In May 1960, at the height of the Cold War, an American U2 spy-plane was shot down over Soviet territory. Its pilot, Gary Powers, was lucky to escape alive. Show more
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In May 1960, at the height of the Cold War, an American U2 spy-plane was shot down over Soviet territory. Its pilot, Gary Powers, was lucky to escape alive. Show more
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