Fan Wanzhang

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Fan.
Fan 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] He was also known as Fan Van Chou.[1] He was killed in action on August 8, 1952.[3]

Like all Chinese aces, he received the title Combat Hero in acknowledgement of his service.[3][4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Varhola 2000, p. 44
  2. ↑ "空中突击手孙生禄" [Sun Shenglu: The Aerial Vanguard] (in Chinese). Xinhua. 2003-10-25. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
  3. 1 2 "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). Xinhua. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
  4. ↑ 长空英雄范万章 [Hero of the sky Fan Wanzhang] (in Chinese). Yantai Daily. July 2014.

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