S8·E9 Spy in the Sky
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 9
- Air Date
- February 26, 1996
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
In the spring of 1960, Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. Overnight, this top-secret plane became the most famous aircraft in the world. Behind the incident was a team of engineers and pilots who had raced against the clock to design, perfect and deploy a plane which could provide a high-tech peek behind the Iron Curtain.
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When did Season 8 Episode 9 of American Experience air?
Season 8, Episode 9 ('Spy in the Sky') originally aired on February 26, 1996.
How long is Season 8 Episode 9 ('Spy in the Sky')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 8 Episode 9?
In the spring of 1960, Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union. Overnight, this top-secret plane became the most famous aircraft in the world. Behind the incident was a team of engineers and pilots who had raced against the clock to design, perfect and deploy a plane w...
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