James Blackburn (RAF officer)

James Blackburn
Born(1916-03-08)8 March 1916
Acton, London
Died1993 (aged 76–77)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
Service years1936–1946
RankWing Commander
Service number70067
CommandsNo. 196 Squadron (1946)
No. 570 Squadron (1945–46)
No. 159 Squadron (1944)
No. 148 Squadron (1942–43)
No. 104 Squadron (1942)
ConflictsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Service Order & Bar
Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar
Mentioned in Despatches
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)

James Blackburn, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (8 March 1916 – 1993) was a Royal Air Force officer who completed a record five tours of operations during the Second World War.

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