Richard LaTondre Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The Wall Street Journal today stated that former U2 pilot Capt. Gary Powers was posthumously awarded the Silver Star by the U.S. Air Force. Captain Powers was shot down over the soviet union during a reconnaissance flight and spent two years in a soviet prison. He was released during a prisoner of war swap for the exchange of a Russian colonel. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It is about time and long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I agree. I find it insulting the manner in which he was treated upon his return to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LaTondre Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yes, because while they were attempting to shoot him down, they managed to shoot down a Mig19 piloted by Sergio Safronov. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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