Vu Xuan Thieu and the immortal flight

This book is part of Colonel Nguyen Cong Huy's three-volume series, "Stories Told by a Pilot," which presents historical accounts of the Vietnam People's Air Force during the war against the United States. As a former MiG-21 fighter pilot, Colonel Nguyen Cong Huy recounts history through the memories of someone who directly experienced those combat zones. His writings are both valuable historical documents and imbued with deep affection for his comrades and generations of Vietnamese pilots.

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“Vu Xuan Thieu and the Immortal Flight” recreates the life of Heroic Martyr Vu Xuan Thieu – a pilot associated with the victory of shooting down a B-52 during the Hanoi -Dien Bien Phu air campaign in 1972. From the scribbled drawings of airplanes on paper in his childhood, to a young man from Hanoi who dreamed of conquering the skies from his school days, undeterred by his failure in the pilot selection process, and persistently training every day to become a pilot, Vu Xuan Thieu emerges as a beautiful symbol of youth living with ideals, passion, and a desire to contribute to the Fatherland.

Amidst the fiery skies of the final days of 1972, Vu Xuan Thieu's last flight went down in history, leaving behind an immortal symbol of courage, unwavering determination, and a willingness to sacrifice for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. Through the writings of Colonel Nguyen Cong Huy, Hero Vu Xuan Thieu emerges as both a towering figure, a monumental figure, and a relatable image of a comrade, an older brother, a young man with beautiful dreams who lived fully for them.

Along with "Vu Xuan Thieu and the Immortal Flight," Colonel Nguyen Cong Huy's book series "The Pilot's Story" also includes "19 Aces of Vietnam," expanding the picture of legendary MiG pilots such as Nguyen Van Coc, Nguyen Van Bay, Nguyen Hong Nhi, Nguyen Duc Soat, etc.

Through the portraits and achievements of 19 Ace pilots during the war against the US, the book contributes to honoring the intelligence, courage, and bravery of Vietnamese air force soldiers. Each story is a glimpse into fierce air battles, while also reminding us of the heroic and silent sacrifices of the soldiers who fought to protect the skies of the Fatherland.

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In his book "The Pilot's Story," Colonel Nguyen Cong Huy recounts his life as a soldier: from the day he left school and his village to enlist, to studying to fly fighter planes in the Soviet Union, and then returning during the years when air raid sirens constantly blared in North Vietnam. The work helps readers better visualize the life of a pilot, the unique characteristics of the air battlefield, and the tense moments of combat duty and sorties in 1972.

The book series "Stories Told by Pilots" helps readers learn more about the heroic MiG-21 pilots of Vietnam - courageous sons and daughters who bravely fought to protect the skies of the Fatherland, contributing to the historic victory of the entire nation.

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