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May
3Mrs. von Richthofen on child development
Anecdote · Powstancow Slaskich 92-94, Borek Wroclaw
Mrs. von Richthofen on child development
1901
January
3MvR's first 9 years
General Event · Schloss Romberg in Samotwór (dt. Romberg) ist ein Schloss bei Kąty Wrocławskie (dt. Kanth, bis 1930 Canth) in Niederschlesien
MvR's first 9 years
MvR moves to Swidnica
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR moves to Swidnica
1903
August
4MvR joins military cadets in Wahlstatt
Relocation & trips · Kadettenanstalt Wahlstatt
MvR joins military cadets in Wahlstatt
At that time he wanted to be a great cavalry general
Anecdote · Kadettenanstalt Wahlstatt
At that time he wanted to be a great cavalry general
In memory of Richthofen. By v. B.
Anecdote · Kadettenanstalt Wahlstatt
In memory of Richthofen. By v. B.
September
11904
January
1May
1Manfred was extremely truthful
Anecdote · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Manfred was extremely truthful
1905
May
1The manor house is haunted
Anecdote · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
The manor house is haunted
1909
January
1MvR joins military cadets in Lichterfelde
Relocation & trips · Hauptkadettenanstalt Lichterfelde
MvR joins military cadets in Lichterfelde
1910
December
11911
April
2MvR joins Ulanen-Regiment „Kaiser Alexander III. von Rußland“ (Westpreußisches) Nr. 1
Relocation & trips · Ulanen-Regiment „Kaiser Alexander III. von Rußland“ (Westpreußisches) Nr. 1
MvR joins Ulanen-Regiment „Kaiser Alexander III. von Rußland“ (Westpreußisches) Nr. 1
1912
April
1Biffy
General Event · Ulanen-Regiment „Kaiser Alexander III. von Rußland“ (Westpreußisches) Nr. 1
Biffy
November
31913
May
21914
July
2War outbreak and journey from Zoppot to Schweidnitz.
Relocation & trips · Zoppot
War outbreak and journey from Zoppot to Schweidnitz.
August
20War outbreak, the first days
Relocation & trips · Near Kielcze, near Kalisch?
War outbreak, the first days
He leaves the following lines to his parents and siblings:
MvR correspondance ·
He leaves the following lines to his parents and siblings:
War outbreak, the first days
Relocation & trips · Near Kielcze, near Kalisch?
War outbreak, the first days
War outbreak, the first days
Relocation & trips · Near Kielcze, near Kalisch?
War outbreak, the first days
Towards Busendorf, Diedenhofen
Relocation & trips · near Diedenhofen (Thionville)
Towards Busendorf, Diedenhofen
On the border with Belgium – France
MvR correspondance · An der Grenze zu Belgien – Frankreich
On the border with Belgium – France
How I first heard the bullets whistle on patrol
Relocation & trips · Wald bei Virton
How I first heard the bullets whistle on patrol
What I experienced here in the West
MvR correspondance · near Diedenhofen (Thionville)
What I experienced here in the West
September
7Behind Metz, in front of Paris at Verdun
MvR correspondance ·
Behind Metz, in front of Paris at Verdun
MvR is awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
Appointment & medals ·
MvR is awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class.
October
4MvR takes a sniper bullet through his helmet.
General Event ·
MvR takes a sniper bullet through his helmet.
November
4MvR's mother picks up Manfred's things in Ostrowo
General Event ·
MvR's mother picks up Manfred's things in Ostrowo
December
3Now I have been sitting in front of Verdun for three months
MvR correspondance ·
Now I have been sitting in front of Verdun for three months
1915
January
5MvR submits request to Col Erbach for air assignment.
Military Logs and Documents ·
MvR submits request to Col Erbach for air assignment.
Col Erbach tells MvR that he will see what he can do for him.
Military Logs and Documents ·
Col Erbach tells MvR that he will see what he can do for him.
Orderly officer of the 18th Infantry Brigade
Appointment & medals ·
Orderly officer of the 18th Infantry Brigade
MvR appointed Ordonnanzsofficier of the 18th Infantry Brigade
Appointment & medals ·
MvR appointed Ordonnanzsofficier of the 18th Infantry Brigade
February
1March
3April
1Who would have ever believed that a war could last so long
MvR correspondance · Westfront
Who would have ever believed that a war could last so long
May
6I'm going to the flyers.
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
I'm going to the flyers.
and so I joined the air force at the end of May 1915.
Relocation & trips · Flieger-Ersatzabteilung 7
and so I joined the air force at the end of May 1915.
June
8MvR puts in request for fighter training.
Military Logs and Documents · near Dresden
MvR puts in request for fighter training.
July
3August
6Quick visit at home
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Quick visit at home
Mail Pigeon Detachment
Relocation & trips · Tussen de Snaaskerkestraat en de Zomerloosstraat
Mail Pigeon Detachment
Bombing from Gistel
Relocation & trips · Tussen de Snaaskerkestraat en de Zomerloosstraat
Bombing from Gistel
Ostend Racing Pigeon Department.
Relocation & trips · Royal Palace Hotel
Ostend Racing Pigeon Department.
A Drop of Blood for the Fatherland
General Event · Royal Palace Hotel
A Drop of Blood for the Fatherland
September
5In the Battle of Champagne
Relocation & trips · In der Champagne-Schlacht
In the Battle of Champagne
October
2November
4December
2Christmas 1915
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Christmas 1915
1916
January
3February
1Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
March
48th Fighter Squadron of the 2nd Fighter Wing
Relocation & trips · Flughafen Mont
8th Fighter Squadron of the 2nd Fighter Wing
April
5Army report of April 26, 1916
Air Combat · über Fleury, südlich von Douaumont und westlich davon
Army report of April 26, 1916
A Nieuport down
MvR correspondance · über Fleury, südlich von Douaumont und westlich davon
A Nieuport down
May
6Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
June
8MvR trains on Fokker Eindecker
Testimonial · Entre Thonne-les-Près et La Chiers (Wikipedia.fr)
MvR trains on Fokker Eindecker
July
3August
4Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
September
16Bölcke asks MvR to join Jasta 2 - Burrows' version
Relocation & trips ·
Bölcke asks MvR to join Jasta 2 - Burrows' version
Leutnant Böhme recalls Bölcke asking MvR to join him
Testimonial ·
Leutnant Böhme recalls Bölcke asking MvR to join him
MvR and Boelcke look at the D.H.2 Boelcke shot down as his 24th victory.
Air Combat ·
MvR and Boelcke look at the D.H.2 Boelcke shot down as his 24th victory.
Jasta 2 collects its new Albatros fighters
General Event ·
Jasta 2 collects its new Albatros fighters
Bölcke's analysis of MvR's first victory
Air Combat · Near Bertincourt
Bölcke's analysis of MvR's first victory
Lothar talks about MvR
Anecdote · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lothar talks about MvR
October
11November
22Victory 07 - Kofl 1. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · north-east of Grevillers Wood
Victory 07 - Kofl 1. Armee
MvR receives the Order of Hohenzollern
Appointment & medals ·
MvR receives the Order of Hohenzollern
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Victory 09 - Kofl 1. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · South of Grandcourt
Victory 09 - Kofl 1. Armee
Victory 09 - Kirmaier or MvR?
Military Logs and Documents · South of Grandcourt
Victory 09 - Kirmaier or MvR?
Victory 11 - kofl 1. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · South of Bapaume
Victory 11 - kofl 1. Armee
December
11Victory 15 - the reports of the English
Air Combat · 12 km east of Ficheux
Victory 15 - the reports of the English
1917
January
16February
18Victory 19 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · 1 km SW of Thelus
Victory 19 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 21 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · SW of Mazingarbe
Victory 21 - Kofl 6. Armee
Lothar recalls how MvR handled new recruits
Testimonial ·
Lothar recalls how MvR handled new recruits
MvR at a Jastaschule conference
Relocation & trips · Jastaschule Famars
MvR at a Jastaschule conference
March
36Victory 25 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Roclincourt and Bailleul
Victory 25 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 26 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · S of La Folie Wood, Vimy
Victory 26 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 29 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Hill 123, N of Neuville
Victory 29 - Kofl 6. Armee
Letter from MvR to Otto Brauneck
MvR correspondance · Jagdstaffel 11, 6. Armee. Im Felde, den 31.3.1917
Letter from MvR to Otto Brauneck
April
85Victory 32 - Lieutenant Peter Warren's account
Air Combat ·
Victory 32 - Lieutenant Peter Warren's account
Victory 34 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Lens and Liévin
Victory 34 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 35 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Lewarde, S of Douai
Victory 35 - Kofl 6. Armee
About the properties of a good pursuit plane
Military Logs and Documents · Near Douai
About the properties of a good pursuit plane
Fragment from a letter by Elisabeth Papendieck
Testimonial ·
Fragment from a letter by Elisabeth Papendieck
Victory 41 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Vitry and Brebières
Victory 41 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 42 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Monchy and Feuchy-
Victory 42 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 43 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Noyelles-Godault, near Hénin-Liétard
Victory 43 - Kofl 6. Armee
MvR receives the Württenburg Military Merit Order
Appointment & medals ·
MvR receives the Württenburg Military Merit Order
Victory 44 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · 1 km S of Bois Bernard
Victory 44 - Kofl 6. Armee
MvR is awarded the Knight's Cross of the Saxon “Military Order of St. Henry”.
Appointment & medals ·
MvR is awarded the Knight's Cross of the Saxon “Military Order of St. Henry”.
Schäfer's emergency landing between the lines
General Event · Between Arras and Cambrai
Schäfer's emergency landing between the lines
Victory 48 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · E of Pelves, SE edge of Square 6998
Victory 48 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 50 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · SW of Inchy, Hill 90, near Pronville
Victory 50 - Kofl 6. Armee
Victory 52 - Kofl 6. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Billy-Montigny and [[Sallaumines] over Vimy]
Victory 52 - Kofl 6. Armee
Transcription of the imperial congratulatory telegram
Appointment & medals ·
Transcription of the imperial congratulatory telegram
May
32MvR flies to HQ to meet Kaiser Wilhelm II, Ludendorff and Hindenburg
Relocation & trips · Hotel Oranienhof
MvR flies to HQ to meet Kaiser Wilhelm II, Ludendorff and Hindenburg
MvR is asked to write his memoirs
Relocation & trips · Hotel Oranienhof
MvR is asked to write his memoirs
Eight Knights of the Order of Merit
Relocation & trips · Hotel Oranienhof
Eight Knights of the Order of Merit
MvR flies to Berlin but has to land in Leipzig
Relocation & trips · in der Nähe von Leipzig
MvR flies to Berlin but has to land in Leipzig
further visit to the Great Headquarters.
Appointment & medals ·
further visit to the Great Headquarters.
In response to the 'anti-Richthofen' squadron
MvR correspondance ·
In response to the 'anti-Richthofen' squadron
What do you say to your two wayward sons?
MvR correspondance ·
What do you say to your two wayward sons?
MvR receives the Knight's Cross with Swords
Appointment & medals ·
MvR receives the Knight's Cross with Swords
Stay in Berlin - MvR is photographed (for the Sanke postcards?)
Relocation & trips ·
Stay in Berlin - MvR is photographed (for the Sanke postcards?)
Anecdotes from vacation
Anecdote · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Anecdotes from vacation
MvR flies to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR flies to Schweidnitz
MvR dictates his autobiography
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR dictates his autobiography
MVR and his 'bride'
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MVR and his 'bride'
The red fighter plane
MvR correspondance · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
The red fighter plane
Infantry, artillery and reconnaissance pilots
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Infantry, artillery and reconnaissance pilots
June
32Nurse Käte receives MvR in Lazaret 76
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Nurse Käte receives MvR in Lazaret 76
Jasta 11 moves to Harelbeke, Bavikhove
Relocation & trips · Harelbeke, Bavikhove
Jasta 11 moves to Harelbeke, Bavikhove
MvR receives the Bulgarian Cross
Appointment & medals · Hotel Oranienhof
MvR receives the Bulgarian Cross
Albrecht vR visits his pilot sons.
Relocation & trips · Lazaret Douai
Albrecht vR visits his pilot sons.
Oskar Schäffer and Georg Zeumer dead
MvR correspondance · Bavikhove?
Oskar Schäffer and Georg Zeumer dead
Victory 53 - Kofl 4. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Hof Struywe, Square V.42
Victory 53 - Kofl 4. Armee
Thank you note to Voss' father
MvR correspondance · Voss' parents home at Blumentalstraße 75
Thank you note to Voss' father
Victory 55
Air Combat · Between Keibergmolen (former windmill, located in Beselare) and Lichtensteinlager.
Victory 55
Victory 55 - Kofl 4. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Keibergmolen (former windmill, located in Beselare) and Lichtensteinlager.
Victory 55 - Kofl 4. Armee
Appointed commander of Jagdgeschwader I
Appointment & medals · Markebeke
Appointed commander of Jagdgeschwader I
Kommandeur of Jagdgeschwader 1
Military Logs and Documents · 50.816141687498735, 3.2403333562695864 Markebeke
Kommandeur of Jagdgeschwader 1
The order to assemble Jagdgeschwader 1
Appointment & medals · Markebeke
The order to assemble Jagdgeschwader 1
Original contract for "Der Rote Kampfflieger"
Military Logs and Documents · Verlag Ullstein & Co, Berlin SW 68, Zimmerstrasse 88/89
Original contract for "Der Rote Kampfflieger"
July
69Jasta 11 group photo session
General Event · Castle of Baron de Bethune
Jasta 11 group photo session
MvR and Kurt Wolff attend Allmenröder's funeral service before his transfer to Solingen-Wald.
Saint-Joseph's Church of the Carmelites Brothers
MvR and Kurt Wolff attend Allmenröder's funeral service before his transfer to Solingen-Wald.
Draft of a strength report for the staff
Military Logs and Documents · Markebeke
Draft of a strength report for the staff
Jastas 4,6,10, 11 in command relationship to JG1
Appointment & medals · Markebeke
Jastas 4,6,10, 11 in command relationship to JG1
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Testimonial · Castle of Baron de Bethune
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Bodenschatz, Dostler, Döring, and Wolff visit MvR
General Event · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Bodenschatz, Dostler, Döring, and Wolff visit MvR
James F. Miller's analysis of MvR's head-wound incident.
Military Logs and Documents ·
James F. Miller's analysis of MvR's headwound incident.
Day 1 at Lazaret 76 - admission
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 1 at Lazaret 76 - admission
Photo session Lazaret 76
General Event · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Photo session Lazaret 76
MvRs dad visits him in Lazaret 76
General Event · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
MvRs dad visits him in Lazaret 76
Karl von Grieffenhagen visits MvR in Lazaret 76
General Event · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Karl von Grieffenhagen visits MvR in Lazaret 76
Day 2 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 2 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Fragment of a letter from Lt. Otto Brauneck
Testimonial · Markebeke
Fragment of a letter from Lt. Otto Brauneck
Day 4 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 4 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Excerpt from a letter from Lt. Wolff
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt from a letter from Lt. Wolff
With Wolff to the hospital
General Event · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
With Wolff to the hospital
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Fragment of a letter from Otto Brauneck
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Fragment of a letter from Otto Brauneck
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Testimonial · Castle of Baron de Bethune
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Day 7 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 7 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Day 8 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 8 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Notations
Böhme writes to his fiancée
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Böhme writes to his fiancée
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Testimonial · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Excerpt of Prof. Busch's Letters Home
Day 11 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 11 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
MvR writes to his friend von Falkenhayn
MvR correspondance · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
MvR writes to his friend von Falkenhayn
It's all about the fight
MvR correspondance · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)?
It's all about the fight
Day 14 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 14 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Day 15 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 15 at Lazaret 76 - medical chart
MvR visits Markebeke after being wounded
Testimonial · Markebeke
MvR visits Markebeke after being wounded
Excerpt of letter from Lt. Otto Brauneck to home
Testimonial · Markebeke
Excerpt of letter from Lt. Otto Brauneck to home
MvR takes over command of JG I again
Appointment & medals · Markebeke
MvR takes over command of JG I again
Day 19 at Lazaret 76 - discharged
Military Logs and Documents · Lazaret 76 (Sint-Niklaas Hospital)
Day 19 at Lazaret 76 - discharged
August
37Testimonial of Zoë Jacques.
Testimonial · Brouwerij van Cyriel Debrabandere
Testimonial of Zoë Jacques.
A celebration of Oblt. Dostler's ‘Pour le Mérite’
General Event · Gullegemsesteenweg 63 Bissegem
A celebration of Oblt. Dostler's ‘Pour le Mérite’
MvR first flights after being wounded
General Event · Markebeke
MvR first flights after being wounded
Testimonial of Georg von der Osten
Testimonial · Port lotniczy Gądów Mały - 51°07'38"N 016°58'40"E
Testimonial of Georg von der Osten
Celebration of Jasta 11's 200th victory
Military Logs and Documents · Markebeke
Celebration of Jasta 11's 200th victory
Visit of Reichskansler Dr. Michaelis to Markebeke
General Event · Markebeke
Visit of Reichskansler Dr. Michaelis to Markebeke
Victory 59 - Kofl 4. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Between Poelkapelle and Langemark
Victory 59 - Kofl 4. Armee
Demonstration of Fokker DR I by Anthony Fokker
General Event · Markebeke
Demonstration of Fokker DR I by Anthony Fokker
I am very happy about Lothar’s health
MvR correspondance · Castle of Baron de Bethune
I am very happy about Lothar’s health
September
28Victory 60 - Kofl 4. Armee
Military Logs and Documents · Above first lines
Victory 60 - Kofl 4. Armee
Testimonial of Carl August von Schoenebeck
Testimonial · Markebeke
Testimonial of Carl August von Schoenebeck
Victory 61 - Kofl 4th Army
Military Logs and Documents · South of Bousbecque, above German lines
Victory 61 - Kofl 4th Army
Victory 61 - Witness reports
Military Logs and Documents · South of Bousbecque, above German lines
Victory 61 - Witness reports
Victory 61 - Bird's account, ten years later
Testimonial · South of Bousbecque, above German lines
Victory 61 - Bird's account, ten years later
MvR ordered on vacation
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR ordered on vacation
MvR leaves for convalescent leave
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR leaves for convalescent leave
Corresponding with a girl?
Anecdote · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Corresponding with a girl?
Hunt on the estates of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Relocation & trips · auf den Gütern des Herzogs von Sachsen-Coburg und Gothas
Hunt on the estates of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
MvR in Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR in Schweidnitz
Testimonial of Aimé Bekaert (Honorary Mayor of Marke)
Testimonial · Markebeke
Testimonial of Aimé Bekaert (Honorary Mayor of Marke)
MvR receives the Lübeck Hanseatic Cross
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives the Lübeck Hanseatic Cross
MvR receives buste of The Kaiser
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives buste of The Kaiser
MvR receives a signed bust of Kaiser Wilhelm
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives a signed bust of Kaiser Wilhelm
MvR receives the Brunswick War Merit Cross.
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives the Brunswick War Merit Cross.
Lothar von Richthofen becomes leader of Jasta 11.
Appointment & medals · Markebeke
Lothar von Richthofen becomes leader of Jasta 11.
Heldmann describes MvR
Testimonial · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Heldmann describes MvR
Richthofen and Guynemer? No.
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Richthofen and Guynemer? No.
October
17MvR travels by train to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR travels by train to Schweidnitz
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Lightning visit to Schweidnitz
MvR receives Treue Dienst-Kreuz von Schaumburg-Lippe
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives Treue Dienst-Kreuz von Schaumburg-Lippe
MvR receives Fürstliche Lippische Kriegsehrenkreuz für Heldenmütigkeit.
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR receives Fürstliche Lippische Kriegsehrenkreuz für Heldenmütigkeit.
MvR attends the wedding of his war comrade Fritz Prestien.
Relocation & trips · auf Schloss Rheinhardsbrunn/ Thüringen
MvR attends the wedding of his war comrade Fritz Prestien.
Marriage of Captain Baron von Richthofen
Relocation & trips · Schloß Reinhardtsbrunn
Marriage of Captain Baron von Richthofen
Letter of Hartha Gerstenberg to Albert Flipts
Testimonial ·
Letter of Hartha Gerstenberg to Albert Flipts
MvR's report to Anthony Fokker
Military Logs and Documents · Markebeke
MvR's report to Anthony Fokker
November
13Jasta 11 moves to Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
Relocation & trips · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
Jasta 11 moves to Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
The red machines of the 'Baron' have arrived
Relocation & trips · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
The red machines of the 'Baron' have arrived
MvR comments on von der Osten's 4th victory
Testimonial ·
MvR comments on von der Osten's 4th victory
December
13Condolence letter to Gerhard Böhme, brother of Erwin Böhme
MvR correspondance ·
Condolence letter to Gerhard Böhme, brother of Erwin Böhme
Test flight with a Pfalz Dr. I
Relocation & trips · Pfalz-Flugzeugwerke in Speyer
Test flight with a Pfalz Dr. I
Testimony from Captain Erich von Salzmann
Testimonial · At the races in Grunewald
Testimony from Captain Erich von Salzmann
1918
January
8Richard Wenzl speaks about "typenprüfungen" in Adlershof
Testimonial ·
Richard Wenzl speaks about "typenprüfungen" in Adlershof
A visit to Schulte's gallery
Testimonial · Gräflich Schwerinischen Palast
A visit to Schulte's gallery
Last visit to Schweidnitz
Relocation & trips · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Last visit to Schweidnitz
February
6A few lines from Manfred
MvR correspondance · Berlin-Johaninistal-Adlershof
A few lines from Manfred
The captain chooses his people himself
Anecdote · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
The captain chooses his people himself
March
40The military legacy of Manfred von Richthofen
Appointment & medals ·
The military legacy of Manfred von Richthofen
A gray service envelope
Military Logs and Documents · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
A gray service envelope
Funeral Leutnant Wilhelm Gürke of Jasta 5
Appointment & medals ·
Funeral Leutnant Wilhelm Gürke of Jasta 5
Victory 64 - Clutterbuck's account
Air Combat · N of Nauroy, Square 2858
Victory 64 - Clutterbuck's account
Victory 64 - Kofl 2nd Army
Military Logs and Documents · N of Nauroy, Square 2858
Victory 64 - Kofl 2nd Army
Victory 65 - Kofl 2nd Army
Military Logs and Documents · Between Gonnelieu and Banteux, Square 1853
Victory 65 - Kofl 2nd Army
MvR at the funeral of Franz Bohlein (Jasta 10) 16 March 1918
General Event ·
MvR at the funeral of Franz Bohlein (Jasta 10) 16 March 1918
Wüsthoff relieved of Jasta 4 command
Testimonial · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
Wüsthoff relieved of Jasta 4 command
The Kogenluft, Ernst von Hoeppner, comes for inspection
General Event ·
The Kogenluft, Ernst von Hoeppner, comes for inspection
Victory 66 - Kofl 2nd Army
Military Logs and Documents · road Molain–Vaux-Andigny
Victory 66 - Kofl 2nd Army
April
90MvR writes 'Reglement für Kampfflieger'
Military Logs and Documents · Avesnes-le-Sec, Cambrai
MvR writes 'Reglement für Kampfflieger'
MvR is awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Crown and Swords.
Appointment & medals · Harbonnières
MvR is awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class with Crown and Swords.
Lewis recalls his fight with MvR
Testimonial · NE of Villers-Bretonneux
Lewis recalls his fight with MvR
Victory 79 - Kofl 2. Army
Military Logs and Documents · SW of Bois de Hamel
Victory 79 - Kofl 2. Army
Victory 80 - Kofl 2nd Army
Military Logs and Documents · NE of Villers-Bretonneux
Victory 80 - Kofl 2nd Army
Excerpt of Lewis' correspondance with Dale Titler.
Testimonial · NE of Villers-Bretonneux
Excerpt of Lewis' correspondance with Dale Titler.
1938 Analysis of April 21, 1918
Military Logs and Documents · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
1938 Analysis of April 21, 1918
Last flight analysis by Don Hollway
Air Combat · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Last flight analysis by Don Hollway
Lieutenant 'Wop' May's adventure
Air Combat · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Lieutenant 'Wop' May's adventure
209 Squadron - The Second Claim
Air Combat · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
209 Squadron - The Second Claim
Ground fire - The Third Claim
Air Combat · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Ground fire - The Third Claim
Sergeant Popkin - The Fourth Claim
Air Combat · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Sergeant Popkin - The Fourth Claim
Death notice of the fighter squadron for its fallen commander
Press ·
Death notice of the fighter squadron for its fallen commander
Announcement from the Government of Cologne
Press · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Announcement from the Government of Cologne
Captain McGrigor's diary
Military Logs and Documents · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Captain McGrigor's diary
Testimonial of Carl August von Schoenebeck
Testimonial · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Testimonial of Carl August von Schoenebeck
Horrible day, most horrible day of my life.
General Event ·
Horrible day, most horrible day of my life.
Dropping of the death report by English pilots behind the German front
General Event ·
Dropping of the death report by English pilots behind the German front
Reuters news agency statement
Press · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Reuters news agency statement
Telephone message from the Cologne government
Press · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Telephone message from the Cologne government
Kogenluft's announcement of Richthofen's death
Military Logs and Documents · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Kogenluft's announcement of Richthofen's death
Press release on the death of Manfred von Richthofen
Military Logs and Documents · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Press release on the death of Manfred von Richthofen
Report of the Reuters Special Reporter to the British Army
Press ·
Report of the Reuters Special Reporter to the British Army
In the main committee of the Reichstag
General Event · Reichstag
In the main committee of the Reichstag
In the plenary session of the Reichstag
General Event · Reichstag
In the plenary session of the Reichstag
Telegram from Empress Auguste Viktoria to Richthofen's mother
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Telegram from Empress Auguste Viktoria to Richthofen's mother
Obituary on Von Richthofen, from the British newspaper 'Aeroplane' from April 24, 1918
Press · On a ridge by the Bray to Corbie road
Obituary on Von Richthofen, from the British newspaper 'Aeroplane' from April 24, 1918
Telegram from the Empress
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Telegram from the Empress
Army report
Military Logs and Documents · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Army report
Message of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Military Logs and Documents · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Message of Kaiser Wilhelm II
Message of General von Hindenburg
Military Logs and Documents · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Message of General von Hindenburg
Message of General von Hoeppner
Military Logs and Documents · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Message of General von Hoeppner
Letter from General von der Marwitz to the father
MvR correspondance ·
Letter from General von der Marwitz to the father
Telegram to Privy Councillor Dr. Paasche
General Event · Hotel Oranienhof
Telegram to Privy Councillor Dr. Paasche
Identification of Captain Reinhard as Commander
Appointment & medals ·
Identification of Captain Reinhard as Commander
May
7Richthofen memorial ceremony
Appointment & medals · Aula des Gymnasiums
Richthofen memorial ceremony
Memorial speech by Dr. Bülow
Appointment & medals · Aula des Gymnasiums
Memorial speech by Dr. Bülow
Celebration among relatives
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Celebration among relatives
August
3Appeal for the erection of a memorial
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Appeal for the erection of a memorial
Creation of the death certificate from Richthofens
Military Logs and Documents · Ostrowo
Creation of the death certificate from Richthofens
1921
January
11923
April
1Pictures of MvR's bedroom after the war
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Pictures of MvR's bedroom after the war
1925
November
10Procedure for the transfer and burial
Military Logs and Documents ·
Procedure for the transfer and burial
Triumphal journey through Germany
Relocation & trips · Durch Deutschland bis Potsdam
Triumphal journey through Germany
Laying out in the Church of Grace
Relocation & trips · Invalidenpark, Invalidenstraße
Laying out in the Church of Grace
1926
October
11928
January
1Gedächtnissstätte für MvR
Appointment & medals · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Gedächtnissstätte für MvR
1930
January
1Hermann Göring on April 21, 1918
Testimonial · Vaterländischer Verlag Weller (Berliner Stadtmission)
Hermann Göring on April 21, 1918
1933
April
3Foreword to the 1933 edition of the Red Fighter Pilot
Appointment & medals ·
Foreword to the 1933 edition of the Red Fighter Pilot
MvR's house in Schweidnitz opens up as a museum in his honour.
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
MvR's house in Schweidnitz opens up as a museum in his honour.
Introduction by Bolko Freiherr von Richthofen to the 1933 reprint of The Red Fighter Pilot.
General Event ·
Introduction by Bolko Freiherr von Richthofen to the 1933 reprint of The Red Fighter Pilot.
1934
January
1John C. Hook's visit to the Richthofen Museum
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
John C. Hook's visit to the Richthofen Museum
1935
March
1Jagdgeschwader Richthofen
Military Logs and Documents · NSDAP Hauptkwartier Meiserstraße 10, München
Jagdgeschwader Richthofen
1937
January
1November
11938
January
1A visit to the Richthofen Museum in Schweidnitz
Testimonial · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
A visit to the Richthofen Museum in Schweidnitz
April
11975
January
11977
June
1Excerpt of letter from Lt. Carl August von Schoenebeck to Albert Flipts.
Testimonial · Markebeke
Excerpt of letter from Lt. Carl August von Schoenebeck to Albert Flipts.
1982
February
1Kaffee und Kuchen with Hans-Georg von der Osten
Testimonial · Franz-Marc Str. 11, Koln-Klettenberg
Kaffee und Kuchen with Hans-Georg von der Osten
1990
October
12007
January
1There is again a Richthofen memorial in his hometown Schweidnitz
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
There is again a Richthofen memorial in his hometown Schweidnitz
June
1Introduction to The Life and Death of an Ace by Peter Kilduff, by MvR's nephew Manfred
Introduction to The Life and Death of an Ace by Peter Kilduff, by MvR's nephew Manfred
2018
April
1Inauguration of an anamorphic work of art commemorating MvR
General Event ·
Inauguration of an anamorphic work of art commemorating MvR
2020
March
12022
August
1Recent pictures of the house in Swidnica
General Event · Władysława Sikorskiego 19, 58-105 Świdnica, Polen
Recent pictures of the house in Swidnica