Background
Murphy, Joseph Stephen was born on October 4, 1918 in New York City. Son of Walter Stephen and Nora Marie (Lyons) Murphy.
Murphy, Joseph Stephen was born on October 4, 1918 in New York City. Son of Walter Stephen and Nora Marie (Lyons) Murphy.
Student, Columbia University, 1939.
With New York City R.R., 1939-1942. Editor maintenance and fleet service manuals, supervisor industry/government technical liaison American Airlines, 1943-1952. Technical and engineering editor American Aviation magazine, 1952-1959.
Senior editor Airlift magazine, 1959-1963. Founder, editor-public Air Transportation World magazine, Washington, 1964-1977, Airline Executive magazine, Washington, 1977-1982. Vice president Avmark, Inc., 1982-1984.
Founder, public Commuter/Regional Airline News, Airline Finance News, 1982-1984. Executive director International Society Transport Aircraft Traders, 1983-1986. Chairman board World Sports Publications Inc., Airline Golf Tournament, since 1966.
Member Aviation Writers Association, National Aeronautical Association (director), International Aviation Club (president 1969), Golf Writers Association American Clubs: Kenwood Country, Wings (New York City).
Married Virginia Olga Rover, January 22, 1944. Children: James W., Jo-Ellen, Marilyn, Jan Marie.