The life and death of Manfred von Richthofen
Nick Saunders SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- England, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: £70.00 plus 20p per mile for travel to and from the venue.
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 25th January 2026
This talk will discuss the life and death of Manfred von Richthofen otherwise known as ‘The Red Baron’. He was the leading fighter pilot of WW1 who had shot down 80 allied aircraft. He was shot down and killed in disputed circumstances on 21st of April 1918. The talk will also cover the use of air power in WW1.
Views: 13 | Enquiries: 0About Nick Saunders
I am a historian based in the New Forest, Hampshire. I am chairman of a local history society. I write history articles for publication. I work part time in a Hampshire military museum and I am a battlefield guide. I have a BA (Hons) and MA in history. I have been giving local and military history talks for ten years.
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- A walk through the history of New Milton.
- Using newspapers in local history research.
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