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Manfred von Richthofen with Jasta 11 Pilots, 1917

Jasta 11 pilots pose at Roucourt in April, 1917 with Manfred von Richthofen center. From left to right around Richthofen: Sebastian Festner, Karl Emil Schäfer, Lothar von Richthofen, and Kurt Wolff. Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (May 2, 1892 - April 21, 1918) was a First World War German flying ace with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte). Originally a cavalryman, he transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1 (Flying Circus). By 1918, he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side. He was a notable tactician and squadron leader and a fine marksman. It was his Albatros D.III that was first painted bright red, in 1917, which earned him his nick name and reputation. Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on April 21, 1918. He is considered the top ace of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. He remains perhaps the most widely known fighter pilot of all time, and has been the subject of many books, films and other media.
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Manfred von Richthofen with Jasta 11 Pilots, 1917
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Traduction automatique: Les pilotes de la Jasta 11 posent à Roucourt en avril 1917 avec Manfred von Richthofen au centre. De gauche à droite autour de Richthofen : Sebastian Festner, Karl Emil Schäfer, Lothar von Richthofen et Kurt Wolff. Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 mai 1892 - 21 avril 1918) était un as de l'aviation allemande de la Première Guerre mondiale au sein du service aérien de l'armée impériale allemande (Luftstreitkräfte). À l'origine cavalier, il fut transféré au service aérien en 1915, devenant l'un des premiers membres de la Jasta 2 en 1916. Il se distingua rapidement comme pilote de chasse et devint chef de la Jasta 11 puis de la plus grande unité Jagdgeschwader 1 (cirque volant). En 1918, il était considéré comme un héros national en Allemagne et était très connu de l'autre côté. Il était un tacticien et chef d'escadron remarquable et un excellent tireur d'élite. C'est son Albatros D.III qui fut peint en rouge vif pour la première fois, en 1917, qui lui valut son surnom et sa réputation. Richthofen fut abattu et tué près d'Amiens le 21 avril 1918. Il est considéré comme le meilleur as de cette guerre, étant officiellement crédité de 80 victoires en combat aérien. Il reste peut-être le pilote de chasse le plus connu de tous les temps et a fait l'objet de nombreux livres, films et autres médias.
Jasta 11 pilots pose at Roucourt in April, 1917 with Manfred von Richthofen center. From left to right around Richthofen: Sebastian Festner, Karl Emil Schäfer, Lothar von Richthofen, and Kurt Wolff. Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (May 2, 1892 - April 21, 1918) was a First World War German flying ace with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte). Originally a cavalryman, he transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distinguished himself as a fighter pilot, and became leader of Jasta 11 and then the larger unit Jagdgeschwader 1 (Flying Circus). By 1918, he was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and was very well known by the other side. He was a notable tactician and squadron leader and a fine marksman. It was his Albatros D.III that was first painted bright red, in 1917, which earned him his nick name and reputation. Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on April 21, 1918. He is considered the top ace of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. He remains perhaps the most widely known fighter pilot of all time, and has been the subject of many books, films and other media.
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3600 x 3396 px | 35.0 MB
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30.5 x 28.8 cm | 12.0 x 11.3 in (300 dpi)