Air Force pilot (born 1930) 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. ALS signed “Ted Freeman, Captain, USAF,” 7.25 x 10.5, October 26, 1963. Letter to Mr. Schendel, in full: "Attached below is a 'Mach 2' pin presented to pilots by Lockheed who have qualified in the F-104 'starfighter' and who have flown the aircraft to that speed. It normally has a clasp pin so that it can be used as a tie pin. Thank you for your interest in our nation's manned space program." In fine condition, with a small bit of yellowed tape to the lower left blank area.
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