Issue Regulations: Operation OverFlight (U2 Crises Period)
Otis Willie PIO The American War Library
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Authorized For Service During This International Crises Period 1 May 1960 To 26 May 1960. Operation Overflight involved a series of Central Intelligence Agency U2 missions in restricted airspace to monitor Soviet military and nuclear
operations. One flight, piloted by Francis Gary Powers, resulted in a shootdown of his U2 and positioning by the Soviet Union to force the United States into admitting an international provocation that, under some interpretations, was an
act of war. Direct apologies and concessions by the President of the United States to the Soviet Union reduced international tensions and re-established peaceful d�tente. Armed Forces of the United States, its Allies and opposing forces of
the Soviet Union stood down.
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Eligible personnel should ensure this Service Period acknowledgment is listed on your current 201A Military Award Report:http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm (or... amervets.com/201a)
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