Ep 110 - Flying Through Chaos: Miki Nguyen on His Family’s Escape During the Fall of Saigon

In this powerful episode of the MilVet Podcast, host Beau Higgins sits down with Miki Nguyen to share the gripping story of his family's escape from Saigon during the fall of Vietnam in 1975. Miki’s father, a South Vietnamese military officer, made a heroic and daring escape, not just for his own family, but for his crew and countless others.

Miki reflects on the extraordinary resilience and determination of his father, a man who defied the chaos of war to land a Chinook helicopter in the heart of Saigon, risking everything to rescue his loved ones. With firsthand accounts and never-before-seen photos, Miki details his father’s life as a helicopter pilot, the desperate scramble to leave Saigon amidst the bombing, and the unexpected and dangerous journey to find a US Navy ship in the open sea.

This episode goes beyond a war story—it’s a tale of grit, survival, and the unbreakable bond of family. Miki’s journey to uncover his father’s lost legacy and bring it to light is a testament to the unsung heroes whose stories have remained hidden for decades. Listen in for a rare and emotional look at history through the eyes of a child and the heroism of a father.

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