April 22, 1918
MvR autopsy (disturbing pictures)
Richthofen's body is subjected to a forensic medical examination. It is clarified how the cavalry captain died: from a single shot that pierced his chest from t...
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Injuries to his face were caused by him impacting with his machine guns. He had released his harness to work on a malfunctioning gun.
Injuries to his face were caused by him impacting with his machine guns. He had released his harness to work on a malfunctioning gun. (picture source: The dramatic true story of the Red Baron, Wiliam E Burrows, 1972, Mayflower Books)
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The dramatic true story of the Red Baron
The dramatic true story of the Red Baron, Wiliam E Burrows, 1972, Mayflower Books