1. Who is the only pilot who used the MiG-17 to shoot down the most American planes in the world?

  • Pham Tuan
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  • Pham Thanh Ngan
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  • Nguyen Van Bay
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Colonel pilot, Hero of the People's Armed Forces Nguyen Van Bay (also known as Bay A) was born in 1936, in Hoa Thanh commune, Lai Vung district, Dong Thap province.

He shot down 7 American planes and is recorded as the only pilot using the MiG-17 to shoot down the most American planes in the world.

2. Which pilot hero is associated with the strange number 7?

  • Nguyen Van Bay
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  • Nguyen Van Coc
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  • Tran Hanh
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Pilot Nguyen Van Bay's life is always associated with the strange number 7. He was the seventh child; named Bay; joined the Revolution at the age of 17; studied culture for 7 days and finished 7 classes, shot down enemy planes 7 times, flew a MiG17 fighter plane, received 7 Uncle Ho badges; was awarded the title of Hero in 1967. In July 1967, he and his wife gave birth to their first son.

3. What is an ACE (elite pilot)?

  • Must shoot down at least 3 enemy planes
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  • Must shoot down at least 5 enemy planes
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  • At least 7 enemy planes must be shot down.
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According to the Ho Chi Minh City Veterans page, since World War I, within the air forces of all countries, there have been statistics and awards of the title of Distinguished Airman (ACE) to pilots who shot down many enemy aircraft.

To recognize ACE pilots, each country has its own standards, but most believe that at least 5 enemy aircraft must be shot down to be recognized as an elite pilot.

4. How many elite pilots does the Vietnam Air Force have?

  • 16
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  • 17
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  • 19
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The Vietnam Air Force has 19 outstanding pilots (the Air Force Command determined the feat and recognized them). They are: Nguyen Van Coc (piloted Mig-21, shot down 9 enemy aircraft); Mai Van Cuong (Mig-21/8 aircraft); Pham Thanh Ngan (Mig-21/8 aircraft); Nguyen Hong Nhi (Mig-21/8 aircraft); Dang Ngoc Ngu (Mig-21/7 aircraft); Nguyen Van Bay (Mig-17/7 aircraft); Nguyen Ngoc Do (Mig-21/6 aircraft); Luu Huy Chao (Mig-17/6 aircraft); Nguyen Nhat Chieu (Mig-17 and Mig-21/6 aircraft); Le Thanh Dao (Mig-21/6 aircraft); Vu Ngoc Dinh (Mig-21/6 aircraft); Le Hai (Mig-17/6 aircraft); Nguyen Dang Kinh (Mig-21/6 aircraft); Nguyen Duc Soat (Mig-21/6 aircraft); Nguyen Phi Hung (Mig-17/5 aircraft); Vo Van Man (Mig-17/5 units); Nguyen Van Nghia (Mig-21/5 units); Nguyen Tien Sam (Mig-21/5 units); Le Quang Trung (MiG-17/5 units).

All 19 elite pilots of Vietnam were awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces. Four of them were martyrs who died in air combat: Captain Dang Ngoc Ngu, Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Phi Hung, Senior Lieutenant Vo Van Man, and Major Le Quang Trung.

5. Which Vietnamese pilot shot down the most American planes?

  • Nguyen Van Coc
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  • Nguyen Duc Soat
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  • Pham Thanh Ngan
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According to the People's Army newspaper, People's Army Hero Nguyen Van Coc - a legendary pilot of Vietnam with a record achievement of shooting down 9 American planes, supporting teammates and commanding the shooting down of 9 other planes.

Hero Nguyen Van Coc was born in 1943, in Bich Son commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province.

In 1961, while in 8th grade, he passed the pilot training exam. After being sent to study in the Soviet Union, he returned home, as one of 17 MiG-17 pilots out of a total of 23 pilots, fighting in the Red Star Air Force Regiment.

On April 30, 1967, as pilot No. 2, Nguyen Van Coc shot down the first F-105 after the squadron leader destroyed another. According to the old tactic, No. 2 only had a support mission, but he improved it by actively attacking, increasing the squadron's efficiency. Thanks to that, a MiG-21 squadron could shoot down up to 3 planes instead of the maximum of 2.

With this flexible fighting style, he was called "Peregrine 2" and in 1967 alone, he shot down 6 planes - mostly in the 2nd position. This tactic was then popularized in training. Out of a total of 9 planes, 6 were shot down in the 2nd position. From then on, the improved tactic was introduced into training and brought good results.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/anh-hung-phi-cong-nao-cua-viet-nam-gan-voi-so-7-ky-la-2400043.html