| Příjmení: Surname: | Comstock | Comstock |
| Jméno: Given Name: | Harold Elwood | Harold Elwood |
| Jméno v originále: Original Name: | Harold Elwood "Bunny" Comstock | |
| Fotografie či obrázek: Photograph or Picture: | | |
| Hodnost: Rank: | plukovník | Colonel |
| Akademický či vědecký titul: Academic or Scientific Title: | - | - |
| Šlechtický titul: Hereditary Title: | - | - |
| Datum, místo narození: Date and Place of Birth: | 20.12.1920 Fresno | 20.12.1920 Fresno |
| Datum, místo úmrtí: Date and Place of Decease: | 03.04.2009 Clovis, Okres Fresno, Kalifornie | 03.04.2009 Clovis, Fresno County, California |
| Nejvýznamnější funkce: (maximálně tři) Most Important Appointments: (up to three) | - velitel 63. stíhací, 389. stíhací, 390. stíhací a 481. taktické stíhací perutě - velitel 602. taktické skupiny letecké kontroly | - commander of 63rd Fighter, 389th Fighter, 390th Fighter and 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron - commander of 602nd Tactical Air Control Group |
| Jiné významné skutečnosti: (maximálně tři) Other Notable Facts: (up to three) | - americké armádní stíhací eso 2. sv. v. s 5 potvrzenými sestřely, 1 pravděpodobným, 6 poškozenými a 2 zničenými na zemi - po testovacím letu s P-47 13. listopadu 1942, 1. prosince 1942 vydala Republic Aviation zprávu, že on a nadporučík Roger Dyar dosáhli rychlosti zvuku | - american army fighter ace of WW2 with 5 confirmed claims, 1 probable, 6 damaged and 2 destroyed on the ground - After a test flight of the P-47 on 13 November 1942, Republic Aviation issued a press release on 1 December 1942 claiming that he and Lieutenant Roger Dyar had exceeded the speed of sound |
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Comstock, Harold Elwood
| Příjmení: Surname: | Comstock | Comstock |
| Jméno: Given Name: | Harold Elwood | Harold Elwood |
| Jméno v originále: Original Name: | Harold Elwood "Bunny" Comstock | |
| Všeobecné vzdělání: General Education: | DD.MM.RRRR-DD.MM.1939 střední škola Theodora Roosevelta (Fresno) DD.MM.1939-DD.MM.1941 státní kolej ve Fresnu | DD.MM.RRRR-DD.MM.1939 Theodore Roosevelt High School (Fresno) DD.MM.1939-DD.MM.1941 Fresno State College |
| Vojenské vzdělání: Military Education: | DD.08.1956-DD.07.1957 letecký vysoká škola válečná | DD.08.1956-DD.07.1957 Air War College |
| Důstojnické hodnosti: Officer Ranks: | 03.07.1942 poručík (USAAF) 29.05.1943 nadporučík 12.03.1944 kapitán 17.09.1944 major 18.09.1947 major (USAF) 14.04.1954 podplukovník 15.01.1966 plukovník | 03.07.1942 2nd Lieutenant (USAAF) 29.05.1943 1st Lieutenant 12.03.1944 Captain 17.09.1944 Major 18.09.1947 Major (USAF) 14.04.1954 Lieutenant Colonel 15.01.1966 Colonel |
| Průběh vojenské služby: Military Career: | 10.10.1941-03.07.1942 letecký kadetní program USAAF DD.07.1942-28.02.1944 63. stíhací peruť (pilot) 28.02.1944-19.07.1944 63. stíhací peruť, jednomotorová (pilot) 19.07.1944-20.01.1945 63. stíhací peruť, jednomotorová (velitel) DD.01.1945-DD.04.1945 letecký demonstrační tým, Hamilton Field DD.04.1945-DD.07.1945 72. stíhací křídlo, Peterson Field (štábní důstojník) DD.07.1945-DD.10.1945 10. stíhací peruť, 50. stíhací skupina (velitel) DD.10.1945-DD.08.1946 Pentagon DD.08.1946-DD.01.1947 akrobatický tým P-51 Mustang, Hamilton AFB DD.01.1947-DD.07.1947 odbor plánování, Hamilton AFB DD.07.1947-DD.MM.RRRR 301. stíhací křídlo, letecká základna Naha DD.MM.RRRR-DD.12.1948 1. letecká divize, letecká základna Kadena DD.12.1948-DD.08.1949 51. stíhací skupina, letecká základna Naha DD.08.1949-DD.11.1950 3525. pilotní výcvikové křídlo, Williams AFB (instruktážní pilot) DD.11.1950-DD.09.1953 Belgické letectvo, letecká základna Florennes (styčný důstojník) DD.09.1953-DD.08.1956 389. stíhací-bombardovací peruť, 366. stíhací-bombardovací skupina (velitel) DD.07.1957-DD.06.1960 námořní vysoká škola válečná (instruktor) DD.06.1960-DD.06.1963 Pacifické velitelství, tábor Smith (ředitel průzkumu) DD.06.1963-DD.06.1966 481. taktická stíhací peruť, 27. taktické stíhací křídlo, letecká základna Cannon (velitel) DD.06.1966-DD.07.1969 štáb velitelství Pacifického letectva, letecká základna Hickam DD.07.1969-01.10.1971 602. taktická skupina letecké kontroly, letecká základna Bergstrom (velitel) 01.10.1971-DD.MM.RRRR důchod | 10.10.1941-03.07.1942 Aviation Cadet Program USAAF DD.07.1942-28.02.1944 63rd Fighter Squadron (pilot) 28.02.1944-19.07.1944 63rd Fighter Squadron, Single Engine (pilot) 19.07.1944-20.01.1945 63rd Fighter Squadron, Single Engine (commander) DD.01.1945-DD.04.1945 aerial demonstration team, Hamilton Field DD.04.1945-DD.07.1945 72nd Fighter Wing, Peterson Field (staff officer) DD.07.1945-DD.10.1945 10th Fighter Squadron, 50th Fighter Group (commander) DD.10.1945-DD.08.1946 Pentagon DD.08.1946-DD.01.1947 North American P-51 Mustang Acrobatic Team, Hamilton AFB (commadner) DD.01.1947-DD.07.1947 Plans Branch, Hamilton AFB DD.07.1947-DD.MM.RRRR 301st Fighter Wing, Naha AB DD.MM.RRRR-DD.12.1948 1st Air Division, Kadena AB DD.12.1948-DD.08.1949 51st Fighter Group, Naha AB DD.08.1949-DD.11.1950 3525th Pilot Training Wing, Williams AFB (Instructor Pilot) DD.11.1950-DD.09.1953 Belgian Air Force, Florennes AB (Liaison Officer) DD.09.1953-DD.08.1956 389th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 366th Fighter-Bomber Group (commander) DD.07.1957-DD.06.1960 Naval War College (instructor) DD.06.1960-DD.06.1963 Pacific Command, Camp Smith (Director of Reconnaissance) DD.06.1963-DD.06.1966 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron, 27th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cannon AFB (commander) DD.06.1966-DD.07.1969 staff of Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB DD.07.1969-01.10.1971 602nd Tactical Air Control Group, Bergstrom AFB (commander) 01.10.1971-DD.MM.RRRR retirement |
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Na tomto P-47C-5-RE, UN-Y (41-6326), létal u 63. stíhací perutě v srpnu 1943 nadporučík Comstock. Vyobrazení pochází z doby mezi 17. srpnem, kdy dosáhl svého prvního sestřelu (Bf 109) a 4. říjnem 1943, kdy dosáhl dalšího (Bf 110)
Comstock u svého stroje.
Tento F-100D-25-NA, FW-604 (55-3604), byl osobním strojem velitele 481. taktické stíhací perutě, Harolda Comstocka.
Plukovník Comstock v druhé polovině 60. let, několik let před odchodem do důchodu.
Combat report of Lieutenant Commander Harold E. Comstock, 17 August 1943 (1st confirmed kill)
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 17 August 1943
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 16:25
e. near Ans, Belgium
f. Clear with excellent visibility
g. two Me 109F
h. One Me 109 destroyed
i.
I flew Postgate Blue 3 as a retreat support for the B-17 from Eupon. We were at 26,000 feet, turning left to the right of the bombers, two Me 109F's made a left descending turn in front of the Postgate Blue squadron. As they flew past us, Blue 4 and I stuck to their tails. During the 50 to 60 degree descent, I fired on the first Me 109, but I overshot. Then I set the 2/4 ring on the scope and saw hits on his left wing. When I broke away, half of his left wing flew off.(1) My number, Blue 4, was chasing the second Me 109, so I went into a very steep climb and turned left as the Me 109 continued to descend. My number was still flying on my right when I finished the climb.
I credit myself with one Me 109 destroyed.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Lt. Cmdr., Air Corps
This report is further corroborated by the combat report of Cmdr. Walter T. Hannigan.
NAME: Harold E. Comstock
AIRCRAFT: 41-6326
MUNICE: 330 armor-piercing and incendiary rounds.
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 17 August 1943
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 16:25
e. near Ans, Belgium
f. Clear with excellent visibility
g. two Me 109F
h. One Me 109 destroyed
i.
I flew Postgate Blue 3 as a retreat support for the B-17 from Eupon. We were at 26,000 feet, turning left to the right of the bombers, two Me 109F's made a left descending turn in front of the Postgate Blue squadron. As they flew past us, Blue 4 and I stuck to their tails. During the 50 to 60 degree descent, I fired on the first Me 109, but I overshot. Then I set the 2/4 ring on the scope and saw hits on his left wing. When I broke away, half of his left wing flew off.(1) My number, Blue 4, was chasing the second Me 109, so I went into a very steep climb and turned left as the Me 109 continued to descend. My number was still flying on my right when I finished the climb.
I credit myself with one Me 109 destroyed.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Lt. Cmdr., Air Corps
This report is further corroborated by the combat report of Cmdr. Walter T. Hannigan.
NAME: Harold E. Comstock
AIRCRAFT: 41-6326
MUNICE: 330 armor-piercing and incendiary rounds.
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Combat report of Lieutenant Commander Harold E. Comstock, 26 November 1943 (3rd confirmed kill)
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 26 November 1943
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 12:10 and 12:20
e. Friesoythe
f. Cloud cover 3/10, visibility good
g. two Me 110 - one Fw 190
h. 1 destroyed Me 110-1 damaged Me 110-1 damaged Fw 190
i.
I flew as No 3 in the Blue Squadron Postgate (Capt Mahurin, Lt Truluck, Comstock and Petty). When we joined the forts, Capt. Mahurin, Blue 1, was kesing the Me 110 formation, which was behind, to the left and below the formation, but he was approaching too fast. Lt. Truluck, Blue Two, slowed down enough to fire a short burst that hit the left flank of the NL. Truluck broke off, I flew in and fired a short burst that hit him in the left wing. Lt. Petty, Blue 4, flew at me and fired another short burst that visibly hit him in the right wing. I credit the damaged Me 110.
While Lt. Petty was firing, I went after another Me 110 and sent a 2/3 second burst from 300-500 yards. I noticed hits on the fuselage and wings. I couldn't see the result of my hits, but Blue 2 and 4 watched as he caught fire. I credit the destroyed Me 110 (available for review in Lt. Truluck and Petty's reports).
As I was firing on the second Me 110, I saw another P-47 firing on the Me 110 to my right. The pilot jumped out and opened his chute at 18 or 20 thousand feet. This P-47 was piloted by Capt. Mahurin.
At that moment, an Fw 190 was coming in slightly from below at 10 o'clock. So I made a slight turn to the left and lightly sprayed him to scare him off. I saw a few flashes on his wings, but he jerked to the right and started to approach another P-47 (piloted probably by Col. Schilling) when Lt. Truluck and fired. The shots framed the entire NL and after it dropped several thousand feet, it burst into flames violently. I attribute the damage to this Fw 190.
I attribute 1 damaged Me 110, 1 destroyed Me 110 and 1 damaged Fw 190.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Lt. Cmdr., Air Corps
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
41-6326
601 armor-piercing and incendiary rounds
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 26 November 1943
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 12:10 and 12:20
e. Friesoythe
f. Cloud cover 3/10, visibility good
g. two Me 110 - one Fw 190
h. 1 destroyed Me 110-1 damaged Me 110-1 damaged Fw 190
i.
I flew as No 3 in the Blue Squadron Postgate (Capt Mahurin, Lt Truluck, Comstock and Petty). When we joined the forts, Capt. Mahurin, Blue 1, was kesing the Me 110 formation, which was behind, to the left and below the formation, but he was approaching too fast. Lt. Truluck, Blue Two, slowed down enough to fire a short burst that hit the left flank of the NL. Truluck broke off, I flew in and fired a short burst that hit him in the left wing. Lt. Petty, Blue 4, flew at me and fired another short burst that visibly hit him in the right wing. I credit the damaged Me 110.
While Lt. Petty was firing, I went after another Me 110 and sent a 2/3 second burst from 300-500 yards. I noticed hits on the fuselage and wings. I couldn't see the result of my hits, but Blue 2 and 4 watched as he caught fire. I credit the destroyed Me 110 (available for review in Lt. Truluck and Petty's reports).
As I was firing on the second Me 110, I saw another P-47 firing on the Me 110 to my right. The pilot jumped out and opened his chute at 18 or 20 thousand feet. This P-47 was piloted by Capt. Mahurin.
At that moment, an Fw 190 was coming in slightly from below at 10 o'clock. So I made a slight turn to the left and lightly sprayed him to scare him off. I saw a few flashes on his wings, but he jerked to the right and started to approach another P-47 (piloted probably by Col. Schilling) when Lt. Truluck and fired. The shots framed the entire NL and after it dropped several thousand feet, it burst into flames violently. I attribute the damage to this Fw 190.
I attribute 1 damaged Me 110, 1 destroyed Me 110 and 1 damaged Fw 190.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Lt. Cmdr., Air Corps
Cmdr. Harold E. Comstock
41-6326
601 armor-piercing and incendiary rounds
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Combat report of Major Harold E. Comstock, 23 December 1944 (4th and 5th confirmed kills)
Major Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 23 December 1944
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 11:45-12:15
e. SW of Bonn
f. CAVU (unrestricted visibility)
g. Fw 190
h. two destroyed Fw 190s; two damaged Fw 190s
i.
I was leading a Day Squadron with a squadron consisting of myself, Flight Sgt. Hughes, Lt. Scherz and Clark. Nuthouse reported the bandits NW of Koblenz. We found them immediately. There were over 60 Fw 190s circling and climbing to the left. We arrived at 25,000 feet with the sun at 4 o'clock. I made one pass through the middle of the formation of 190s and damaged one left wing I pulled in, aimed right at the circle and and one Fw 190 left the circle and fired at me. We both started firing 1,000 yards apart. His hits were coming from underneath me and when I hit his engine, his fire stopped. He turned down and to the left. When I turned around in pursuit of him, I noticed his engine was running very slowly and when I got behind him, he dropped his cover and jumped. The fw went into a slight downhill turn.(1)
I then pulled in and ocyted under another 190 that didn't see me. I stayed under it until it ended the odval and then lifted right behind it. I opened fire at 200 yards and saw hits all along her right side. I approached to 100 yards and there were more hits on the right side, including flying debris.(2) That's when I spotted another Fw 190 overhead, so I leveled off behind it and fired from 500 yards, and saw a couple of hits before I ran out of ammo.
I credit myself with two (2) Fw 190s destroyed and two (2) Fw 190s damaged.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Major, Air Corps
Aircraft No.: 44-20455
Ammunition Consumption: 1229 armor-piercing rounds
Major Harold E. Comstock
a. combat
b. 23 December 1944
c. 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group
d. 11:45-12:15
e. SW of Bonn
f. CAVU (unrestricted visibility)
g. Fw 190
h. two destroyed Fw 190s; two damaged Fw 190s
i.
I was leading a Day Squadron with a squadron consisting of myself, Flight Sgt. Hughes, Lt. Scherz and Clark. Nuthouse reported the bandits NW of Koblenz. We found them immediately. There were over 60 Fw 190s circling and climbing to the left. We arrived at 25,000 feet with the sun at 4 o'clock. I made one pass through the middle of the formation of 190s and damaged one left wing I pulled in, aimed right at the circle and and one Fw 190 left the circle and fired at me. We both started firing 1,000 yards apart. His hits were coming from underneath me and when I hit his engine, his fire stopped. He turned down and to the left. When I turned around in pursuit of him, I noticed his engine was running very slowly and when I got behind him, he dropped his cover and jumped. The fw went into a slight downhill turn.(1)
I then pulled in and ocyted under another 190 that didn't see me. I stayed under it until it ended the odval and then lifted right behind it. I opened fire at 200 yards and saw hits all along her right side. I approached to 100 yards and there were more hits on the right side, including flying debris.(2) That's when I spotted another Fw 190 overhead, so I leveled off behind it and fired from 500 yards, and saw a couple of hits before I ran out of ammo.
I credit myself with two (2) Fw 190s destroyed and two (2) Fw 190s damaged.
HAROLD E. COMSTOCK
Major, Air Corps
Aircraft No.: 44-20455
Ammunition Consumption: 1229 armor-piercing rounds
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