Mystery of the U2


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the 1960 downing of the U2 spy plane piloted by Gary Francis Powers. New evidence suggests that Power's plane may not have been shot down as originally claimed by the Soviets, but accidentally knocked out of the sky by an unarmed Soviet MIG. Official historians, Sergei Khrushchev,

Film Details

Also Known As
History Undercover (10/17/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the 1960 downing of the U2 spy plane piloted by Gary Francis Powers. New evidence suggests that Power's plane may not have been shot down as originally claimed by the Soviets, but accidentally knocked out of the sky by an unarmed Soviet MIG. Official historians, Sergei Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev, and the pilot of the disputed Soviet plane are among those who shed light on the subject.

Film Details

Also Known As
History Undercover (10/17/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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