Birthdate: August 17, 1929
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Jenkins, Kentucky, United States
Died: August 1, 1977
Francis Gary Powers, the American pilot famous for his role in the 1960 U-2 incident when his CIA spy plane was shot down over Soviet Union airspace, later became a helicopter pilot for KNBC in Los Angeles. He continued to demonstrate his aviation skills and expertise throughout his career. Tragically, Powers passed away in a helicopter crash in 1977, leaving behind a legacy associated with Cold War espionage and aerial reconnaissance.
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