About Lê Thanh Đạo
Born 1944. Lê Thanh Đạo is a Vietnamese flying ace.
Lê Thanh Đạo (born 1944) is a former MiG-21 pilot of the Vietnamese People's Air Force. He flew with the 921st and 927th fighter regiment and tied for fourth place amongst Vietnam War fighter aces with six kills.
The following victories include the kills that are known to be credited to him by the VPAF: 18 December 1971, a USAF F-4D (serial number 06-241, 555th Tactical Fighter Wing, pilot Johnson, WSO Vaughan, POWs); 10 May 1972, a USN F-4J (pilot Blackburn (MIA-KIA), RIO Rudloff (POW), US claims AAA); 12 June 1972, an F-4 Phantom (US does not confirm); 24 July 1972, an F-4 Phantom (US does not confirm); 24 July 1972, Firebee (shared); 9 September 1972, an F-4 Phantom (US does not confirm); 11 September 1972, a USAF F-4E (pilot Ratzlaff, WSO Heeren, POWs); 1 October 1972, an F-4 Phantom (US does not confirm).
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Lê Thanh Đạo?
North Vietnamese military pilot
When was Lê Thanh Đạo born?
Lê Thanh Đạo was born in 1944 in Hanoi.
What is Lê Thanh Đạo's occupation?
Lê Thanh Đạo is a flying ace.
What nationality is Lê Thanh Đạo?
Lê Thanh Đạo is Vietnamese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lê Thanh Đạo. https://biography.guide/le-thanh-dao/
MLA: "Lê Thanh Đạo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/le-thanh-dao/.
Chicago: "Lê Thanh Đạo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/le-thanh-dao/.
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