John R. Allen Jr. | |
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Born | 1935 (age 88–89) Louisville, Kentucky |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1959–1990 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands | 46th Bombardment Squadron 92nd Bombardment Wing 45th Air Division |
Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
Other work | National Association of Installation Developers |
John R. Allen Jr. (born 1935) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) brigadier general.[1] Allen served on active duty for 31 years, until his retirement in 1990. He is a highly decorated command pilot with over 6,000 flying hours on B-47 Stratojet, FB-111, B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 Stratotanker and T-39 Sabreliner aircraft.