Zhao Baotong
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Zhao Baotong was a MiG-15 pilot of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

. He was a flying ace
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...

 during the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...

, 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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