In April 1918 Manfred Von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron was at the height of his fame. With 80 aerial victories, he was the most successful fighter pilot of WW1. This WW1 History Documentary explores his remarkable career and his final flight, examining the available evidence surrounding his death and who fired the fatal shots.

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Colourising History: Doug Banks Benjamin Thomas Royston Leonard – Klimbim
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Imperial War Museum: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections

For the full video of the Interrupter Gear in Slow Motion please check out the fantastic video by the Slow Mo Guys at the following link.

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