Battle of Suwon Airfield

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The Battle of Kimpo Airfield was the first aerial battle of the Korean War occurring on 27 June 1950 over Kimpo Airfield. The battle, between aircraft of the United States and North Korea, ended in a victory for the US Air Force after nine of its aircraft successfully shot down seven North Korean People's Air Force aircraft. It was the first direct engagement of the Air Battle of South Korea.

1950  Wikidata
battleUnited States


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