Liu Chi-Sheng Explained

Liu Chi-Sheng
Birth Date:22 February 1914
Birth Place:Baoding, Heibei Province, Republic of China

Liu Chi-Sheng, also known as Liu Zhesheng (22 February 1914 - 18 February 1991) was a Chinese pilot that fought in WWII, the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War.

Early life

Liu was born in 1914, in Baoding, which at the time was part of the Republic of China, modern day People's Republic of China.

Military service

Since his father was a career officer, in 1931, Liu followed his footsteps when he entered the Central Officer Academy due to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. In 1934 he changed to the Central Aviation School, and graduated from the fifth class on October 12 1936, with excellent records. He had his military formation at the Whampoa Military Academy.

At the start of the Sino-Japanese war, Liu Chi-Sheng was serving in the 21st PS of the 4th PG.

Liu Chi-Sheng has achieved 10 individual and 2 team victories.[1] [2]

Life after the war

In 1963 he left the service with the rank of brigadier general. After his retirement, he settled in Taiwan.

Last days and Death

At the end of 1990, he visited his relatives in Canada, where he suffered a intracerebral hemorrhage as a result of which he died on February 18, 1991.

Awards and Decorations

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Notes and References

  1. http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/china.htm Biplane fighter aces
  2. http://i16fighter.aviaskins.com/operational-history/china.htm Японо-китайская война
  3. Web site: Liu, Chi-Sheng - TracesOfWar.com . 2023-09-16 . www.tracesofwar.com.