Absolutely Quote by Manfred von Richthofen

As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished…

— Manfred von Richthofen

What's the hurry? Are you afraid I won't come back?

— Manfred von Richthofen

English had hit upon a splendid joke. The intended to catch me or to bring me down.

— Manfred von Richthofen

Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the…

— Manfred von Richthofen

Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility…

— Manfred von Richthofen

One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those…

— Manfred von Richthofen

I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when…

— Manfred von Richthofen

I started shooting when I was much too far away. That was merely a trick of mine. I did not mean so much as…

— Manfred von Richthofen

Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it…

— Manfred von Richthofen

It is a pity that my collection of trophies contains not a single Russian.

— Manfred von Richthofen

Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring…

— Manfred von Richthofen

I honored the fallen enemy by placing a stone on his beautiful grave.

— Manfred von Richthofen