>looking back, it's interesting that the US casually flew planes over the USSR Only the U-2, and only while it was a secret program. The Soviets could have pro

>looking back, it's interesting that the US casually flew planes over the USSR Only the U-2, and only while it was a secret program. The Soviets could have protested the overflights at any time before shooting down Gary Powers, but didn't because not being able to get aircraft or missiles near it embarrassed them.