The Red Knight of Germany, The Story of Baron Richthofen by Floyd Gibbons. First Edition. Published by Garden City Publishing Co., NY, 1927. Hardcover. With drawings by Clayton Knight. A signed photo of the author is attached to the flyleaf. Baron Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, 1892 to 1918, was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Floyd Gibbons, 1887 to 1939, was the war correspondent for the Chicago Tribune during World War I. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors, World War I History, Militaria, Authographs.