Regiment: R.A.F..
Died: 27 December 1942 aged 31 in Germany. Missing, presumed killed in action.
Battle: Bomber Command. Cemetery: Malta Memorial Panel 3, Column 1.
Son of Spencer John and Mabel Newey, 62 Wake Green Rd., Moseley, Birmingham
House Prefect.
Husband of Anne Newey, of Bassett, Hampshire.
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179 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
The squadron flew Wellington bombers.
27th December 1942. F/O Newey and crew in 'M' took off at 08:36 on a patrol sweep westward.
At midday an S.O.S. was received from aircraft 'M' referring to engine trouble in position 3620N 1240W. The aircraft and crew failed to return to base.
Dec 1942 Operations AIR-27_1126_7
Detail AIR-27_1126_8