City of Biloxi, MS / Fred Haise

Here is a video of the ceremony to dedicate a statue of Fred Haise, Biloxi native, celebrated fighter pilot, space explorer, Apollo 13 astronaut, Space Shuttle test pilot, and, of course, "Pecky" to friends and family.

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August Taconi recently sat down with Fred Haise and the Biloxi native and Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot recounts his fascinating life, from growing up on Back Bay, to his days with NASA, his pioneering time with the Space Shuttle and his harrowing plane crash. The city commissioned the documentary to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13 and to celebrate Fred Haise, the most famous person in Biloxi's history.

Here's the story on the plans to honor Biloxi's most famous citizen, Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise, on the 50th anniversary of his interstellar expedition. Presented by Mississippi Power.