One of the most brilliant fighter pilots of all time, Manfred von Richthofen had deadly prowess and a fanatic dedication to aerial warfare. A dashing airman, gallant gentleman, and killer ace, the Red Baron comes to life in this engaging biography. Researched from German sources, it includes excerpts from Richthofen's Air Combat Operations Manual, his letters, and writings. With comprehensive accounts of all the Red Baron's victories. "A richly detailed air epic."--Aviation History.
American writer Peter Kilduff translated Richthofen's memoirs in 1969. He has written nine aviation books and published countless articles on the Red Baron. He was awarded the Merit Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his activities in German-American cultural exchange programmes.