JOURNAL ARTICLE

The 1960 U-2 Crisis Reconsidered: Technology, Masculinity, and U.S. Airpower's 'Unmanning'.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2024, v. 48, n. 4. P. 520 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: McKinnon, Garrett 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the 1960 U-2 Crisis and its effects on perceptions of masculinity, technology, and U.S. airpower. The capture of CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers by the Soviet Union strained diplomatic relations and sparked interest in unmanned aerial surveillance technologies. The crisis reshaped U.S. intelligence gathering and paved the way for the deployment of drone technology. The article also explores the role of human pilots and the push for automation in air operations, as well as the construction of gender identity in relation to technology. The controversy surrounding Powers's capture led to a shift towards the use of drones for surveillance to avoid similar incidents and maintain U.S. military masculinity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2024/09, Vol. 48, Issue 4, p520
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae029
  • Accession Number:179059364
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