What Really Happened when Gary Powers was Shot Down
187K views · Dec 16, 2020 · People & Blogs
Comments · 820
@CaptMD11 · 5 years ago
Very informative and engaging! I was in the program in the late 80's and early 90's. got to fly the C model for my interview and the R model operationally. You were spot on about how badly Powers was treated publicly but in private it was acknowledged he did very well with what little he had to work with. He was eventually awarded the Silver Star (posthumously) in 2012. Looking forward to the rest of your series!
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@scottparis6355 · 5 years ago
This is really brilliant historical journalism. Thumbs up!
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@lonetreejim · 5 years ago
🇨🇦 Bravo Amy. These long form deep dives are just as good to listen to as the audiobook versions for your books. Can’t wait for the next chapter. 💚
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@Glen.Danielsen · 5 years ago (edited)
I got to meet Francis Gary Powers—very gracious man. He passed away when the news helicopter he was flying ran out of fuel and went down.
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@MOJO_2112 · 5 years ago
Awesome video as always Amy. You make us Torontonians proud. 🏒
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@HeyGuy4321 · 4 years ago
very weird I've never never happened upon your channel. I'm very surprised. I love and always watch stuff like this.
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@matthewdwatrous · 2 years ago
I had to go back and watch this video again. Thanks for providing context clues and background information to fill in the blanks. You are wonderful, Amy!
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@Gunny-nq1pb · 5 years ago
Packed with lots of detail, good stuff, thanks.
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@freeclark2002 · 5 years ago
Really learned a lot about the inner workings of the Eisenhower Administration as it pertained to the U-2 program. Thank you for laying all that out for us. Appreciate the comprehensive account you've provided. Looking forward to Corona!
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@sailingonasummerbreeze7892 · 5 years ago
Nice presentation! You should do a short episode on the signed pictures in the background.
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@stevendunn264 · 5 years ago
Sure do look good today! I was born 1 year before this incident. Joined the Air Force and spent several years re-fueling these aircraft .
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@johnnyarsenault9124 · 5 years ago
Those yesteryears were plagued with geopolitical turmoil! It’s surprising we’re all alive. Your exposé on what happened then is pretty much on the button 👌❤️<br>Love your channel,<br>Keep up the good work,<br>From Montreal: John
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