109 years ago today, on September 17, 1916 (August 20, 1916 in the lunar calendar), German pilot Richthofen shot down enemy aircraft for the first time over France. September 17, 1916-German pilot Manfred von Richthofen shoots down enemy aircraft for the first time over France. Manfred von Richthofen, wearing Prussia's highest military honor, the Blue Max Medal, on his neck. Baron Manfred Albrecht von Richthofen (German: Manfred Albrecht Freiherrvon Richthofen, May 2, 1892-April 21, 1918) was a German pilot known as the trump card of the trump cards, nicknamed The Red Baron. He was also the commander of the Fighter Wing and the fighter ace who shot down the most enemy aircraft in World War I, shooting down as many as 80 enemy aircraft in total. Richthofen was born into a noble family, with many well-known relatives. Comment: No matter what, it is indeed a trump card in the air.