Lothar von Richthofen

1894–1922 (age 28)

Biography

Lothar von Richthofen was a German flying ace who achieved distinction during World War I as a skilled military aviator. His aerial combat record and flying abilities earned him recognition among the pioneering generation of military pilots during the Great War.

Von Richthofen's brief but notable career in aviation came to an end with his death in 1922, leaving him remembered as one of the notable figures in the early history of military aviation.

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