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I think people try to read too much into a photograph.
How can anyone tell if he is arrogant, combat-weary, or just hung over from the previous night of reveling?
I always wondered how it could be possible to determine who fired the fatal shot. Every Tommy on the ground was probably firing for all he was worth, with whatever weapon he had, at a low-flying Fokker Tri-plane painted red!
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Manfred's uncle Walter came to the US in the late 1800s, settled in Denver and built an amazing castle here. The street is even named after him, he became head of the Denver Chamber of Commerce. The neighborhood is named "Mayfair" which was it's own village before becoming incorporated into Denver.
Here's a cool little article about the home from 2012:
Richthofen Castle in Denver, CO Lists for $3.75 Million (PHOTOS)
In elementary school I became fascinated by the air battles of WWI and built quite a few models of the various planes. It all started with Snoopy LOL, got me curious, my dad took me to the library in our small town and the librarian pointed me in the direction of lots of books about the air war.
Here's a cool little article about the home from 2012:
Richthofen Castle in Denver, CO Lists for $3.75 Million (PHOTOS)
In elementary school I became fascinated by the air battles of WWI and built quite a few models of the various planes. It all started with Snoopy LOL, got me curious, my dad took me to the library in our small town and the librarian pointed me in the direction of lots of books about the air war.
Eddie Rickenbacher had nothing to do with Von Ricthoffen's death. Von Richtoffen was in a fight with a Canadian unit when he was killed and all evidenc epoints to his being shot down by a ground based machinr gun unit.
I think the name of the guy that shot him down was Cedrick Poppin
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That,s a great book. I have a copy floating about somewhere.
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I know that. I never even mentioned eddies name. All I basically said using other words was--that its claimed but not proven beyond any doubt, that an infantryman shot him down. Its all speculation to this day. Also, when I was in Germany, I met a male member of con richthoffens family. I shared a first class train coach with him from Konstanz to Heidelberg. I happen to be reading another book about the baron, and the person sharing the coach with me introduced himself and even gave me his calling card bearing his name. I no longer know where that card is? I would give his name.
An edit for Smoke:::I was using that tablet at time of post and are still having loads of probs with it.
An small apology of sorts. When I reread my post about the Baron being shot down, I didnt realize that I never mentioned it wasnt Rickenbacher--but did mean to say that it was reported to have been an allied pilot.
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Another amazing thread-thanks again PALADIN!
The photo of Hartmann & Krupinski reminds me of the the photo
below of USAAF aces and former Eagle Squadron pilots Capt. Don S. Gentile(left)and Capt. Duane W. Beeson who, wearing their "pinks and greens" appear to have the similar flair, élan as their German counterparts above.
The photo of Hartmann & Krupinski reminds me of the the photo
below of USAAF aces and former Eagle Squadron pilots Capt. Don S. Gentile(left)and Capt. Duane W. Beeson who, wearing their "pinks and greens" appear to have the similar flair, élan as their German counterparts above.
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Just the other day I was looking for a item in my garage. Didn't find if but did find a photo of American Ace Bud Anderson awarding me the DFC.
My only connection to the Baron is I once named a dog for him.
Hey - it was a German Shorthair.
My only connection to the Baron is I once named a dog for him.
Hey - it was a German Shorthair.
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Another amazing thread-thanks again PALADIN!
The photo of Hartmann & Krupinski reminds me of the the photo
below of USAAF aces and former Eagle Squadron pilots Capt. Don S. Gentile(left)and Capt. Duane W. Beeson who, wearing their "pinks and greens" appear to have the similar flair, élan as their German counterparts above.
I have read a bit about Don Gentile. Id love to see a movie depicting he and his unit. Every time a book is written, they almost never put all the known details and facts--so most never know the real story.
When I have time? Ill post some thing I collected and enhanced-about Audie Murphy.
shouldazagged
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I for one would like to see that picture. I've seen lots of photos of Anderson, but not a single one of you receiving the DFC.
I noticed that.
Someone had to. Thanks or it would have been me..
sent from my phone 'cause I'm too lazy to walk to the laptop..
Richthofen's plane came down in no-mans-land outside an area of the trenches controlled by the Australians. A lot of Richthofen's memorabilia wound up in Australia. Specifically his two machineguns, LMG 08/15s (whose serial numbers are known) found their way into an Australian museum. In the 1920s, the museum discarded them and they are imbedded in concrete in the abutments of one of Canberra's (I think) bridges. There have been plans to blast them loose, but the plans have come to nothing.
LMG = luftgekult machinen gewehre = air cooled machine gun; not leichter machinen gewhere, light machine gun.
LMG = luftgekult machinen gewehre = air cooled machine gun; not leichter machinen gewhere, light machine gun.
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Hes passible as a close Stunt Double.
Emelio Esteves always reminded me of Hajo Hermann:
Seeing this photo--yeah, he kinda does look a bit like Elvis.
