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Zhao Baotong


Died
  
2003

Zhao Baotong

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.

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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.

Although all Chinese aces have received the title Combat Hero 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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