FrankPilot Posted Saturday at 03:29 AM Posted Saturday at 03:29 AM In WW1, the top fighter pilot Ace, with 80 kills/victories, was Germany’s Manfred von Richthofen, The Red Baron. He was finally shot down & killed, in his bright red Fokker Triplane, but who did it was debated until 1969. Even now, there may well be ongoing differences of opinion!. Hope you enjoy. Cheers. 1
IBob Posted Saturday at 05:36 AM Posted Saturday at 05:36 AM I recall reading somewhere that he was not a particularly gifted pilot.......but he had a lot of shooting experience, could have been game birds in which case he'd haver a good eye with a moving target and where to point the gun...... 1 2 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 07:18 AM Posted Saturday at 07:18 AM wasn't he shot by an aussie on the ground 1 1
rgmwa Posted Saturday at 08:58 AM Posted Saturday at 08:58 AM Machine gun team from Warrnambool apparently. 1 1 1
FrankPilot Posted Sunday at 12:05 AM Author Posted Sunday at 12:05 AM 18 hours ago, IBob said: I recall reading somewhere that he was not a particularly gifted pilot.......but he had a lot of shooting experience, could have been game birds in which case he'd haver a good eye with a moving target and where to point the gun...... Yes, he was a very keen hunter. In fact, he was due to go on leave to go hunting with mates in 2 days time. He must also have been a pretty good pilot to avoid attacks by superior, or at least faster, Sopwith Camels. Cheers 1
facthunter Posted Sunday at 12:57 AM Posted Sunday at 12:57 AM He crashed a few Planes during his training. Nev 1 1
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