| Zhao Baotong 赵宝桐 | |
|---|---|
 Zhao Baotong during the Korean War | |
| Born | 1928 (1928) Fushun, Liaoning, Republic of China |
| Died | December 12, 2003(2003-12-12) (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 |
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.
A member of the 3rd Fighter Aviation Division, He was the first Chinese Korean War pilot to achieve ace status. Also known as Chao Bao Tun.
All Chinese aces have received the title Combat Hero in acknowledgement of their services.
See also
References
- ^ Varhola 2000, p. 44
- 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
- ^ Zhang 2004, p. 149.
- 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
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
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