James Blackburn (RAF officer)
James Blackburn | |
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| Born | 8 March 1916 Acton, London |
| Died | 1993 (aged 76–77) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936–1946 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Service number | 70067 |
| Commands | No. 196 Squadron (1946) No. 570 Squadron (1945–46) No. 159 Squadron (1944) No. 148 Squadron (1942–43) No. 104 Squadron (1942) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished 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.