium. A bullet grazed his head in combat. This aircraft had a natural wood fuselage, and Red wings(top), nose, wheels and Tail. The iron cross and serial number on the tail was painted over with red but still was slightly visible.

He transitioned to the Fokker Dr.1 triplanes and flew 3 or 4 of them in combat. One triplane was painted in the standard Green wash from the factory but had the top wing painted Red as well as the entire Tail and the engine cowl cover and wheels. This one was serial number 152/17. (serial numbers started at 101)

The all-red Fokker Triplane that he was flying when he was killed in combat was serial number 425/17.

Link to a Sanke post card that shows Richthofen wearing his uniform and includes his full name: http://www.custermen.com/DixieBoys/WW1Richthofen.jpg

Answer 2

Baron Manfred von Richthofen