John L. Borling
John Borling | |
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John Borling in a flight suit, July 2012 | |
| Born | March 24, 1940 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963–1996 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 57th Air Division (1987–88) 86th Fighter Group (1982–84) 94th Fighter Squadron (1976–79) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (2) |
John Lorin Borling (born March 24, 1940) is a retired major general of the United States Air Force whose military career spanned 33 years. He has piloted many aircraft including the F-15, F16, F-4, the SR-71 Blackbird, the U-2, and B-52 and B-1 bombers. During the Vietnam War, his aircraft was shot down and he spent 6½ years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi.