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Interesting photo of the Red Baron's triplane not too long after it landed. I understand the
motor and machine guns were saved and went to the UK. Seem to recall that there was another Red Baron triplane that was saved in Germany but lost during WW2.
Also do not think it was all red in color
I believe he was shot down by the Australian gunners using the Lewis m/g
My great Uncle was shot down and killed by one of the members of Jagdstaffel 11 on 13 April 1917, a scant 5 days before Richtofen's death. He was an observer in one of the six R.E.8s from No. 59 Squadron RFC sent on a long range photo reconnaissance mission. The R.E.8s missed their intended escorts, and were met by the picked fighter pilots of Jasta 11, who shot them all down within five minutes.
. Seem to recall that there was another Red Baron triplane that was saved in Germany
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