Aviation History and Crews

Vintage images of military aviators and aircraft showcase pivotal moments in aviation history, highlighting teamwork and missions during World War II.

Captain Baron von Richthofen, German flying ace, responsible for bringing down 80 Allied planes during World War One, pictured here with members of Jagdstaffel 5 around a Fokker plane after his 62nd victory on November 23rd 1917.  Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, or Red Knight was eventually killed in action in 1918.     Date: November 1917
Captain Baron von Richthofen, German flying ace, responsible for bringing down 80 Allied planes during World War One, pictured here with members of Jagdstaffel 5 around a Fokker plane after his 62nd victory on November 23rd 1917. Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, or Red Knight was eventually killed in action in 1918. Date: November 1917