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You are here: Home / History / Did anybody shoot down the Red Baron during World War I besides Snoopy?

Did anybody shoot down the Red Baron during World War I besides Snoopy?

March 8, 2020 by Karen Hill

Manfred von Richthofen, also known as The Red Baron, was credited with shooting down 80 aircraft during World War I.

However, skill and luck finally failed the 25-year-old pilot in 1918.

While dogfighting with a Canadian pilot over Allied territory, the Red Baron was fatally hit by Australian gunners on the ground below.

The Australians respectfully buried his body with full military honors.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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