The Red Fighter Pilot: The Story Of The Red Baron As Told By Manfred Von Richthofen Himself

By Manfred von Richthofen and Peter Von Richthofen, Manfred; Kilduff

Book Overview

Manfred von Richthofen (2 May 1892 - 21 April 1918), was also widely known as the Legendary Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot. The Red Baron only wrote one book his "autobiography", Der rote Kampfflieger. This was written on the instructions of the The German Army Press and Intelligence (i.e. propaganda) section of the German Army Air Service. This illustrated book was writen just before he was killed and it details his meteoric rise from a calvalry men to one of the most well known fighter pilots of all time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1497401712
• ISBN13: 9781497401716
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not very well written

The books starts off with his death then goes into his life. I would not buy again.

Red Baron

Awesome book and gives the reader some idea what went on inside the head of the Red Baron. Most interesting reading!

The Grandfather of air combat.

This book is great! An insight into the thoughts of the grandfather of air combat tactics. Manfred's descripton of Boelke and the early air tactics of fighter aircraft is well worth the read. Humorous, and serious, this is also a book for anyone that wants to excel in the business world, Manfred delivers sage advice regarding life and skills needed to become the best.

The Best WWI Book Ever Written

An autobiography of the Red Baron... need I say more? The writing makes you feel as if you were actually in the war. Lothar does a great job of describing von Richthofen's funeral. There is also a good description by Captain Browne (Brown?) of how he was shot down. A definite must-have.

A must-have for WWI aviation buffs

This is an excellent title, the best I've read on WWI aviation. Not for the quality of the writing but because the author is Manfred von Richtofen himself. It also includes chapters by his younger brother Lothar, another German ace, and Capt. Roy Brown, who is credited with shooting the Red Baron down. A great book! Hope you can find a copy. (Can't have mine :-)) Patrick Williams