Legendary pilot Nguyen Van Bay through his son's memories

As one of the legends of the Vietnam People's Air Force, Hero of the People's Armed Forces - Colonel pilot Nguyen Van Bay (1936 - 2019), the pilot of the MiG-17, was known for many resounding feats, shooting down 7 American aircraft.

Phi công huyền thoại Nguyễn Văn Bảy qua hồi ức con trai- Ảnh 1.

Born in the poor countryside of Dong Thap , Colonel pilot Nguyen Van Bay had a beautiful childhood associated with a life of farming full of hardships but full of love for the village and neighbors in the river delta of the West. Active and brave from a young age, he soon developed the qualities of courage and resilience - important provisions for entering the military career.

From the first day of enlistment, then the arduous journey to become a pilot, to the quiet post-war years, Immortal Bird - the story of the legendary pilot Nguyen Van Bay takes readers through many emotions: pride, admiration, emotion and admiration. The memoir told by his son, based on memories, from his mother's words, from his former comrades and valuable documents about him, brings together pieces of the extraordinary life of the legendary pilot, who once made the enemy admire him and later had to meet him again.

After returning from the war, Nguyen Van Bay lived a simple life in the countryside. He was the image of a diligent father and husband in his hometown's green garden, with simple vegetable meals. "A hero is not only someone who shoots down enemy planes, but also someone who conquers himself in everyday life", being resilient on the battlefield, always responsible for his family, loyal to his friends - loyal to his teammates, that is what the son of legendary pilot Nguyen Van Bay always learned from his father.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/phi-cong-huyen-thoai-nguyen-van-bay-qua-hoi-uc-con-trai-185250604221933978.htm