Basic Details Surname Newcomb Forenames F W R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Frederick William Robert War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 48 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Flying Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Off the coast of Norway Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action