Richthofen commonly referred to as the Crimson Baron stands as the best pilot of World War I, with 80 combat kills. The year is 1916 in Europe. A thriving icon (aged twenty-four years) performing amazing dogfights and aerial feats, arrives on painted wings to become famous the world over. For many. Royal Guardsmen. The man was an extraordinary feat considering that many people picture when they think of Manfred von Richtofen, the famous flying ace - the Red Baron performed by the composer Phil Gernhard and Dick Holler and recorded in the year 1966 by the Universal Music Group Snoopy Vs. The song.