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Zhao Baotong
Zhao Baotong (Chinese: 赵宝桐, 1928 in Fushun, Liaoning - 2003) was a MiG-15 pilot of the People's Republic of China. He was a flying ace during the Korean War, with 9 victories.[1]
Zhao Baotong 赵宝桐 | |
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Zhao Baotong during the Korean War | |
| Born | 1928 Fushun, Liaoning, Republic of China |
| Died | December 12, 2003 (aged 74–75) |
| Allegiance | China |
| Service/ | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Years of service | 1950-1983 |
| Unit | 3rd Fighter Aviation Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
A member of the 3rd Fighter Aviation Division,[2][3] He was the first Chinese Korean War pilot to achieve ace status.[3] Also known as Chao Bao Tun.[1]
All Chinese aces have received the title Combat Hero in acknowledgement of their services.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b Varhola 2000, p. 44
- ^ (in Chinese), Beijing, China: Xinhua, 2003-10-25, archived from the original on December 13, 2003, retrieved 2011-08-29
- ^ a b Zhang 2004, p. 149.
- ^ (in Chinese), Beijing, China: Xinhua, 2010-10-26, archived from the original on October 29, 2010, retrieved 2011-08-29
Sources
- Varhola, Michael J. (2000), Fire and Ice: The Korean War, 1950–1953, Mason City, Iowa: Da Capo Press, ISBN 978-1-882810-44-4
- Zhang, Xiao Ming (2004), Red Wings over the Yalu: China, the Soviet Union, and the Air War in Korea, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, ISBN 1-58544-201-1