Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), better known as the Red Baron, was the top ace of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Wanting to be recognized by friends and foes alike on the aerial battlefield, he painted his aircraft overall red. Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von...
Werner Voss (13 April 1897 – 23 September 1917) was one of Germany's greatest World War I flying aces, with a total of 48 aerial victories. Werner Voss (13 April 1897 – 23...
A 7-victory ace during World War I, Gerhard Bassenge (1897-1977) served in the Luftwaffe during World War II. A 7-victory ace during World War I,...