Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 â 21 April 1918), widely known as the Red Baron, is considered the ace-of-aces of the First World War, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot of the war â before being killed in action near Amiens on 21 April 1918.
As the following list demonstrates, his victories are well documented. Victories are against English flyers unless otherwise noted. The â indicates death.
The Aerodrome n.d.