Richthofen

[ rikht-hoh-fuhn ]

noun

1. Baron Man·fred von [mahn, -f, r, eytf, uh, n], Red BaronorRed Knight, 1892–1918, German aviator.

Richthofen

/ ˈrɪçthoːfən /

noun

1. RichthofenManfred von, Baron18921918MGermanMILITARY: fighter pilot Baron Manfred von (ˈmanfreːt fɔn), nickname the Red Baron . 1892–1918, German aviator; commander during World War I of the 11th Chasing Squadron ( Richthofen's Flying Circus ). He was credited with 80 air victories before he was shot down

Example Sentences

Richthofen was one of the cleverest of the enemy aviators and in time he made his squadron a formidable aerial weapon.

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It took a large toll of our best fighters, although Richthofen's personal record of 78 victories was undoubtedly exaggerated.

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When the wreckage was removed and the body of the pilot recovered he was found to be no other than the great Richthofen himself.

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It will be noticed that von Richthofen repeats the sentiment later on.

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In war every able-bodied Richthofen is, of course, on active service.

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