Donald Kent Slayton (March 1, 1924 - June 13, 1993), better known as Deke Slayton, was an American World War II pilot and later, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts.Read more
Donald Kent Slayton (March 1, 1924 - June 13, 1993), better known as Deke Slayton, was an American World War II pilot and later, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts.