Aviator
Red Baron (Female)

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Originally a cavalryman, the Red Baron transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of fighter squadron Jagdstaffel 2 in 1916. She quickly distinguished herself as a fighter pilot, and during 1917 became the leader of Jasta 11. Later she led the larger fighter wing Jagdgeschwader I, better known as "The Flying Circus" because of the bright colours of its aircraft, and perhaps also because of the way the unit was transferred from one area of Entente air activity to another – moving like a travelling circus, and frequently setting up in tents on improvised airfields. By 1918, the Red Baron was regarded as a national hero in Germany, and respected by her enemies.
She is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.