Battle of Sunchon (air)

Battle of Sunchon (air)

Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Sunchon (air)
partof=Korean War
date=December 1, 1951
place=North Korean airspace
result=Chinese aerial victory
combatant1=flag|South Korea
flag|Australia
combatant2=flag|China
commander1=
commander2=
strength1=12 Gloster Meteor
strength2=40 J-4
casualties1=3
casualties2=greater than the Australian ones
notes=

The Battle of Sunchon was an air battle fought near the city of Sunchon during the Korean War.

On December 1, 1951, 12 Gloster Meteor jets of the RAAF's 77 Squadron was attacked by 40-50 Chinese MiG-15s. Australian pilots managed to score the first victories but later lost three Meteors.


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