Jiang Jiaji is a celebrated fighter pilot in the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), renowned for being the first and only pilot to win the coveted "Golden Helmet" award three times, earning him the prestigious title of "Triple Crown King." The Golden Helmet is the highest honor for PLAAF fighter pilots, awarded to the victors of an annual air combat competition that tests the limits of skill, tactics, and technology in realistic, free-for-all dogfights. His victories in 2011, 2012, and 2015 cemented his status as a top aviator and a representative of the PLAAF's push towards more rigorous and realistic combat training.
