Wanzhang during the Korean War.
Fan Wanzhang (Chinese: 范万章, 1927 in Qixia, Shandong - August 8, 1952) was a MiG-15 pilot of the People's Republic of China. He was a flying ace during the Korean War, with 8 victories.[1]
A member of the 3rd Fighter Aviation Division,[2] Wanzhang was also known as Fan Van Chou.[1] He was killed in action on August 8, 1952.[3]
Although all Chinese aces have received the title Combat Hero in acknowledgement of their services,[3] very little information is known of the Chinese pilots during the war due to the lack of published records.
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Varhola 2000, p. 44
- ↑ (Chinese) "空中突击手孙生禄 (Sun Shenlu: The Aerial Vanguard)". Beijing, China: Xinhua. 2003-10-25. http://news.xinhuanet.com/world/2003-10/25/content_1142512.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 (Chinese) "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)". Beijing, China: Xinhua. 2010-10-26. http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2010-10/26/c_12703695_6.htm. 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.
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