Speaker Series: “Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy”
One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of which created an international incident. Soviet authorities […]
Announcing Mission Marge
Mission: Marge Follow our adventure Mission: Marge as we travel with Pacific Wreck’s Justin Taylan over 8,000 from Poplar to Papua New Guinea searching for Richard Bong’s P-38 Lightning Marge. We will share Pacific Wreck team’s “in the field” photos and stories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S86fmlUpX98 In Search of Marge: Honoring Major Richard Ira Bong’s Legacy Justin Taylen, […]