With 50 years of aviation experience, including 36 years as a pilot, Jim Johns has aligned himself with numerous military organizations such as the Army Aviation Association of America, the 8th Air Force Historical Society of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame. For a number of years, Jim was the recognized speaker representing the original three chapters of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association in Minnesota. And leading Twin Cities' newspapers have referred to him as Minnesota's leading authority on Pearl Harbor. He has also led the effort in restoring 19 World War II military aircraft, four of which are housed in national aviation museums today. He lives in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.