Captain (354th Tactical Fighter Wing)

Captain James D. Marquis served as a pilot in the United States Air Force's 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina. In November 1967, he was selected as a Tactical Air Command 'Top Gun' for his exceptional flying skills and combat readiness. No confirmed records link him directly to UAP/UFO research, military UFO programs, or related testimony. His recognition occurred during a period of heightened UFO interest in the U.S. military, including Project Blue Book, but no sources indicate involvement in sightings, investigations, or publications on the topic. Birth and death years are unknown from available data. Marquis represents typical Cold War-era fighter pilots honored for tactical excellence amid broader aerial anomaly reports.