Fred Haise, a Biloxi native, became a celebrated fighter pilot, research pilot, and space pioneer after his selection as a NASA astronaut in 1966. He was a member of the Apollo 13 mission from April 11-17, 1970, when an in-flight explosion crippled the spacecraft and forced a perilous journey back to Earth. He also commanded test flights of the Enterprise space shuttle prototype. His lifetime of accomplishment brought immense pride to his city, state, and nation.
