April 22, 1918
MvR autopsy (disturbing pictures)
MvR autopsy (disturbing pictures)
Injuries to his face were caused by him impacting with his machine guns. He had released his harness to work on a malfunctioning gun. (picture source: The dramatic true story of the Red Baron, Wiliam E Burrows, 1972, Mayflower Books)
MvR autopsy (disturbing pictures)