Red Baron on Bicycle Photo Request Please?

[Rob Romero]

I remember seeing a photo of WWI Ace of Aces Manfred von Richthofen (80 Kills) on a Bicycle somewhere. If anyone could post this pic, or post a link, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[machine shop tom]

I have the book "Who Killed the Red Baron". I seem to recall a picture of Manfred on a bicycle in the book. It's been a while since I read it. Probably 'cause I can't find the darn thing!

tom

 

[Concorde247]

I have the book "Who Killed the Red Baron". I seem to recall a picture of Manfred on a bicycle in the book. It's been a while since I read it. Probably 'cause I can't find the darn thing!

tom[/QUOTE]


I've got a book entitled who killed the red baron by P.J. Carisella, I've looked through it several times all I can find is a picture of him riding a HORSE!

Is this what youre looking for?

Regards

T.

 

[Rob Romero]

Thanks,
No. I'm sure I saw a photo of MvR (as he liked to write his Signature) on a bicycle -I'm not confusing this with the photo of Werner Voss (48) next to his motorcycle. But I wouldn't mind seeing the photo of him riding the horse either. I am willing to trade photos or data for your trouble.

Thanks,

Rob

 

[Njaco]

I have the book "Richthofen" by William Burrows and it has afew photos. Only one that comes close is MvB as a child being pulled in a wagon by a goat. Sure thats not it. Are you sure it wasn't a motorcycle? I thought I saw one with him on it, a photo that is.

 

[comiso90]

Are you sure it wasn't eddie rickenbacker? he used to race motorcycles

 

[Rob Romero]

No, I am 100% certain there is a photo of MvR on a bicycle as well as another of him jumping a horse in a steeplechase (?) race, as there is a photo of Voss with his motorcycle. I am pretty sure that Concorde247 is correct in indicating that it was in 'Under the Guns of the Red Baron.'

Thanks,

Rob

 

[Njaco]

You might want to check thru this site. Looks pretty extensive.

Rosebud's WWI and Early Aviation Image Archive

 

[Concorde247]

Hi Guys,
I've gone through All of my books on the Red Baron (8 in all!) I cannot see a single pic of him on a bike, just one as a child, One riding a horse (enclosed). The only pic i have of a german air ace with a motorbike is the enclosed one with Werner Voss.8)

 

[Rob Romero]

Concorde,

Someone found the pic, check out this link,

MvR on Bicycle Photo Request Please? - The Aerodrome Forum

Thanks,

Rob Romero

 

[Concorde247]

Thanks for the info.

Good pic.8)