Francis Gary Powers Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Francis Gary Powers 17/08/1929   -   01/08/1977

Francis Gary Powers Introduction:

Francis Gary Powers was an American air-force pilot, best known for his involvement in the 1960 ‘U-2’ incident, in which his ‘CIA’ spy plane was shot down and captured by the Soviets.

Francis Gary Powers Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Men
  • Died At Age: 47
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Born Country: United States
  • Born In: Jenkins, Kentucky, United States
  • Famous As: Pilot
  • Spouse/Ex-: Claudia, Claudia "Sue" Downey (m. 1963), Barbara Gay Moor (m. 1955–1963)
  • Father: Oliver Winfield Powers (1904–1970)
  • Mother: Melinda Powers (née Ford; 1905–1991)
  • Children:
    1. Dee Rogers
    2. Francis Gary Powers Jr.
  • Died On: August 1, 1977
  • Place Of Death: Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause Of Death: Helicopter Crash
  • U.S. State: Kentucky
  • Education:
    1. Milligan College
    2. Grundy Senior High School
  • Bio: Francis Gary Powers Was An American Air-force Pilot, Best Known For His Involvement In The 1960 ‘U-2’ Incident, In Which His ‘CIA’ Spy Plane Was Shot Down And Captured By The Soviets.