UNITED KINGDOM: PARENTS OF U-2 PILOT FRANCES POWERS ARRIVE IN LONDON ON THEIR WAY TO MOSCOW.

Record ID: 337170

  • Title: UNITED KINGDOM: PARENTS OF U-2 PILOT FRANCES POWERS ARRIVE IN LONDON ON THEIR WAY TO MOSCOW.
  • Date: 11th August 1960
  • Summary: 1. CU Mr. & Mrs. Powers leave aircraft. 0.10 2. CU Mrs. Powers. 0.19 3. CU Mr. Powers. 0.23 4. MV Mr. & Mrs. Powers meet the press. 0.26 5. CU Cameraman. 0.29 6. MV Mr. Powers answers questions. (SOF START). 1.38 SOF STARTS Q. "What good do you think it will do going to Moscow?" A. "I think it can do something"
  • Embargoed: 26th August 1960 13:00
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  • Location: LONDON, UK
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  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Reuters ID: LVA1XMILIQR6ZN8UFH966YRB5HG3
  • Story Text: Oliver Powers and his wife Ida, parents of the American U-2 pilot, Frances Gary Powers, arrived in London, Aug 11, on their way to Moscow, where their son is to stand trial, Aug 11, charged with spying for the United States. Mrs. Powers - who has a very weak heart - was accompanied by her doctor.

    Soon after leaving the jet airliner Oliver Powers answered questions put to him by newsmen.

    Barabara Powers, 24-year-old wife of the U-2 pilot, is due to leave New York, Aug 12, for Moscow. She has delayed her trip in the hope that visas may be granted for her mother and several friends.
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