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Courage legend of Zeumer taught Red Baron to fly
The feature recalls Lt Georg Zeumer of the 69th Squadron, a German pioneer ace who flew daily despite tuberculosis. He mentored Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, teaching him courage before Zeumer was killed in 1917. The tale frames Zeumer as fearless with nothing to fear or lose.
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Georg Zeumer
69Th
Zeumer
Zeamer
Flying Service
Manfred
Manfred von Richthofen
Red Baron
Western Front