On 17 September 1916, Manfred von Richthofen, later known as the Red Baron, achieved his first aerial victory during World War I near Cambrai, France.
Flying with the German Luftstreitkräfte, the Red Baron engaged in combat with an enemy aircraft, shooting it down with precision.
This marked the beginning of his rise as one of the most formidable and feared flying aces of the war.
Over time, his distinctive red-painted aircraft would become synonymous with unmatched skill and daring in aerial dogfights, solidifying his legacy in military history.
