The Red Fighter Pilot
| Author | Manfred von Richthofen |
|---|---|
| Original title | Der Rote Kampfflieger |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 1917 |
The Red Fighter Pilot (German: Der Rote Kampfflieger) is a book written by Manfred von Richthofen, a famous German fighter pilot who is considered the top scoring ace of the First World War, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Richthofen's most common German nickname was Der Rote Kampfflieger.
The book details some of Richthofen's experiences during World War I. He finished the book in 1917, and as it was written during the World War I, it was subjected to war-time censorship. Richthofen was killed in combat in 1918. The Red Fighter Pilot was the only book he authored. Although Richthofen died before a revised version could be prepared, he is on record as repudiating the book, stating that it was "too insolent" (or "arrogant") and that he was "no longer that kind of person".[1]
References
- ↑ Johnson, Karl (Contributing Editor for WTJ). "'The Red Fighter Pilot' by Manfred von Richthofen (online edition)." The War Times Journal. Retrieved: 27 May 2007.