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Leveled Reading- -Resources- -Activities BIO Sphere -Leveled Reading- ATI RE VE C -Resources- K R A A A A L L L L C C C -Activities- C D L R W O Editable Presentation hosted on Google Slides. Click to Download. Early Life Personality & Characteristics Manfred von ● As a leader, some people said Richthofen ● Manfred von Richthofen was born May 2, 1892 was serious, cold, and distant. in the Kingdom of Prussia. This was part of the Richthofen German Empire and today is in Poland. The Red Baron ● He was very skilled at battle strategy, so he became a respected leader. ● As a child, he was a talented gymnast. ● He also liked hunting and riding horses. ● He began training for the military at age 11. When he was 19, he joined the German forces. Portrait of Richthofen Richthofen as a cadet as a young boy Life Story Life Story Life Story ● When World War I began, Richthofen was ● Manfred quickly became a very skilled pilot. ● Richtofen often fought beside his in the cavalry and didn’t take part in brother Lothar. combat. ● He was chosen to join one of the first German fighter squads. ● Richtofen was put in charge of a ● He became bored with this and asked to special group of German pilots join the Imperial German Army Air Service. ● His first victory in the air was on September called the Jasta 11. His brother 17, 1916 over Cambrai, France. He had a soon joined the group as well. ● In May 1915 this was granted and he silver cup made with the date of the victory. began pilot training in October 1915. ● His most successful combat time ● He had cups made for 60 victories but after was in “Bloody April” when he took that, silver became hard to get. down 22 British planes. Depiction of Richthofen in air Richthofen as a soldier Richthofen as a soldier combat Notable & Quotable Life Story Life Story ● In January 1917, Manfred painted ● In June 1917, he became the leader of a new “If I should come out of his plane red, so people started group of pilots. They were called the “Flying calling him “The Red Baron.” Circus” because of their brightly colored planes. this war alive, I will have ● He was known by this name ● On July 6, 1917, Manfred was badly hurt in around the world. combat. He landed his plane even though he couldn’t see. more luck than brains. I ● In Germany he was often called “The Red Fighter Pilot.” ● He had to have surgery and the doctor told him he should stop fighting. He returned to service like to fly, not to kill.” Depiction of Richthofen in air on July 25th. He was still suffering from his injury Richthofen as a soldier combat with headaches and dizziness. Life Story Life Story Notable & Quotable ● By 1918, Manfred had become a legend to the ● A full military funeral was held for him. German people. “The English had hit upon a ● He was buried in France. His remains were ● On April 21, 1918, Richthofen saw a Royal Air moved in 1975 to a family grave in Force plane attack his cousin’s plane. He flew in Wiesbaden, Germany. splendid joke. They intended to and saved his cousin’s life, but he was hit by a bullet. It damaged his heart and lungs. catch me or to bring me down.” ● He managed to land his plane but died very soon after. He was only 25 years old. Richthofen as a soldier What do you think he means? Richthofen’s grave Notable & Quotable Legacy ● Manfred had around 80-100 victories in World War I. This was more than any “Success flourishes only in other pilot on either side. ● He got over 30 medals and badges of perseverance — ceaseless, honor. ● He is known as one of the most famous restless perseverance.” pilots in history. ● He has been featured many times in pop Replica of the Red Baron’s What does this mean to you? culture. He is mentioned in the comic triplane strip Peanuts as Snoopy’s enemy. “Success flourishes only in perseverance — ceaseless, restless perseverance.” Manfred von Richthofen (1892-1918) Germany He was... - a fighter pilot in the German Air Force - considered the ace-of-all-aces with 80 air combat victories in World War I - a casualty in the war, and has been the subject of many books and film #WorldWarI #AirForce #combatpilot #legend #AcesofallAces c Clark Creative Education MANFRED von RICHTHOFEN “The English had hit upon a splendid joke. They intended to catch me or to bring me down.” c Clark Creative Education “If I should come out of this war alive, I will have more luck than brains. I like to fly, not to kill.” - Manfred von Richthofen c Clark Creative Education Your Name BIO Sphere Germany Red Baron Air Force ace pilot legend Manfred von Richthofen c Clark Creative Education.
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