Manfred von Richtoffen - "Der rote Kampflieger"

[Christophe]

After the threads on books written about the Red Barron, I think you should be interested in seeing the book he himself wrote : "Der rote Kampfflieger" by Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen.

This book has been first published in 1917.
After his death (April 1918), it has been published again in 1920 under the title "Ein Heldenleben".
Several editions followed, including one published in 1933, with an introduction by Hermann Goering.

Here is the 1st edition published in 1917 by Verlag Ullstein & Co - Berlin-Wien. In "gothic" German, with nice pics inside.

Ch.

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[Christophe]

The 1933 edition of "Der rote Kampfflieger" by Manfred von Richthofen.
Published in 1933, by Deutscher Verlag - Berlin.

Includes an introduction by Generalfeldmarschall Hermann Goering, and details of Manfred von Richthofen's last combat and death. In "gothic" German, with nice pics inside.

Ch.

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[Jody]

The Red Battle Flier

Hi Christopher,
Great books, I have a period copy of the book as well. It is packed up, so I could not scan it.
Regards,
Jody

[Christophe]

Thanks Jody,

All these are really nice. Which one do you have ?

Ch.

[Jody]

Hello,
I have the WWI edition.
Jody

[Christophe]

Jody,

. The nicest one. And written by the Red Baron himself.
Cheers.

Ch.