
Description
Details:
Freeman B. Olmstead autographed 10 x 8" photograph.
Fine condition.
On July 1, 1960, a U.S. Air Force RB-47 aircraft with a crew of six was shot down over the Barents Sea. Captains John McKone and Freeman Olmstead were rescued by a Soviet trawler and held captive at Lubyanak prison until January 25, 1961 when they were released. The remains of one crewman, Willard Palm, were recovered and returned July 25, 1960. The other three crewman: Oscar Goforth, Dean Phillips, and Eugene Posa, remain missing in action.
Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.
Premium:
A 25% Buyers Premium Will Be Added to All Winning Bids
Reference sku: 11474 1388101-1
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Freeman B. Olmstead - Silver Star: Cold War Captain - Autographed 10 x 8" Photograph
Estimate $40-$50
Starting Price
$20
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HISTORY + CULTURE
Apr 01, 2026 12:00 PM EDTDanvers, MA, United States
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