Who was the red baron?
Baron Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the “Red Baron”, was a German ace pilot during WW1. His nickname refers to the fact that he flew in a red plane and came from an aristocratic family. He was victorious in 80 air combat missions against the Allies, and was shot in combat in 1918. Look here for more information: http://www.acepilots.com/wwi/ger_richthofen.