Phong Khong Hill in Lung Van is known as a hunting and picnic spot with the best view in Lung Van. The origin of the name Anti-Aircraft Hill dates back to 1972 when the US sent aircraft to attack the North. On May 10, 1972, when an American plane was shot down in the sky of Hoa Binh, the American pilot parachuted into the territory of Lung Van, the army and local people quickly searched and tightened the siege by force. be driven by the enemy.
By the morning of the next day, ie May 11, 1972, the US sent 120 flights to Lung Van, dropping bombs and bullets on the positions of the local militia and self-defense forces to look for opportunities to rescue troops. American pilot. However, our forces have deployed anti-aircraft artillery forces to the top of this hill, where there is a convenient position to observe and concentrate firepower to repel enemy aircraft.
Finally, the American air force had to withdraw and the local militiamen captured the American enemy with all their weapons and equipment. From then until 1975, the Air Defense Hill area still maintained a system of trenches and anti-aircraft artillery ready to protect the airspace of Lung Van.
Phong Khong Hill seen from Lung Van Ecolodge
Today, with a high and open location, there is only a small road that can walk or ride a motorbike.
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