Manfred Von Richthofen’s Death – Cause and Date

The pilot Manfred Von Richthofen died at the age of 25. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

World War I German fighter pilot who was nicknamed and feared as “The Red Baron.” He was victorious in over eighty World War I air battles and remains one of the world’s most famous fighter pilots.

He competed in gymnastics, hunting and horse riding in his youth.

He piloted a Fokker Dr. I triplane, which he painted red in January 1917.

How did Manfred Von Richthofen die?

The most plausible conclusion of the several viewings of his body, immediately and a bit later, suggest that a single bullet entered von Richthofen’s right lateral chest, passed through his right lung and heart, and exited through his left chest.

Quotes

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"As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted."

Manfred Von Richthofen

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"I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when one falls down. Today I got into trouble but I escaped with a whole skin."

Manfred Von Richthofen

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"It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian."

Manfred Von Richthofen

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"It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad."

Manfred Von Richthofen

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"Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring can only be described as stupidity. In their eyes it may be pluck and daring."

Manfred Von Richthofen