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Events on Sunday 21 April 1918 2
1892 – 1918Manfred von Richthofen (1892-1918)Died 21 April 1918, aged 25German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, was killed in action over the Somme valley after being hit by ground fire while pursuing an Allied aircraft. Credited with 80 confirmed aerial victories, he was the top ace of World War I. He was buried by Allied forces with full military honours.
1918The Red Baron is killedSomme, FranceManfred von Richthofen, credited with 80 victories, was shot down by a single bullet from the ground while chasing a novice pilot too low. The Allies buried him with full military honours.