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

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. Enter "EAA...