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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