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Jan 18, 1943 Vietnam 81 years old
Vietnam Air Force officer
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About Nguyễn Qúy An
- Nguy?n Qúy An (born January 18, 1943) is a former Major in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force who risked his life to rescue four Americans in a downed chopper while he was on a different mission.
- For his actions he was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross and Silver Star.
- In a subsequent combat mission he lost both of his arms when his helicopter was shot down during a combat mission. In 1962 An graduated from high school in Saigon.
- He served as a helicopter pilot in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force from 1963 to 1974, and received some of his training at Fort Rucker, Alabama and Fort Wolters, Texas.
- He flew numerous combat missions in support of American and South Vietnamese troops in Vietnam.
- He made three attempts to escape Vietnam, but was apprehended each time and imprisoned.
