The above date listed 27 April 1945 is the same date 6 known members of Crew 50 were lost. Ralph Weston, Pilot (P-47) recalls in "Experiences of One Pilot" that Leon Tomberg, who was listed as Bombardier on the stateside roster was replaced. Given that Tomberg was later assigned to Crew 52, which was lost 24 May 1945, its assumed that Robert Swartz must have been the bombardier who replaced Tomberg on Crew 50. David Hirsch, LG of Crew 50 and the only remaining living member of the three (3) that survived the war confirmed that 2nd Lt Robert W. Swartz was the bombardier on their fateful mission.

If anyone has any additional information about Robert W. Swartz or a member of Crew 50, please email updates@39th.org