3rd Fighter Aviation Division (People's Liberation Army Air Force)
The 3rd Fighter Aviation Division is a unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Initially established in 1950. PLAAF fighter divisions generally consist of about 17,000 personnel and 70-120 aircraft. The division is currently headquartered in Wuhu Air Base, Anhui.
The 3rd Division is considered the most elite division in the PLAAF.[1]
Notable Members[]
- Wang Hai
- Fan Wanzhang[2]
- Sun Shenglu[3]
- Zhao Baotong
- Liu Yudi
- Zhang Jianping[1]
References[]
- ^ a b You Ji (2012). "Meeting the Challenge of the Upcoming PLAAF Leadership Reshuffle". The Chinese Air Force: Evolving Concepts, Roles, and Capabilities (PDF). National Defense University Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-16-091386-0.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "空中突击手孙生禄 (Sun Shenglu: The Aerial Vanguard)" (in Chinese). Xinhua. 2003-10-25. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
See also[]
- People's Liberation Army Air Force
- People's Liberation Army
- List of Chinese aircraft
- List of Airbases in the PLAAF
Categories:
- Aviation Divisions of the People's Liberation Army
- Fighter aircraft units and formations of the People's Republic of China
- Military units and formations established in 1950
- Chinese military stubs