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2+ YearsPublisher | Pen And Sword Books Ltd |
ISBN 13 | 9781844150878 |
Author | Norman Franks, Mike O'Connor |
Language | English |
Book Description | Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Richthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. This book is divided into three sectors of the WWI front line in which von Richthofen operated. Airfield sites, memorials and the graves of Manfred's famous victims are described with directions for the battlefield walker. |
About the Author | Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex. Mike O'Connor is an author and historian. |
Publication Date | 01 March 2005 |
Number of Pages | 160 |
In The Footsteps Of The Red Baron Paperback English by Norman Franks - 01 March 2005