Message posted by zipper on April 19, 2009 at 8:15:31 PST:

Gary Powers U2 shootdown was 1 May 1960 which was a big plus for the Soviet Union, publicity wise, since 'May Day' (May 1st) was when they celebrated and showed off their latest 'military strength' in and over 'Red Square'.......
zipper

In Reply to: Re: Somewhat Semi-Related Rant posted by Daniel McLaughlin on April 19, 2009 at 4:12:30 PST:

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