Oberleutnant Lothar Freiherr von Richthofen by Ivan Berryman. (B) SIG330 the crew were taking it

the crew were taking it easy

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4 Regiment in the attack

under Admiral Patricio Montojo

Although part of the P&O fleet

Oberleutnant Lothar Freiherr von Richthofen by Ivan Berryman. (B) SIG330 the crew were taking itDHM1587B. Oberleutnant Lothar Freiherr von Richthofen by Ivan Berryman. On the evening of 7th May 1917, a fierce battle took place involving aircraft of Jasta 11 and 56 Sqn RFC, the former led by the brother of the Red Baron, Lothar von Richthofen. As the sun dipped beneath the heavy clouds, most expected the dogfight to break off in the fading light, but an extraordinary duel between the RFCs Captain Albert Ball and Lothar von Richthofen broke out,