(April 30, 1945-January 28, 1986)
Born in Beaufort, North Carolina
Pilot on board the Challenger

His wife ended up suing for $1.5 billion dollars.
His family sued the company that made the faulty O Rings responsible for the disaster.
He criticized NASA for delaying the Challenger launch because of rain.

He served as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War.
He died in the Challenger disaster.
An airfield in his hometown was named for him.

Credit: Jack Magic

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