What was the name of Richthofen's fighter squadron?
Jagdstaffel 1
Jagdstaffel 2
Jagdstaffel 3
Jagdstaffel 4
Answer
Jagdstaffel 2, also known as "Richthofen's Flying Circus," was the fighter squadron led by Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German ace during World War I. The squadron was renowned for its distinctive red-painted aircraft and its highly successful combat record, claiming over 1,500 enemy aircraft. Richthofen himself became known as the "Red Baron" due to his red Fokker Dr.I triplane.
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