One of the Greek pilots who were recruited by the CIA in 1955 to fly the U-2, has gone public for the first time. Yorgos (George) Tasoulis, 92, gave an interview to a local newspaper in Virginia, where he has lived for most of his life. In July 1956, George and three fellow Greek pilots … Continue reading AFTER 70 YEARS, A GREEK U-2 PILOT SURFACES!
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THE STRANGE STORY OF THE GREEK U-2 PILOTS
This is the last untold episode from the early U-2 days. How the CIA attempted to train some Greek air force pilots to fly the U-2 over the Soviet Union, instead of Americans. Even today, the story is obscured by misinformation and continuing secrecy. The CIA has declassified two histories of the U-2 project, but … Continue reading THE STRANGE STORY OF THE GREEK U-2 PILOTS
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