Background
Polve, James Herschal was born on February 7, 1921 in Kenilworth, Utah, United States. Son of Domenic Vincent and Jennie Adella (Blackham) Polve.
Polve, James Herschal was born on February 7, 1921 in Kenilworth, Utah, United States. Son of Domenic Vincent and Jennie Adella (Blackham) Polve.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Utah, Salt Lake City, 1948. Master of Engineering, University Utah, 1954. MSAE, Princeton University, 1951.
Doctor of Philosophy in Aero Space Engineering, University Arizona, 1966.
Commd Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942. Advanced through grades to colonel United States Air Force, 1966, retired, 1986. Fighter pilot United States Army Air Force, China, Burma, India Theatre, 1943-1946.
Chief training and operations experimental test pilot school Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1951-1955. Associate professor United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, 1955-1960. Director flight test engineering United States Air Force Flight Testing Center, Edwards Air Force Base, 1963-1966.
Chief Seattle office supersonic transport Boeing plant Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle, 1966-1969. Professor mechanical engineering Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1969-1986. Chairman aviation committee Provo Airport Board, 1983-1986.
Associate Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Provo Chamber of Commerce (chairman aviation committee since 1980), Adventurers' Club (honorary), Tau Beta Pi, Theta Tau.
Married Dorothy Tregeagle, October 5, 1948. Children: James Craig, Constance, Cindy.