Li Han (aviator)
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Li Han was a MiG-15 pilot of the People's Republic of China
. He was a flying ace
during the Korean War
, with 8 victories.
A member of the 4th Fighter Aviation Division He was the first Chinese pilot credited with shooting down a U.S. aircraft.
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.
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 8 victories.
A member of the 4th Fighter Aviation Division He was the first Chinese pilot credited with shooting down a U.S. aircraft.
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.