Displaying 1 of 1 1999 Format: Book Author: Kilduff, Peter. Title: The illustrated Red Baron : the life and times of Manfred von Richthofen / Peter Kilduff. Publisher, Date: London : Arms & Armour, [1999] ©1999 Description: 160 pages : illustrations, 1 coat-of-arms, facsimiles, portraits ; 29 cm illustration portrait facsimile coat of arms Subjects: Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918. Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Biography. Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Pictorial works. World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, German. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) and index. LCCN: 99230481 ISBN: 1854094149 Other Number: 40881961 System Availability: 1 # System items in: 1 # Local items: 1 # Local items in: 1 Current Holds: 0 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Booklist ReviewKilduff, a distinguished historian of World War I aviation, here offers almost equally distinguished, illustrated coverage of the career of Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary Red Baron. Making use of material, including photographs, from Richthofen family archives that were long sequestered by the Communists, Kilduff comprehensively summarizes Richthofen's career, mentors, comrades, aircraft, and opponents. The fragility of World War I aircraft and the death rate of those who flew them have to be studied carefully to be believed. Kilduff, a careful student, acknowledges dire reality and makes no pretense of speaking to more romantic aviation buffs. Instead, he valuably supplements his excellent Richthofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron (1993), not least with a superior collection of graphic material concerning World War I aviation generally. --Roland Green Summary Trace the legend, from its beginning to the last patrol. Baron Manfred von Richthofen remains practically without peer as a fighter pilot, and his history unfolds here in generously annotated photographic biography. You'll see a broadly grinning Richthofen with his cohorts, awaiting a flight; the incredible range of medals and awards he garnered; the damaged planes of his victims; and the aircraft he himself flew to glory. Librarian's View Syndetics Unbound Displaying 1 of 1
