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Capt. Roy Brown is credited (by some) with shooting down Von Richthofen. However, there is strong evidence he was killed by Australian ground troops when he flew too low to the ground.
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Who shot down more plane than the Red Baron?
No one. Von Richthofen was the top fighter pilot of WW1.
What happend when Billy Bishop fought the red baron?
Billy Bishop was in a dogfight with 7 Canadian planes (Nieuports) against 5 German planes (Albatrosses. von Richthofen's squadron of 4 planes joined the fight. von Richthofen and Bishops separated from the main fight and had a dogfight between what were to become each side's highest scoring ace of the war. Bishop had one clear shot at von Richthofen but his gun jammed. After he cleared his gun, they had a dogfight but he never had another clean shot. Bishop claimed he put some holes in von Richthofen's plane but didn't bring it down. The .30 caliber machine guns slow firing machine guns used by planes in WWI required a lot of hits to take down a plane. The only quick way to bring down an opponent was a lucky shot hitting the pilot or a vital engine component.
When did Frieda von Richthofen die?
Frieda von Richthofen died in 1956.
What is Wolfram von Richthofen's birthday?
Wolfram von Richthofen was born on October 10, 1895.
When was Wolfram von Richthofen born?
Wolfram von Richthofen was born on October 10, 1895.
Who is Wilfrid May?
A WWI-flyer who was being chased by Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) during an air battle. During this battle Von Richthofen was being shot down and killed.
Discuss who was the best fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen or Lothar von Richthofen?
Manfred Von Richthofen was the best pilot because he was the only person to through a rock out the window of his plane, hit another plane's engine with it and bring down that plane. That is what made him very famous. Then he went on to shoot down many many planes during the war before he was shot down.
How was manfred von richthofen involved in World War 2?
No. Richthofen was shot down and killed in World War 1.
Is Manfred von Richthofen the Red Baron?
Manfred von Richthofen is indeed the Red Baron. He is a famous German fighter pilot during World War one. He died in battle after being shot down. I hope this helps.
Who shot down more plane than the Red Baron?
No one. Von Richthofen was the top fighter pilot of WW1.
What is the birth name of Wolfram von Richthofen?
Wolfram von Richthofen's birth name is von Richthofen, Wolfram Freiherr.
What is the birth name of Manfred von Richthofen?
Manfred von Richthofen's birth name is Manfred-Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen.
What happend when Billy Bishop fought the red baron?
Billy Bishop was in a dogfight with 7 Canadian planes (Nieuports) against 5 German planes (Albatrosses. von Richthofen's squadron of 4 planes joined the fight. von Richthofen and Bishops separated from the main fight and had a dogfight between what were to become each side's highest scoring ace of the war. Bishop had one clear shot at von Richthofen but his gun jammed. After he cleared his gun, they had a dogfight but he never had another clean shot. Bishop claimed he put some holes in von Richthofen's plane but didn't bring it down. The .30 caliber machine guns slow firing machine guns used by planes in WWI required a lot of hits to take down a plane. The only quick way to bring down an opponent was a lucky shot hitting the pilot or a vital engine component.
What is the birth name of Alexander von Richthofen?
Alexander von Richthofen's birth name is Alexander Ebermayer von Richthofen.
How tall is Christian von Richthofen?
Christian von Richthofen is 183 cm.
When did Frieda von Richthofen die?
Frieda von Richthofen died in 1956.
When did Oswald von Richthofen die?
Oswald von Richthofen died in 1906.
