Comrade Gao Xiang was a heroic pilot of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force who passed away in 2024 at the age of 91. He is best remembered for an extraordinary feat on September 20, 1965, when he piloted a J-6 fighter jet and shot down a U.S. F-104C Starfighter that had intruded into Chinese airspace over Hainan Island. In a daring maneuver, Gao opened fire at an extremely close range of just 39 meters, causing the enemy aircraft to explode mid-air—a rare and remarkable achievement in the history of aerial combat. This victory not only defended China’s sovereignty and territorial airspace but also greatly boosted national morale. For his bravery, Gao was awarded a First-Class Merit and hailed as an ‘Eagle of the Sky.’ Throughout his life, he remained devoted to China’s aviation cause and, after retirement, actively promoted national defense education and passed on the spirit of combat heroism. His courageous deeds continue to be celebrated as a shining chapter in the history of the Chinese Air Force.
高翔同志是中国人民解放军空军的英雄飞行员，于2024年逝世，享年91岁。他最为人铭记的事迹发生在1965年9月20日，在海南岛上空驾驶歼-6战斗机，成功击落一架入侵中国领空的美国F-104C“星式”战斗机。当时，高翔在距离敌机仅39米的极近距离果断开火，将其打得凌空爆炸，创造了世界空战史上罕见的近距击落纪录。此次胜利不仅捍卫了国家主权和领空安全，也极大鼓舞了全国人民的士气。高翔因此荣立一等功，并被誉为‘空中雄鹰’。他一生忠诚于党和人民的航空事业，退役后仍积极投身国防教育，传承战斗精神。他的英勇事迹至今仍被广泛传颂，是中国空军史上的光辉一页。
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