Background
Francis, James Robert was born on June 2, 1933 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, United States. Son of Ernest and Ruth Lucile (Vail) Francis.
Francis, James Robert was born on June 2, 1933 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, United States. Son of Ernest and Ruth Lucile (Vail) Francis.
Bachelor, State University of New York, Plattsburgh, 1973. Diploma, Indiana College Armed Forces, 1972. Master of Science in Systems Management, University Southern California, 1975.
Master of Science in Systems Engineering, University Southern California, 1986. Certified in technical management, California Institute of Technology, 1992.
Carpenter, Francis Construction, Rose Hill, Kansas, 1950-1952; jig builder, Boeing Airplane Company, Wichita, Kansas, 1952-1953; enlisted, United States Air Force, 1953; aircraft mechanic, United States Air Force, Hunter Air Force Base, Georgia, 1953-1955; second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1956; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Air Force, 1976; pilot, United States Air Force, Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas and Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, 1955-1971; commander 529th Bomb Squadron, United States Air Force, Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York, 1971-1974; inspector Inspector General, United States Air Force, Norton Air Force Base, California, 1974-1976; director operations 379th Bomb Wing, United States Air Force, Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, 1976-1979; chief aircrew training Headquarters SAC, United States Air Force, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1979-1981; deputy director training, United States Air Force, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1981-1982; retired, United States Air Force, 1982; senior technical specialist, Northrop Corporation, Pico Rivera, California, since 1982.
Active Pathfinder Homeowners Association. Member Human Factors Society, Order Daedalions.
Married Joyce Elaine Daily, April 8, 1956. Children: Mark James, Wayne Robert, Carol Lynn.