James B. Tapp

1920–2014 (age 94)

Naval aviator

Biography

Born in 1920, James B. Tapp answered the call of naval aviation during World War II, completing demanding carrier missions and earning a reputation for steady piloting under pressure.

He later mentored new generations of aviators, shared the lessons of his service with humility, and was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

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