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Richthofen during the Kaiser military parade, 20 August. Although a military event that required attendance, photographs such as this reveal light-hearted moments in which Richthofen freely mingled with comrades. Here, a smiling Richthofen walks with Rudolf Berthold (left) and Eduard Dostler (over Richthofen's left shoulder). It is poignant to note that the day after this light-hearted scne, Dostler was shot down and KiA.

Richthofen during the Kaiser military parade, 20 August. Although a military event that required attendance, photographs such as this reveal...

Inside the victories - Volume 2

Waiting for the Kaiser, 20 August. The head-swadding is still evident beneath the cap. (Greg Vanwyngarden)

Waiting for the Kaiser, 20 August. The head-swadding is still evident beneath the cap. (Greg Vanwyngarden) (picture source: Inside the victo...

Inside the victories - Volume 2

Prinz Hohenlohe in gesprek met von Richthofen (met hoofdverband) op de Keizerparade van 20 augustus 1917.

Prinz Hohenlohe in gesprek met von Richthofen (met hoofdverband) op de Keizerparade van 20 augustus 1917. (picture source: Marke 2 Wereldoor...

Wereldoorlog 1 Marke

Manfred von Richthofen naast 3 andere dragers van de "Pour le Mérite", tijdens de parade voor de Keizer, op 20 augustus 1917.

Manfred von Richthofen naast 3 andere dragers van de "Pour le Mérite", tijdens de parade voor de Keizer, op 20 augustus 1917. (picture sourc...

Wereldoorlog 1 Marke

Jasta 11 viert haar 200ste overwinning. Manfred von Richthofen zit in het midden met de 'Geschwaderstock'; eigenaardig genoeg is Lt. von de Osten, die de 200ste overwinning behaalde, niet op de foto te vinden.

Jasta 11 viert haar 200ste overwinning. Manfred von Richthofen zit in het midden met de 'Geschwaderstock'; eigenaardig genoeg is Lt. von de...

Inside the victories - Volume 2

Jasta 11 Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen omringd door zijn piloten te Marke 1917 (foto's genomen voor de serres op het kasteel van Baron de Bethune).

Jasta 11 Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen omringd door zijn piloten te Marke 1917 (foto's genomen voor de serres op het kasteel v...

Wereldoorlog 1 Marke

MvR and Kurt Wolff in the rear of a Rumpler C.I flown by Oberleutnant Henning Krefft on their way to Schwerin-Gorries.

MvR and Kurt Wolff in the rear of a Rumpler C.I flown by Oberleutnant Henning Krefft on their way to Schwerin-Gorries. (picture source: The...

The Red Baron photographic

MvR clambering into a Rumpler C.I together with Leutnant Konstantin Krefft after a stopover in Cologne whilst they were on their way to Germany.

MvR clambering into a Rumpler C.I together with Leutnant Konstantin Krefft after a stopover in Cologne whilst they were on their way to Germ...

The Red Baron photographic

MvR flying a vintage 1915 Rumpler C.I, during his visit of FEA 7.

MvR flying a vintage 1915 Rumpler C.I, during his visit of FEA 7. (picture source: The Illustrated Red Baron - The life and times of Manfred...

The Illustrated Red Baron

Urlaubsflug in die Heimat.

Urlaubsflug in die Heimat. (picture source: Die Erinnerungen der Mutter des roten Kampffliegers Kunigunde Freifrau von Richthofen. Im Verlag...

Mein Kriegestagebuch 1937

Schäfer, Manfred, Kurt Wollf

Schäfer, Manfred, Kurt Wollf (picture source: Die Erinnerungen der Mutter des roten Kampffliegers Kunigunde Freifrau von Richthofen. Im Verl...

Mein Kriegestagebuch 1937

Richthofen being assisted into his flight gear prior to boarding Albatros C.IX 4508/16. Note he is wearing the localized strapped-on bandage.

Richthofen being assisted into his flight gear prior to boarding Albatros C.IX 4508/16. Note he is wearing the localized strapped-on bandage...

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MvR with his Great Dane Moritz.

MvR with his Great Dane Moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, Manfred von Rich...

The Red Baron photographic

A delighful informal photograph of MvR with his Great Dane Moritz.

A delighful informal photograph of MvR with his Great Dane Moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world w...

The Red Baron photographic

An informal shot of MvR with his Great Dane moritz.

An informal shot of MvR with his Great Dane moritz. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest a...

The Red Baron photographic

Side view of Manfred von Richthofen whilst recovering from his head wound.

Side view of Manfred von Richthofen whilst recovering from his head wound. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first...

The Red Baron photographic

MvR met 'Geschwaderstock' samen met zijn verpleegster Käthe Oltersdorf (Fräulein Kätie) in de tuin van het Sint-Niklaasziekenhuis (veldlazaret 76) te Kortrtijk

MvR met 'Geschwaderstock' samen met zijn verpleegster Käthe Otersdorf (Fräulein Kätie) in de tuin van het Sint-Niklaasziekenhuis (veldlazare...

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Richthofen enjoys a smoke break with (L-R) Löwenhardt, Hugo Schäfer, Karl Bodenschatz, March 1918 (Greg Vanwyngarden)

Richthofen enjoys a smoke break with (L-R) Löwenhardt, Hugo Schäfer, Karl Bodenschatz, March 1918 (Greg Vanwyngarden) (picture source: Insid...

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Manfred von Richthofen bezoekt Jasta 10, v.l.n.r. Loewenhardt, Bodenschatz, Kühn, von Richthofen, Heldmann, Schäfer, Aue en Grassmann. (Deze foto werd genomen in de boomgaard van de hoeve van Medard Vandewoestijne-"Slossens" de barak op de achtergrond is een "Werkstatt".)

Manfred von Richthofen bezoekt Jasta 10, v.l.n.r. Loewenhardt, Bodenschatz, Kühn, von Richthofen, Heldmann, Schäfer, Aue en Grassmann. (Deze...

Stichting De Bethune

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