Francis Gary Power's Life

By Francis.Gary

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Incident Occured

  • Exchange over Glienicke Bridge

  • Awarded Intelligence Star for valor.

  • Francis Gary Powers passed away.

    He died while covering brush fire when his helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed.