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EAA Chapter 25 Banquet Will Feature Gary Powers Jr. As Speaker

Cold War History, U-2 Incident Topics Of Oct. 3 Presentation

 

August 1, 2021

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Gary Powers Jr. will speak at this October's EAA Chapter 25 Banquet in Lakeville.

Gary Powers Jr., the son of famed Cold War pilot Francis Gary Powers, will give a special presentation at this October's EAA Chapter 25 Banquet in Lakeville.

Powers will provide a unique historical perspective on the dramatic shooting down of his father's U-2 spy plane, over Russia, in 1960.

The Oct. 3 presentation will follow a social hour and buffet dinner at the Crystal Lake Golf and Banquet Facility, 16725 Innsbrook Drive. Seating is limited. A social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar and dinner at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.brownpapetickets.com. Ente...



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