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Francis Gary Powers

American pilot shot down flying a u-2 spy plane over the soviet union (1929-1977).

Born August 17th, 1929 in Jenkins.

Died August 1st, 1977 at 47 years old in Encino (aviation accident).

Occupations
aircraft pilot, spy

The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. Madeleine L'Engle