The Cold War was at its height and the U.S. had been flying Lockheed U-2 high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the Central Intelligence Agency and flown by military pilots. The dangers posed by the Soviet Union were taken seriously, and the Eisenhower Administration wanted to know more about Soviet capabilities, especially their nuclear missile launch sites. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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