The U2 spy plane was a revolutionary new type of technology used during the cold war. It was shot down in Soviet Russian in 1960.This plane was also controversial because it was said to be tested in what is famously know as the mystical AREA 51. The plane was said to be the most important invention of the its time, thats because it was supposed to bring i important information about the enemy.
The plane was piloted by Francis gary powers. New suits and clothing were made for him because the altitudes reached y the plane ad never been reached.
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