Freeman, Theodore C., 1930-1964
Theodore C. Freeman (b. February 18, 1930, Haverford, PA–d. October 31, 1964, Houston, TX), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Selected in the third group of NASA astronauts in 1963, he was killed a year later in the crash of a T-38 jet, marking the first fatality among the NASA Astronaut Corps.
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| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ASTRONAUT JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ASTRONAUTS RECEIVE SURVIVAL TRAINING | National Archives at College Park |
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| memberOf | United States. Air Force | corporateBody |
| employeeOf | United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | United States Naval Academy | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | University of Michigan. | corporateBody |
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| Haverford | PA | US | |
| Lewes | DE | US | |
| Houston | TX | US |
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Birth 1930-02-18
Death 1964-10-31
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