Thomas Patrick Cavanagh

American attempted spy for the USSR in 1984
Thomas Patrick Cavanagh
Born1945 (age 80–81)
OccupationAerospace engineer
Criminal statusReleased
Criminal chargeEspionage
PenaltyLife imprisonment (reduced to 16 years)

Thomas Patrick Cavanagh is an aerospace engineer who was sentenced in 1985 after being convicted of trying to sell stealth bomber secrets to the Soviet Union.

Biography

He was sentenced to life in prison.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Engineer in Stealth Secrets Case Given Life Term". The New York Times. 25 May 1985.
  2. ^ "Engineer Pleads Guilty to Espionage : He Tried to Sell 'Stealth' Bomber Secrets to Undercover Agents - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. 15 March 1985.
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