No. 5 James P. "J.P." Morgan, 2014

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From an early age, J.P. Morgan was fascinated by airplanes and flying. He went to ROTC at the University of Washington. After graduating, he went to undergraduate pilot training at Williams Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona. Morgan then went to survival school at Stead Air Force Base near Reno, Nevada. He then went through advanced training at Seward Air Force Base in Nashville, Tennessee and was given an assignment in France. He describes a few highlights of his time in France. Mr. Morgan then went to squadron officer’s school in Montgomery, Alabama. After squadron officer’s school, Morgan and his squadron started flying airlifts to Vietnam. He describes his role in Vietnam as well as his understanding and opinions of the conflict at that time. Morgan also spent time in Thailand and he explains his job in detail. He also details several specific missions in Vietnam. After Morgan’s time in Vietnam, he became an instructor in Italy. He explains his opinions of the Vietnam War now. Note: The interview also includes supplemental materials, including the text of several letters and three narratives: 1, on pilot training; 2, on survival school; and 3, on Lai Khe.

Interviewer: Vicky Newman

Dates

2014

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