
He nearly invented the art of aerial combat. At the very least, he was its first true master, and is still the most famous fighter pilot in history. Manfred Von Richthofen flew into history as the Red Baron. He dominated the infancy of aerial combat, and his bright red tri-plane was the most feared sight in the skies of World War I. Biography targets the life and legend of the famed aviator in this definitive program. Military and aviation historians reveal what made Richthofen so effective, reliving his astounding exploits, while clips show him in action. Learn how his fame was exploited by the German government to boost wartime morale, furthering his legend, and see rare footage of his incredible burial downed behind enemy lines, he was buried with full military honors by the British! Biography proudly presents the stirring story of a true knight of the air, the legendary Red Baron.
