The Blue Max Airmen Volume 5: German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Mérite: Manfred von Richthofen

The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le M©rite during the Great War. Author Lance J. Bronnenkant, PhD., and Aeronaut Books are pleased to bring you the most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in context with the war€s chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other awards won. Color profiles of the aircraft are also provided both for interest to enthusiasts and as references for modelers. Volume 5 covers Manfred von Richthofen, the famous Red Baron, the highest scoring and most famous ace of the Great War and one of the earliest recipients of the Pour le M©rite. This volume includes 130 period photographs, 13 color photos and illustrations, and 30 color profiles of aircraft flown by Manfred von Richthofen in its 136 pages.