Zhao Baotong was a MiG-15 pilot of the People's Republic of China

People's Republic of China

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. He was a flying ace

Flying ace

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 during the Korean War

Korean War

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, with 9 victories.

A member of the 3rd Fighter Aviation Division

3rd Fighter Aviation Division (People's Republic of China)

The 3rd Fighter Division is a unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force . Initially established in 1950. PLA-AF fighter divisions generally consist of about 17,000 personnel and 70-120 aircraft.-See also:...

, He was the first Chinese pilot to achieve ace status. Also known as Chao Bao Tun.

Although all Chinese aces have received the title Combat Hero

Hero's Medal

The Hero's Medal is currently the highest military decoration awarded by the Government of the People's Republic of China.-History:The Hero's Medal, along with the Meritorious Service Medal, was first created in April 1951 by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army political director Du Ping in an...

in acknowledgement of their services, very little information is known of the Chinese pilots during the war due to the lack of published records.

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