Newcomb, Robert D

Individual Personnel Data
Name Newcomb, Robert D
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Rank Captain
Serial Number O-426624
Unit Assignments
  • Assigned to the 547th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #156 dated 4 August 1944, effective 2 August 1944.
  • Transferred to the 482nd Bomb Group, per 547th Bomb Group Morning Report dated 3 October 1944, effective 3 October 1944.
Duty Navigator
MOS1034 - Navigator
Last Duty Date 3 October 1944
Results Transferred
Additional Information
  • Newcomb, while listed as Navigator on missions, was actually specially trained in the use of radar equipment (usually called 'mickey,' 'PFF,' or 'H2S') for navigation and bombing.
  • Granted a seven day sick leave of absence effective on 10 August 1944 per AAF Station 106 Special Orders #159 dated 9 August 1944.
Missions, Aircraft, Crews
This individual was credited with 9 Combat Missions.
Number Date Target Position Aircraft Mission/Sortie Information
158⇗ 16 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97691⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Deputy. PFF ship provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
166⇗ 28 July 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
168⇗ 31 July 1944 Target: Aero Engine Factory
Type: Aircraft Industry
Location: Munich / München, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97574⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing Lead. PFF aircraft provided by the 305th BG, Chelveston, AAF Station 105.
Sortie Report⇗
173⇗ 5 August 1944 Target: Luftwaffe Controlling Station
Type: German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
Location: Langenhagen, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97699⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗
183⇗ 24 August 1944 Target: Synthetic Oil & Chemical Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Navigator 44‑8008⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗
185⇗ 26 August 1944 Target: Buer Synthetic Oil Plant
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97986⇗ Combat Mission Credit
Wing lead. PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗
188⇗ 5 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Navigator 44‑8007⇗ Combat Mission Credit
PFF ship. Wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗
189⇗ 8 September 1944 Target: I. G. Farben Chemical Works
Type: Industry
Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany 		Navigator 44‑8008⇗ Combat Mission Credit
PFF ship. Wing lead.
Sortie Report⇗
194⇗ 13 September 1944 Target: Leuna Synthetic Oil Refinery
Type: Oil Industry
Location: Merseburg, Germany 		Navigator 42‑97986⇗ Combat Mission Credit
41st A Combat Wing lead; PFF ship.
Sortie Report⇗

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