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With the U-2 spy plane to retire in 2026, we thought now was a good time to chat with Gary Powers, Jr., whose father was famously shot down piloting his U-2 in 1960.

You love him from 'The Six Million Dollar Man,' but Lee Majors has had a long-ranging life and career far beyond Steve Austin.

Free! No registration required. Join us in the Spy Museum Store for a special book signing event for Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy with author Gary Powers Jr. About the Author Born June 5, 1965, Gary holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, a Master’s Degree in

A spy named Gary Francis Powers held press conferences on Pine Valley Road.

In autumn 1959, the Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev, visited the United States to meet President Eisenhower. Their communique noted that “these discussions have been useful in clarifying each other’s position” and hoped for “a better understanding”.

Need some events to keep you busy this week in the greater Palm Springs area? The Desert Sun's weekly events roundup can help.

An aviation research and analysis expert recounted a story to The Aviation Geek Club involving former Blackbird pilot Brian Shul a few years ago. According to expert Tim Yarrow, Shul actually flew the SR-71 past its Mach 3.2 “limit” over Libya in the mid-1980’s:

In the perennial game of aeronautical anatomy-waving contests, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird wins every time. All the world's achievements in aviatio...

Betty George (Clark) Baugh celebrated a birthday this week. You probably know her as Beegee.

Patriots earn three-set victory in first Red Eddies varsity home game and first varsity sports contest in new Edward Little High School gym.