Historical Events tagged with "u2incident"
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U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down in Soviet Union
Francis Gary Powers was piloting a Lockheed U-2 spyplane when he was shot down over the Sverdlovsk Oblast region of the Soviet Union. This incident marked a significant point in Cold War tensions, leading to heightened diplomatic discord between the United States and the Soviet Union. Powers was captured by Soviet forces, highlighting the risks involved in espionage during this intense geopolitical period. The downing of the aircraft would become a pivotal moment in international relations, particularly affecting the Paris Summit later that month.
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