James B. Tapp | |
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![]() Official portrait, 1960s | |
Birth name | James Buckley Tapp |
Nickname(s) | "Jim" |
Born | Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S. | December 6, 1920
Died | January 31, 2014 Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S. | (aged 93)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1970 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 78th Fighter Squadron, 15th Fighter Group |
Commands | 78th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
James Buckley Tapp (December 6, 1920 – January 31, 2014) was an American flying ace in the 15th Fighter Group during World War II. During the war, Tapp flew very long range (VLR) fighter missions from Iwo Jima, and was credited in destroying eight enemy airplanes in aerial combat. He retired in 1970 at the rank of colonel, after 29 years of distinguished service.