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Manfred von Richthofen
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1916
September
17
Richthofen's first victory
On 17 September 1916, in the first fight of Boelcke's squadron, Manfred von Richthofen downed a British F.E.2b near Cambrai, the first of his 80 victories.
1917
April
30
Bloody April
In April 1917 over Arras German fighter squadrons shot down more than 240 British aircraft. RFC airmen called the month "Bloody April".
July
06
Richthofen wounded
On 6 July 1917 over Flanders Manfred von Richthofen was shot in the head fighting British F.E.2ds. He managed to land but never fully recovered.