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Powers was criticized for failing to destroy his camera, its film, and classified parts prior to capture.  The circumstances surrounding his crash and survival were also questioned, because a U-2 plane was supposed to fly at very high altitudes that are difficult to shoot down.  However, a congressional investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing. Some people also criticized him for not taking a suicide pill; however, he had been under no compulsion to do so.

Powers was criticized for failing to destroy his camera, its film, and classified parts prior to capture.  The circumstances surrounding his crash and survival were also questioned, because a U-2 plane was supposed to fly at very high altitudes that are difficult to shoot down.  However, a congressional investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing. Some people also criticized him for not taking a suicide pill; however, he had been under no compulsion to do so.

In 1977 Powers was killed in a helicopter crash while working for a Los Angeles television station.  In 2000, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, National Defense Service Medal, and Prisoner of War Medal.

In 1977 Powers was killed in a [[helicopter]] crash while working for a Los Angeles television station.  In 2000, he was posthumously awarded the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]], [[National Defense Service Medal]], and [[Prisoner of War Medal]].

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