Newman, Robert Hugh
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert Hugh |
Surname | Newman |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 15-02-1941 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington I |
Serial Number | L4375 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Beck Row (St. John) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row A. Grave 11. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 78 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 915028 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/5056 (P357225/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 15-02-1941 |
End Date | 15-02-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Newmarket |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training-local flying practice |
Reason for Loss | At 1610, while approaching the runway, the bomber stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. It is likely the Wellington had one engine stopped. F/S Miles was a pre-war regular with roughly 8 years service. |