Last Flight of the Red Baron.
Thinking about history.81 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
Ciao!
I enjoyed your account, saw the 1971 film many years ago on The Red Baron.
A few years ago I read that The Baron wasn't hit by the pilot in pursuit who tried to shoot him down but then disengaged and climbed back up to avoid crashing.
The Baron instead, was so low that Australian troops on the ground fired at him as he passed and he was hit and crashed.
The doctors, examining the body, found he had been shot in the right-hand side of his chest, the bullet hit the lung and then the heart.
You still captured the "thrill" of these aerial battles that were considered at the time more as noble warfare between knights.
Those fighting and dying in the muddy trenches had a different outlook.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Ciao!
I enjoyed your account, saw the 1971 film many years ago on The Red Baron.
A few years ago I read that The Baron wasn't hit by the pilot in pursuit who tried to shoot him down but then disengaged and climbed back up to avoid crashing.
The Baron instead, was so low that Australian troops on the ground fired at him as he passed and he was hit and crashed.
The doctors, examining the body, found he had been shot in the right-hand side of his chest, the bullet hit the lung and then the heart.
You still captured the "thrill" of these aerial battles that were considered at the time more as noble warfare between knights.
Those fighting and dying in the muddy trenches had a different outlook.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Yes, you are so right. The controversy exists till this day. Who shot the Red Baron. The British Ace Roy Brown was shooting at him, but so was the Austrailian gun crew. No one really knows for sure, we may never know. Thank you for your review. I really appreciate it!
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My pleasure and welcome to Fanstory! 😑
Comment from Samantha Wymer
Wow, I enjoy this remarkable poem. That's amazing you were just daydreaming one day and come with this right off the top of your head. The way you describe flying in a plane felt fo real as if I were that close to the sky. Great poem.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Wow, I enjoy this remarkable poem. That's amazing you were just daydreaming one day and come with this right off the top of your head. The way you describe flying in a plane felt fo real as if I were that close to the sky. Great poem.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you Samantha. I really appreciate your kind words and the review!
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Your welcome
Comment from gansach
This interesting poem has a bit more structure and tells a good historical story. When the lines rhyme, they are good, but the unrhymed lines throw the rhythm off a bit. Nice effort!
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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This interesting poem has a bit more structure and tells a good historical story. When the lines rhyme, they are good, but the unrhymed lines throw the rhythm off a bit. Nice effort!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you for your review. I really appreciate it!
Comment from LaDana Taylor1
God effort though I don't know accuracy of the details but was quite amusing to read again good writing im sure the Red Barron would applaud you again good job I could capture the moment in my mind though it was a bit soul chilling the end.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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God effort though I don't know accuracy of the details but was quite amusing to read again good writing im sure the Red Barron would applaud you again good job I could capture the moment in my mind though it was a bit soul chilling the end.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Thank you.
Comment from M.Ceili
Wow! This had me engaged with your amazing word structure from beginning to end. I found myself rooting for the one in red. Sad that they shall score no more.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Wow! This had me engaged with your amazing word structure from beginning to end. I found myself rooting for the one in red. Sad that they shall score no more.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you Ceili for your review. I really appreciate that!
Comment from Colorado Owl
I don't know if this story is accurate, but it gives me a few moments to imagine what it may have been like for The Red Baron. I can't help but thinking about Snoopy!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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I don't know if this story is accurate, but it gives me a few moments to imagine what it may have been like for The Red Baron. I can't help but thinking about Snoopy!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2024
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This is actual history from WW1. But Snoopy was not part of that. Thank you for your review. I really appreciate it!
Comment from Dr. Nad
What an excellent story you have shared with us and I think it all came from a daydream. L O L This is a bit of historical fiction but the intensity is real and the vibrant action of each pilot is well documented in this battle for air supremacy. Thanks for sharing it with us. You did a great job!
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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What an excellent story you have shared with us and I think it all came from a daydream. L O L This is a bit of historical fiction but the intensity is real and the vibrant action of each pilot is well documented in this battle for air supremacy. Thanks for sharing it with us. You did a great job!
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you Dr. Nad for your review!
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You are most welcome Harry. Have a blessed week.
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Thanks! You too.
Comment from Mufasa
Most people don't know the story of Richthofen. In all likelihood, he was suffering from depression, thus the belief that he intentionally flew so far behind enemy lines, and possibly purposefully over an Australian gun emplacement while being chased by a British plane. He was shot in the torso - but it's not certain by whom. Aussie troops found him after he landed, but he was already dead.
Interesting you chose him as a subject.
M
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Most people don't know the story of Richthofen. In all likelihood, he was suffering from depression, thus the belief that he intentionally flew so far behind enemy lines, and possibly purposefully over an Australian gun emplacement while being chased by a British plane. He was shot in the torso - but it's not certain by whom. Aussie troops found him after he landed, but he was already dead.
Interesting you chose him as a subject.
M
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you for your insight and review. That is true there is much controversy to this day on whether he was shot down by Roy Brown or the Australian gun crew.
Comment from royowen
I must admit I've been aware of the famous Red Baron, the marvellous Baron Von Richthofin, was credited with many kills, why he would make himself so obvious with a red plane is beyond, I guess that's a little bit of boyish bullet proofness for you, beautifully written Harry, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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I must admit I've been aware of the famous Red Baron, the marvellous Baron Von Richthofin, was credited with many kills, why he would make himself so obvious with a red plane is beyond, I guess that's a little bit of boyish bullet proofness for you, beautifully written Harry, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Yes, I always wondered that too Roy. Thank you for your review! I really appreciate it!
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Well done
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Thank you!
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Most welcome
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh! This is a highly entertaining story-in-a-poem. I wish you had entered it in a contest. :)) Poor Red Baron!
"a speeding bullet strikes the Baron in the face
the burning triplane spirals downward in a spin
crashing with a thud into the desolate plain..." Excellent!
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Oh! This is a highly entertaining story-in-a-poem. I wish you had entered it in a contest. :)) Poor Red Baron!
"a speeding bullet strikes the Baron in the face
the burning triplane spirals downward in a spin
crashing with a thud into the desolate plain..." Excellent!
Comment Written 17-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2024
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Well, thank you Dawn for your great review! I really appreciate it!