About Jirō Chōno
Lived 1907 – 1941 (aged 33–34). Jirō Chōno was a Japanese aircraft pilot.
was an officer and ace fighter pilot in the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the Second Sino-Japanese War. In combat over China, he was officially credited with destroying seven enemy aircraft. Chōno died in action on 21 February 1941 over Kunming.
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Who was Jirō Chōno?
Japanese naval aviator
When was Jirō Chōno born?
Jirō Chōno was born in 1907 in Ehime Prefecture.
When did Jirō Chōno die?
Jirō Chōno died on 21 February 1941 in Kunming.
What was Jirō Chōno's occupation?
Jirō Chōno was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Jirō Chōno?
Jirō Chōno was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jirō Chōno. https://biography.guide/jiro-chono/
MLA: "Jirō Chōno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jiro-chono/.
Chicago: "Jirō Chōno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jiro-chono/.
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