César Basa
César Fernando María Basa | |
|---|---|
Lt. César Basa | |
| Born | 21 June 1915 Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands |
| Died | 12 December 1941 (aged 26) Nichols Airfield, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Allegiance | Philippines United States of America |
| Branch | Philippine Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1939–1941 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Philippine Army Air Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Silver Star |
César Fernando María Tianko Basa (21 June 1915 – 12 December 1941) was a Filipino military pilot who fought in World War II. He was one of the pioneer fighter pilots of the Philippine Army Air Corps, the forerunner of the Philippine Air Force, and was the first Filipino fighter pilot casualty during World War II.