Historical Events tagged with "spy plane"

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Military & Warfare

Francis Gary Powers Charged with Espionage

July 8th, 1960 64 years ago

Francis Gary Powers, a U-2 pilot, was charged with espionage after his reconnaissance flight over Soviet territory led to his capture. The incident raised significant tensions during the Cold War, showcasing the high-stakes nature of aerial surveillance. Powers was flying a U-2 spy plane on May 1, when it was shot down over Soviet airspace, leading to a controversial trial that was closely monitored by both American and Soviet media.

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