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Manfred von Richthofen

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Manfred von Richthofen
German fighter pilot of aristocratic descent (Manfred, Freiherr von Richhofen). Better known for his nickname the "Red Baron"

Von Richthofen is officially credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories. He was awarded with the "Pour le Mérite" the highest Prussian military award.

Richthofen was killed 21 April 1918, while flying a pursuit above North France. He got hit by a .303 bullet.

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