Who Killed the Red Baron? (DVD, 2004)

On April 21, 1918 Manfred von Richthofen took off in his bright red Fokker triplane on what was to be his final mission. The legendary Red Baron was shot dead through the chest by a single bullet. But who was the triggerman who downed the Red Baron?

Since that day, many have received or claimed credit for the Red Baron's demise. But now, NOVA discloses a new identity for his killer.

Featuring state-of-the-art animation and vivid aerial footage of original and replica fighters re-enacting the ferocious dogfights of World War I, NOVA cracks one of the most puzzling of all aviation mysteries. Along the way, NOVA also reveals the extraordinary story of how World War I air combat advanced from a gentlemanly sport to a grim and deadly science in just four short years.

Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.