Top German aviator in World War I known as the Red Baron. He shot down 80 enemy planes before being killed in action in 1918. Rare and magnificent vintage 3.5 x 5.25 postcard portrait of Richthofen in full dress uniform, signed in fountain pen. Photo was originally contained in an included photo album, which along with another album containing approximately 230 candid glossy photos of rare German planes including the DFS 230, HE 126, He 46, HE 11 and others. Some of the planes are shown in flight, some on the ground and some crash landed. Album also contains photos of captured planes, soldiers in warm and cold climates and at their bases. Albums were originally the property of a young German soldier, who can be seen in many of the photos. Almost all the photos have handwritten captions with them. Consignor notes that the soldiers father obtained Richthofen's signature. In fine condition. Fantastic collection for the serious aviation enthusiast. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
