Short News report of the death of Francis Gary Powers from KNBC - Aug. 1977

From August 1, 1977, here is a newsman breaking up as he announces the death of Francis Gary Powers (who was a helicopter pilot for KNBC, the station that is featured here) and an engineer, in a helicopter crash. Francis Gary Powers was the U-2 pilot that was shot down over Russia and captured in 1960. He was released and exchanged in 1962 for a captured Soviet KGB leader.

[@dave11686]

I can’t imagine giving a broadcast like that when someone you worked with died.

[@JVMartin-k8g]

Frank and Jess Marlow were close.

[@wmbrown6]

That'd be Jess Marlow at the anchor desk reporting on the death of his colleague.

[@wulfnite4520]

I remember this well from watching it live. And this is probably the only time I've seen it since then. That's how memorable it is.

[@ajreyes9742]

Jess Marlow was our Best anchor in LA.....we looked up to Jess.....and his professionalism to his craft.....Thank you Jess.

[@JimParshall]

Powers might have been able to land that chopper...but he was headed right into a field where people were playing. He likely nosed the helicopter into the ground sacrificing his life and cameraman's in order to not harm those on the ground. A final act of selflessness that should be remembered. :)

[@greatunz67]

the cameman might not agree lol

[@JimParshall]

@@greatunz67 sí, verdad. Yes, true.

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Francis Gary Powers (1929-1977)

[@brianarbenz1329]

His life story was the most amazing and implausible American life. He was a fine person.

[@JVMartin-k8g]

He definitely was a fine person. I was lucky to know him and to work with him in Los Angeles radio. A good dude.

[@ajaugenti1976]

OMG WOW! How sad for the families!

[@TrainSpottinAndBiking]

He was a U2 pilot

[@Kaijuus]

He was a traitor. He gave information to the Soviets.

[@SunofYork]

Pathetic... We English don't blubber....