Little Bird Dog and the Big Ship: The Heroes of the Vietnam War: Book One

By Marjorie Haun

South Vietnamese Airforce Major Bung-Ly narrowly escapes being shot down as he takes off from Con Son Island in his little Cessna Bird Dog. The plane is too heavy to fly for long because his five young children and wife are on board. The invasion of enemies from North Vietnam makes it impossible for him to stay in his beloved country. Brave Bung-Ly loads his terrified wife and children on to the little Bird Dog and desperately heads out to sea, not knowing where he will land, or if there will be a place for him to take his family.

Out at sea is the gigantic aircraft carrier, the USS Midway. Bung-Ly spots the ship in the distance, but when he gets closer he sees that its decks are crowded with equipment, helicopters, and hundreds of people. There is no room for him to land his airplane. How will this story end for brave Major Bung-Ly and his family?

This true story is one of the amazing tales of heroism and sacrifice from from the Vietnam War.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477265291

Marjorie Haun

Marjorie Haun is passionate about History and feels compelled to address a branch of America’s recent past which is either portrayed inaccurately or ignored completely. Her series, “The Heroes of the Vietnam War,” does just that. She is teasing out lost treasures in the form of stories that have been kept silent in hearts and minds of Vietnam veterans for decades. Her goal is to share these stories in the form of compelling, relevant, and true-to-life books for children. Marjorie’s vision of establishing a literary body of historical non-fiction about the Vietnam War and its associated events is a long-term venture for her. She regards writing as both a career and a calling. Marjorie has been writing articles and blogging for a number of years. She regularly write news articles and commentaries about local events in Western Colorado. Marjorie Haun has a background in education and the performing arts. She is the proud mommy of four children and she makes her home in the wild and beautiful country of Western Colorado.

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Published by AuthorHouse 4/11/2012

ISBN: 978-1-4685-6059-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4772-6529-1 (ebook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012904374

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DEDICATION

Little Bird Dog and the Big Ship is dedicated to the American Servicemen and women who served during Operation Frequent Wind, with a special salute to the personnel of

Reviews for Little Bird Dog and the Big Ship

[vietnghiemdds · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful, Inspiring, Exciting and Immortal Story of Courage and Camaraderie in Arms during the Tragic Last Days of the Vietnam War.
Without the Compassion and Respect for Human Life of :
-The Captain Larry Chambers, the First African American to command an US Navy Aircraft Carrier,
-The Air Boss Vern Jumper
- And the USS Midway crew
This Miracle Ending Could never happen.
Major Ly Bung Extraordinary Flying Skills against all Odds will be forever etched in the Military Annals.
The Ultimate Sacrifice of every Vietnamese military member against the Invaders Communists from the North will be always Remembered.