Francis Gary Powers Jr. Speaking Engagement
The son of Francis
Gary Powers, famed U-2 Pilot, Air Force Veteran, and
CIA employee will be participating in the Annual Tucson Book Festival in
March. The SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans Club has the opportunity to
have him as a guest speaker here at SaddleBrooke Ranch.
Powers is best known for his involvement in the 1960 U-2 incident, when he was shot down while flying a secret CIA spying mission over the Soviet Union Union. Fancis Gary Powers Jr. is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Cold War Museum. Gary founded the museum in 1996 to honor Cold War veterans, preserve Cold War history, and educate future generations about this time period.
He worked with the National Park Service and leading Cold War experts to identify historic Cold War sites for commemorating, interpreting, and preservation. In 2015, he consulted for a Steven Spielberg Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies.
When : Monday, March 17, 12:30pm Book signing before & after the presentation
Where : Sol Ballroom, SaddleBrooke Ranch Club House, 31143 South Amenity Drive Oracle, AZ
Seating by reservation only.
No admission fee - Donations appreciated to assist the SBR Veterans Club defray costs and provide future events.
Monday, Mar 17th 2025, 1:00pm MST
Monday, Mar 17th 2025, 3:00pm MST
12:30 PM MST
All Ages
Education
Sol Ballroom
SaddleBrooke Ranch - Ranch Club House
31143 South Amenity Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
Please select the number of attendees in your reservation. The names of all attendees will be required and entered at a later step. Note: You will not need to pick up tickets, attendees names will be on an RSVP list at the event.
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