Tag Archives: Ly Tong

So, didn’t Ly Tong lie?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Bolsavik

The controversy over Ly Tong‘s supposed attempt to drop leaflets over North Korea and subsequent arrest just refuses to abate. The story was (read here for more details) that Ly Tong (pictured top) tried to leaflet the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony … Continue reading →

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Ly Tong apparently freed

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Bolsavik

In a lengthy email sent by Ly Tong‘s brother, Ly Tong wrote that he’s been freed after about 8 hours of questioning. Apparently, he was planning to drop leaflets on Beijing and North Korea but couldn’t do it, so instead … Continue reading →

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Ly Tong arrested in Korea?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Bolsavik

An email alert being circulated around the internet at a surprising speed claims that Ly Tong, the controversial figure revered by many as a hero, has been arrested in South Korea. The Bolsavik has not been able to verify this. … Continue reading →

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More on Ly Tong’s alleged jump from the Airbus

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Bolsavik

It’s been several weeks since the Bolsavik sent his emails to Ly Tong seeking clarification on his claim of jumping out the cockpit window of an Airbus 320-200. The question first came up in one of the email listservs. A … Continue reading →

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Could Ly Tong have opened the Airbus cockpit window while in flight?

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Bolsavik

It didn’t take much for Ly Tong to precipitously lose his hero status. The man who fought against all odds to drop anti-communist leaflets on Havana, Cuba and on Saigon, Vietnam (twice) – had gone on a hunger strike over the ”Little … Continue reading →

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Ly Tong raising funds – at other people’s wedding

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Bolsavik

Remember Ly Tong? He’s a former RVN Air Force pilot who became famous for dropping anti-communist leaflets on Havana and Saigon. For flying into Cuba without permission, Tong lost his pilot license. He had to rent a plane and a … Continue reading →

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Viet author/combat pilot raises issues w/ Ly Tong

Posted on April 17, 2008 by The Bolsavik

The Bolsavik received the email below from Quang X. Pham, a former USMC officer and pilot who flew combat in the first Gulf War and in Somalia. He’s the author of “A Sense of Duty: My Father, My American Journey” … Continue reading →

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Extremists of Bolsavikland, unite!

Posted on April 15, 2008 by The Bolsavik

This photo was sent out in a mass email by Cung The Tran, one of the most prominent protesters against Nguoi Viet daily news and also one of three defendants named in the newspaper’s lawsuit. The Bolsavik will not comment … Continue reading →

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