It was disgraceful the way Powers was treated when he returned. Basically driven out of military flying, and died piloting a TV helicopter in Los Angeles. The CIA was angry that he didn’t commit suicide!
Same with Bud Mahurin...they hounded him out of the service.
Some of our bravest men were utterly thrown away like garbage.
Was he instructed to commit suicide?
Some of our bravest men were utterly thrown away [by the CIA] garbage.
I have his book “Operation Overflight”
I think he was a hero who has never, and will never, receive the honor he deserves.
At least they covered up the fact his wife was drinking and having affairs while he was out there. Imagine if that got out.