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The
Red Baron's Last Flight Bought at QBD in Australia Total cost: AU$29.60 Purchased from U.S.A. Total cost: AU$76.80  |
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Review.
Norman Franks and Alan Bennett, have made extensive and exhaustive research into the claims and have written a book that investigates the mystery, examined the literature and eyewitness reports and have attempted to determine who it was who was most likely to have shot down Manfred von Richthofen. They have succeeded in their task admirably. The authors introduce compelling new evidence that Richthofen misjudged his position in reference to the German lines and they describe a likely reason why he penetrated so far over the Australian lines, exposing himself to ground fire. This aberrant behaviour on the part of such an experienced and cautious pilot has puzzled researchers since 1918. The description of the chase is absorbing, the authors describe how Brown dived on Richthofen to distract him from shooting down May, not specifically to shoot down Richthofen. Their description is well illustrated by valuable three dimensional diagrams of the area and is substantiated by careful research. Recommended. Dr. Geoffrey Miller 03/02/99 |
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