42 significant contributors honored medals and titles
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Updated: 2019-09-18 16:14
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Zhang Chao, pilot, born August 1986, died April 2016
Zhang is a former squadron leader of Unit 92950. In April 2016, when he ran into sudden air danger during a mission, he dealt with it decisively, doing his best to keep control of his aircraft. He was forced to parachute and, unfortunately, died at the age of 29.
'The people's role model':
Wang Wenjiao, badminton coach, born November 1933
Wang was head coach of China's national badminton team. He returned to China from Indonesia in 1954 to revitalize the sport in his homeland. During his tenure as head coach, China's national badminton team made remarkable achievements.
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