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Birth
Born in Burdine, Kentucky. From a yound age his father pushed him to go to medical school, but Francis had an interest in serving his country. -
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Francis Gary Powers's Life
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Enlisted in U.S. Air Force.
After basic training he was sent to Denver, Colorado for photo school. -
Approval for Air Cadets was recieved.
Reported to Mississippi for training. -
Joined CIA as civilan employee pilot.
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Incident Occured
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Exchange over Glienicke Bridge
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Awarded Intelligence Star for valor.
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Francis Gary Powers passed away.
He died while covering brush fire when his helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed.