Episode 280 | Miki Nguyen, "The Last Flight Out." Vietnamese Refugee, 1975 - Rescue at Sea

VIETNAM | Miki Ngyuen, the son of Lt. Col Van Ba Nguyen, South Vietnamese Chinook Pilot, takes us on a journey in his new book, "The Last Flight Out", and tells the harrowing story of his fathers remarkable heroism and how they escaped communist Vietnam in 1975 and how it all unfolded.

Get to know the details of Miki Nguyens life leading up to April 1975 and what happened to him and his family after resettling in America. From suspense, heartbreak, and hope. From the gripping accounts of war’s darkest moments to the heart-touching stories of survival and rebuilding, Nguyen Van Ba’s writings provide a lens into what one human can endure—and overcome. His powerful message reminds us that, though life may be far from perfect, there is always a way forward. This book isn’t just a historical memoir; it’s a testament to resilience.

Though Van Ba Nguyen passed away more than ten years ago, his legacy lives on through these personal stories that have touched lives and inspired others.

A 50-Year Reflection on War, Struggles, and Hope. For the first time, the complete works of Nguyen Van Ba will be available in a single, profoundly moving book. Originally published in Vietnamese newspapers in Seattle and other cities across the United States, these writings have a raw, unfiltered look through the eyes of a South Vietnamese Air Force pilot. In “The Last Flight Out” readers will take a journey, getting a front-row seat to experience what it feels like to go from the chaos of war to the hardships of resettlement; this book compiles the suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat moments and heart-wrenching realities that few can imagine.

Brian Tally
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