Red Baron death location

Manfred von Richthofen (5/2/1892- 4/21/1918) aka the Red Baron was an ace German fighter pilot in World War I credited with 80 air combat victories.

On April 21, 1918 the Red Baron was shot possibly from the ground while pursuing a Canadian pilot near the Somme River in France. The Baron was able to land his plane in this field despite a .303 bullet wound to his chest and lungs. Almost as soon as witnesses arrived the Baron tried to speak and then forever fell silent.

The spot of his landing and death are marked with a marker.