The Story
Edition: Taiwanese Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Chinese characters printed on the page facing the title page
This gripping memoir, Operation Overflight: The U-2 Spy Pilot Tells His Story For The First Time, chronicles the harrowing experiences of Francis Gary Powers, offering an unparalleled first-person account of the infamous U-2 incident during the Cold War. The narrative details the clandestine world of aerial espionage, from the rigorous training of a spy pilot to the dramatic shootdown over Soviet territory and subsequent capture. Powers presents a compelling perspective on the political tensions of the era and the personal toll of international intrigue. This essential historical document illustrates the high stakes involved in Cold War intelligence operations, providing a unique and authoritative voice to a pivotal moment in global history.
Description
Edition: Taiwanese Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Chinese characters printed on the page facing the title page
This gripping memoir, Operation Overflight: The U-2 Spy Pilot Tells His Story For The First Time, chronicles the harrowing experiences of Francis Gary Powers, offering an unparalleled first-person account of the infamous U-2 incident during the Cold War. The narrative details the clandestine world of aerial espionage, from the rigorous training of a spy pilot to the dramatic shootdown over Soviet territory and subsequent capture. Powers presents a compelling perspective on the political tensions of the era and the personal toll of international intrigue. This essential historical document illustrates the high stakes involved in Cold War intelligence operations, providing a unique and authoritative voice to a pivotal moment in global history.
