Nguyễn Văn Bảy
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Nguyễn Văn Bảy (1936 – September 22, 2019), was a Vietnamese jet fighter ace for the Vietnam People's Air Force (North Vietnamese Air Force) during the Vietnam War. Piloting a MiG-17F while assigned to the 923rd Fighter Regiment, Bay claimed 7 aerial combat victories while engaged against aircraft of the USAF and USN: 2 F-8s, 1 F-4B, 1 A-4C and 1 F-105D. Of the 7 claimed victories, 5 are acknowledged by American documents. Of 16 VPAF (North Vietnamese) aces during Vietnam War, only Bay, Luu Huy Chao, and Le Hai solely flew MiG-17s.
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Nguyễn Văn Bảy | |
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Born | 1936 Sa Đéc, Đồng Tháp Province,Vietnam |
Died | September 22, 2019(2019-09-22) (aged 82–83) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Allegiance | Democratic Republic of Vietnam |
Service/ | Vietnam People's Air Force (North Vietnamese Air Force) |
Years of service | 1966–1972 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 923rd Fighter Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Hero's Medal of the Vietnamese People's Army |
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