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The images of the two WW1 pilots are of German pilot Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen and French pilot Rene Paul Fonck.
![manfred_von_richthofen Manfred von Richthofen](http://ww1aces.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/manfred_von_richthofen.jpg)
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (born 2 May 1892 – died 21 April 1918) was a German fighter pilot known as the “Red Baron”. He was the highest scoring flying ace during World War I, being officially credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories.
![rene_fonck Rene Fonck](http://ww1aces.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rene_fonck.jpg)
Rene Paul Fonck (born 27 March 1894 – died 18 June 1953) was a French fighter pilot. He was the second highest scoring flying ace during World War I with 75 confirmed air combat victories, second only to German pilot Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen.