Red Baron

English

Etymology

From Red Baron, nickname of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, who flew a red fighter.

Noun

Red Baron (plural Red Barons)

  1. (idiomatic, aviation, military) A hotshot fighter pilot; an ace fighter pilot.
    Do you think you're the next Red Baron?
    Billy Bishop was the Canadian Red Baron
    He's another Red Baron

Synonyms
  • air ace
  • ace fighter pilot
  • fighter ace

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