Die Woche visits Jasta 11

From 'Die Woche 34' of 25 August 1917, p1150 after visiting Jasta 11 in April 1917. "Richthofen is medium-sized, muscularly built, almost stocky. Bright eyes peer out under blond hair from a good, intelligent face with a strong profile; eyes that have something special as Boelcke's did. It probably is that his eyes are full of modest simplicity because the young cavalry Rittmeister is reserved, yes, almost embarrassed, such that one thinks he could easily blush, but these eyes are clear and large. What is unforgettable about them is that the blue pupil, even looking straight ahead, does not touch the lower eyelid and the white of the eye remains visible underneath. He is no friend om many words; indeed, a certain awkwardness that comes from his young age holds him back somewhat until het gets to know a person better and gets on closer terms. Then everything changes quickly and all kinds of Silesian friendliness bubbles out from him. His handshake is hort and firm. His behaviour is that of a well-bred young man of a good family. His manner is that of a Prussian officer whoa has matured under the discipline of an officer corps."