Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Powers of Pound, Virginia, parents of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, view proceedings from their box in Moscow's Hall of Columns today at the opening session of their son's trial for espionage. Leaning over toward Mrs. Ida Powers, at left, is a family friend, Sol Cury of Norton, Virginia, who accompanied the couple to Moscow.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 9.75 x 7.75 inches.