The Red Air Fighter

by Manfred von Richthofen and Peter Von Richthofen, Manfred; Kilduff

Book Overview

The autobiography of the "Red Baron", Manfred von Richthofen, written shortly before his death in April 1918. The story of the leading ace of the First World War and the most famous aviator in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853670790
• ISBN13: 9781853670794
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Not very well written

The books starts off with his death then goes into his life. I would not buy again.

Red Baron

Awesome book and gives the reader some idea what went on inside the head of the Red Baron. Most interesting reading!

The Grandfather of air combat.

This book is great! An insight into the thoughts of the grandfather of air combat tactics. Manfred's descripton of Boelke and the early air tactics of fighter aircraft is well worth the read. Humorous, and serious, this is also a book for anyone that wants to excel in the business world, Manfred delivers sage advice regarding life and skills needed to become the best.

The Best WWI Book Ever Written

An autobiography of the Red Baron... need I say more? The writing makes you feel as if you were actually in the war. Lothar does a great job of describing von Richthofen's funeral. There is also a good description by Captain Browne (Brown?) of how he was shot down. A definite must-have.

A must-have for WWI aviation buffs

This is an excellent title, the best I've read on WWI aviation. Not for the quality of the writing but because the author is Manfred von Richtofen himself. It also includes chapters by his younger brother Lothar, another German ace, and Capt. Roy Brown, who is credited with shooting the Red Baron down. A great book! Hope you can find a copy. (Can't have mine :-)) Patrick Williams