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What type of aircraft did Richthofen famously fly?

  • Biplane

  • Monoplane

  • Triplane

  • Jet

Answer

Biplane, a fixed-wing aircraft with two main wings stacked one above the other. Manfred von Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron," was a renowned German fighter pilot during World War I. He achieved 80 confirmed aerial victories, primarily flying the Fokker Dr.I triplane, a highly maneuverable aircraft with three wings. However, Richthofen also flew other biplanes, including the Albatros D.III and the Pfalz D.IIIa.
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