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The World War I German fighter pilot widely known as the Red Baron was Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen.

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Baron Bon Richthofen was better known as the Red Baron. The Red Baron was a German fighter pilot with the German Imperial Army Air Force. He died in 1912


What was a red baron?

the red baron was a German fighter pilot during WW1. The Red Baron was Manfred von Richthofen, a German World War I fighter ace also known as The Ace-of Aces, officially credited with 80 victories in aerial combat.


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The red baron real name is and he was a german fighter pilot?

Manfred von Richtofen


Where did the name Red Baron originate from?

The name Red Baron originated from Baron Manfred Von Richthofen. The Baron flew a Fokker Plane that was painted red, he was a WWI German Pilot that died at the age of 25 years.


Who flied the red baron?

The 'Red Baron' was an actual person. Manfred von Richtofen was a German fighter pilot in WW1 who is widely regarded as the top 'ace' of the air.


Who was the red baron and why was he famous?

He was a WWI German pilot who shot down over 70 planes in WW1.


Who was red baron and why was he famous?

He was a WWI German pilot who shot down over 70 planes in WW1.


What does the red baron cross mean?

It's not called the Red Baron Cross, it's known as the "Iron Cross". It is a symbol of German superiority. It's less offensive then the swastika, and usually worn by people who do not understand it's meaning. Manfred Von Richthofen (known as the Red Baron) had this cross on his aeroplane, as did every other German pilot. The reason for this was too tell who was who in the sky. Each nation had their symbols, and were painted on the tall, fuselage and wings.


Did snowy evans kill the red baron?

No, Snowy Evans did not kill the Red Baron. The Red Baron, whose real name was Manfred von Richthofen, was a famous German fighter pilot during World War I. He was shot down and killed on April 21, 1918, likely by a combination of ground fire and the Australian pilot Arthur Roy Brown. Snowy Evans was an Australian pilot but was not directly involved in the Red Baron's death.


Where did Red Baron get his nick name from?

The WW1 German fighter-ace Manfred von Richthofen was known as the "Red Baron" because his plane was painted red .


What is an aeroplane with 3 wings?

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