1960 Press Photo Oliver Powers, father of spy pilot Francis Powers - cvw11389

Oliver Powers, father of spy pilot Francis Powers, poses at National Airport after his arrival from his Pound, Va. home. The older Powers notified the State Department he planned to come to Washinton to ask for official clearance for a possible visit to Russia to see his son, held in prison in Russia as the pilot of the U2 plane brought down in Soviet territory.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 06-12-1960.



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