Background
Harp, James Luther was born on December 31, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Luther and Maude Diana (Burns) Harp.
Harp, James Luther was born on December 31, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of James Luther and Maude Diana (Burns) Harp.
Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineer cum laude, University Illinois, 1948.
Aeronautical research scientist, National Advisory COm. Aeronautics Lewis Lab, Cleveland, 1948-1956;
managing member of advisory technical staff, The Marquardt Corporation, Van Nuys, California, 1956-1969;
president, Thermo Mech. Systems Inc., Canoga Park, California, since 1969;
also Chairman, Board Of Directors, Thermo Mech.
Systems Inc., Canoga Park, California. Research engineer on turbojet engines, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Cleveland, 1948-1956. Speaker in field.
Commodore Malibu Yacht Club, 1965. With United States Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow American Institute Aeronautical and Astro.
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ground Test & Simulation Committee, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society Mechanical Engineers, Air Force Association, P-47 Pilots Association.
Married Bette Rose Koenig, October 16, 1948 (divorced May 1988). Children: Thomas Allen, Linda Louise. Married Joyce Olsen Riddell, November 23, 1994.