• Richthofen during the Kaiser military parade, 20 August. Although a military event that required attendance, photographs such as this reveal light-hearted moments in which Richthofen freely mingled with comrades. Here, a smiling Richthofen walks with Rudolf Berthold (left) and Eduard Dostler (over Richthofen's left shoulder). It is poignant to note that the day after this light-hearted scne, Dostler was shot down and KiA. (picture source: Inside the victories of Manfred von richthofen - Volume 2, James F. Miller, Aeronaut Books, 2016)
  • Officers casually awaiting the arrival of the Kaiser. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, Manfred von Richthofen, Terry C Treadwell, Pen and Sword Books, 2021)
  • Another photo taken 20 August. Richthofen is smiling, apparently relaxed, and engaging in conversation. (Greg Vanwyngarden). (picture source: Inside the victories of Manfred von richthofen - Volume 2, James F. Miller, Aeronaut Books, 2016)
  • Manfred von Richthofen naast 3 andere dragers van de "Pour le Mérite", tijdens de parade voor de Keizer, op 20 augustus 1917. (picture source: Marke 2 Wereldoorlog 1)
  • a group of men standing next to each other
    Das Jagdgeschwader ist vor Kaiser Wilhelm angetreten (picture source: Beeldbank Stadsarchief Kortrijk)
  • The Kaiser taking Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen's salute at a parade in August 1917. Richthofen's bandaged head is very apparent. (picture source: The Red Baron, a photographic album of the first world war's greatest ace, Manfred von Richthofen, Terry C Treadwell, Pen and Sword Books, 2021)

Parade for Kaiser Wilhelm II

Event ID: 482

Categories: 

General Event
Nederlands
Flanders Aviation Society leden die meehelpen aan de site

21 August 1917

Rond de 20ste
50.981008, 3.520240
Deinze of Hertsberge
Deinze

Source ID: 36

Flanders Aviation Society leden die meehelpen aan de site p.   

“Presumably on the days before or after the emperor’s visit to Markebeke, a parade took place. The location is uncertain, either Hertsberge or Deinze. It is certain that it was not in Markebeke.”

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