Air Force pilot (1930-1964) selected as part of the third group of astronauts. He was killed on October 31, 1964, when a goose smashed through the cockpit canopy of his T-38 Talon jet trainer. He ejected from the aircraft, but was too close to the ground for his parachute to open properly. Block of four Project Mercury 4-cent stamps, 4.25 x 2.25, signed in the right margin in black ballpoint, "Ted Freeman, Captain USAF (NASA." In fine condition.
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