| Accession Number | F00032 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 31 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Bertangles |
| Date made | 22 April 1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Incidents in connection with the funeral of Captain Baron von Richthofen Germany's leading airman
Description
Incidents in connection with the funeral of Captain Baron Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's leading airman killed on 21 April 1918 aged 25. Wreckage of the Baron's Fokker DR1 is examined by members of No 3 Squadron AFC. On 22 April No 3 Squadron AFC buried von Richthofen with full military honours at Bertangles cemetery.
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