James Blackburn (RAF officer)

James Blackburn
Born(1916-03-08)8 March 1916
Acton, London
Died1993 (aged 7677)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1936–1946
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)
Battles / warsSecond 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.