Francis Gary Powers was a CIA U-2 pilot who was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. After his capture, he was tried for espionage and then served nearly two years in a Soviet prison until his exchange for Soviet spy KGB colonel Rudolf Abel. During this program, Francis Gary Powers Jr. will dispel the fake news of the time period, read excerpts from this primary source document, and will explain what it was like for his father to be shot down over the Soviet Union. Session type: Forum · Interests: History — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3540251