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Zhao Baotong

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Zhao Baotong
赵宝桐
Zhao Baotong during the Korean War
Born1928 (1928)
Fushun, Liaoning, Republic of China
DiedDecember 12, 2003(2003-12-12) (aged 74–75)
Allegiance China
Service/branch People's Liberation Army Air Force
Years of service1950-1983
Unit3rd Fighter Aviation Division
Battles/warsKorean War

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]

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]

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  1. ^ a b Varhola 2000, p. 44
  2. ^ 空中突击手孙生禄 (Sun Shenlu: The Aerial Vanguard) (in Chinese), Beijing, China: Xinhua, 2003-10-25, archived from the original on December 13, 2003, retrieved 2011-08-29
  3. ^ a b Zhang 2004, p. 149.
  4. ^ 中华英雄鏖战世界强敌 抗美援朝"战斗英雄"全景扫描 (Profiles on Combat Heroes During the Korean War) (in Chinese), Beijing, China: Xinhua, 2010-10-26, archived from the original on October 29, 2010, retrieved 2011-08-29

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