At the age of 19, he went to the battlefield to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, and her baby shot down the "double ace" pilot
At the military parade on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, when the tribute formation composed of 21 courtesy cars drove slowly past Tiananmen Square, Han Decai, the fighter hero of the Air Force and former deputy commander of the Nanjing Military Region Air Force, raised his right hand to respect. A standard military salute.
Joined the army at the age of 16, learned to fly at the age of 18, and rushed to the battlefield to resist U.S. aggression and aggression at the age of 19. Han Decai, a poor cowherd baby from the old society, grew up in the People’s Army step by step. He shot down 5 enemy aircraft on the Korean battlefield and won the first class twice. He was awarded the honorary title of "Class II Fighting Hero" by the Air Force.
"The Korean battlefield is extremely cruel, and today's peace is hard to come by." Han Decai picked up the model airplane at hand and told the story of "turning an enemy into a friend" with an American pilot.
On April 7, 1953, when Han Decai, who was driving the wingman, followed the lead plane to cover the airport, the fuel warning light for the fighter was on. He was ready to return after asking for instructions.
Suddenly, a hurried call came from the tower: "Pull up, pull up, the enemy fired at you!" Han Decai also immediately called the lead plane: "The enemy fired at you!"
Before the voice was over, white smoke came out of the lead plane, and Han Decai judged that the lead plane’s engine was hit.
At the critical moment, in order to cover the lead plane's escape, Han Decai immediately pulled the joystick and fought the US pilot in the air.
At this time, the fighter oil he was driving was running low, and he couldn't deal with the enemy who was coming for a long time.
Han Decai took the initiative to make full use of the MiG-15's small turning radius and good maneuverability. After a few rolls, he took the initiative.
Seizing the fleeting opportunity, Han Decai fired fiercely and hit the fuel tank at the tail of the enemy plane. The American pilot was forced to parachute and was captured by the volunteers.
Regardless of the results of the thrilling air combat, Han Decai drove the fighter back home, and just entered the runway, the engine suddenly stopped.
After many years, Han Decai recalled the situation at that moment, and still couldn't restrain his inner excitement: "At that time, I felt that I had to beat the opponent down. What's more thrilling was that the fuel was in a hurry. I couldn't land after ten seconds later. Later they said that you were too hungry, but soldiers would not be a good soldier if they were afraid of death." Han Decai later learned that the US Air Force "Double Ace" pilot who had performed 70 air combat missions on the Korean battlefield was shot down by him. Rod Edward Fisher.
On October 18, 1997, Fisher and Han Decai "reunited after a long time" in Shanghai.
Facing his former opponent, Fischer saluted and hugged, and gave Han Decai an F-86 fighter model made by his father and placed on his desk for more than 40 years.
What Han Decai gave back is a calligraphy written by him, "Focus on the Future".
He said: "The soldiers know the meaning of peace best, thank peace for allowing us to reunite, and hope that the future will remain peaceful!"
Today, Han Decai, who is in his old age, pays great attention to public welfare undertakings. In the past 10 years, he has donated and built two Hope Primary Schools in his hometown.
He is also often invited to preach national defense education in schools, troops, and local party and government agencies, and he has packed a showroom at home to put together the letters and handicrafts sent to him by the children and the military medals he has obtained.
He said: "The medal of military merit is the compliment of the party and the country. These letters and objects are the recognition of me by the children. They are my most precious things!"
In 1959, Han Decai participated in the National Day military parade for the first time, leading a flight echelon to fly over Tiananmen Square.
In 2019, Han Decai sat in the concierge car of the National Day military parade to pay tribute to the phalanx. He looked up at the 12 air echelons composed of more than 160 fighters roaring into the sky, with a lot of emotion.
"The People's Air Force was tempered in the flames of war and grew up in the battle. Back then, the young People's Air Force used the spirit of'fighting bayonet in the air' to create a peaceful sky and won the respect of opponents. Now, the air force officers and soldiers want Keep in mind the original mission, carry forward the glorious tradition, practice strong victory skills, and guard the peaceful sky for the motherland." Han Decai said.