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Richthofen started flying as a pilot of two-seater observation planes. After he switched to single-seat fighters he flew several different types, including the Fokker Eindecker, an early monoplane, but he was credited with no victories flying the Eindecker. After joining the great German Ace Oswald Boelcke in Jasta 2, in one of the first fighter units ever formed, Richthofen began to score flying an Albatros D.II, powered by a 160 HP Mercedes D.III in-line six cylinder engine. This aircraft was gradually replaced by the Albatros D.III, powered by a Mercedes D.IIIa 170 HP inline, water-cooled engine. Richthofen scored most of his victories flying an Albatros D.III.
German aircraft manufacturer Fokker, inspired by the British Sopwith Triplane, produced the Fokker Dreidecker DrI. Richthofen's Flying Circus had two of these machines. Richthofen had one painted in his signature all-red paint scheme and flew it quite a bit in his late career, racking up his last twenty victories in the triplane. He was in the Dreidecker on his last flight. The powerplant of the DrI was a 110 HP Oberursel Ur.II 9 cylinder air-cooled rotary engine.
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What was the nickname given to the red barons squadron during world war 1?
The Flying Circus
Name of World War 2 airplane engine that begins with A?
Allison. As used in the P38 Lightning for example.
How and did World War II get its name?
it was the second war of the world
What is the name of the first tank in World War 1?
the first name of the tank in world war I is called big bessy
What is the name of the World War 2 memorial?
the answer to that question is the world war II memorial
What did the Germans fly in world war 1?
They flew the air barons.
When did First Barons' War happen?
First Barons' War happened in 1215.
When did Second Barons' War happen?
Second Barons' War happened in 1264.
What was the nickname given to the red barons squadron during world war 1?
The Flying Circus
Who won the second barons war in 1266?
Edward Longshanks i.e Edward I of England won the second barons war in 1266.
Name of World War 2 airplane engine that begins with A?
Allison. As used in the P38 Lightning for example.
What has the author William Henry Blaauw written?
William Henry Blaauw has written: 'The barons' war' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Great Britain Barons' War, 1263-1267, History
How and did World War II get its name?
it was the second war of the world
How many people died in the first barons war?
1,000
Did King John win the war aganist the baro ns?
No, King John did not win the war against the barons. The conflict between King John and the barons culminated in the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215, which limited the power of the king and established certain rights for the barons.
What is the other name of world war?
World War 1 is often also called the Great War. Of course, when it got this name, no one was predicting World War 2.
What is another name for World war two?
The Second World War.
