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First, it's been proven substantially that the Australian gunner Cedric Popkins fatally wounded MvR. Second, throughout the war, the Germans were primarily the superior aviators. Certainly all sides had their fair share of talent, but for the most part, Germany was better. This was true in the 2nd world war as well. Technology has proven to be their downfalls. I.e. insisting on keeping the BF 109 in service rather than pushing the Focke Wulf and 262. Plus, in WWI the insistence on keeping the DR1s in service throughout the spring of 1918 and early summer in the face of faster allied planes.
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