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Wedding congratulation note
Good wishes from the crew to Mr and Mrs Haire. On RAF Waddington officers mess headed paper.
Letter to Leonard Haworth
Victor writes about his friendship with Leonard, timing of letters and his fear that one of them will be killed or wounded. He discusses books, films and the postponement of military service for students.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
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Writes he would be at 18 EFTS at Fair Oaks Near Woking for some weeks. Writes of lack of transport in the local area. States he will almost certainly go abroad. Mentions visit to London and pay matters. Confers about watch and catches up with family…
Letter to Robert Greer from Mary Burt and family
Had not heard from him and wondered whether he had received package of cigarettes she sent. Writes of her family/friends activities and recollects his stay at Tuscaloosa. Chat about acquaintances an other gossip. Mentions contact with his family.
Letter to Robert Greer mother from Imperial War Graves Commission
States that arrangements for visits to graves were not made by the commission and suggested getting in touch with travel agent. If she would let them know when they were to visit he would let cemetery caretaker know.
Letter to Robert Greer's father from national association of local government officers
Expressing sympathy for loss of his son.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Greer from Mary Burt
Sent in reply to their card. Hopes they had had good news about Bob. Comments that English streets would be empty as US troops had gone home with English brides. Mentions Mavis growing up and that they were canning peaches. Comments on UK rationing.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes partial typewritten transcript. Catches up with mail to and from, and home news. Mentions progress in flying training and upcoming checks. Comments on mothers news from home. Transcript ends at end of third written page. Continues about his…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes transcript. Apologises for lack of letters. Mentions leave in Alexandria, short visit to Naples and was at a new base (Italy) and weather was different than in Egypt. Says he had not sent Christmas cards and catches up with home news.…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes typewritten transcript. Writes a little about activities at RAF Sidmouth. Asks for friends address to be sent.
Letter from Bob Greer to his family
Writing from receiving depot and not sure of final destination. Mentions writing from the boat. Comments of food and shops. Writes about girls, the camp and lights being on. Mentions weather and new arrivals.
Letter to Bob Greer from Francis Loosier
Envelope addressed to F/O Greer, 178 Squadron, British General Mediterranean Forces from F Loosler Georgia USA. Writes of her activities including picnics. Covers her daily routine. Mentions USO taking up her time. Encloses photograph. More chat,…
Letter to Robert Greer's father from Lloyds bank
Financial details of Robert Greer's estate.
Letter to Mrs M Renner from Commonwealth War Graves Commission
States that Flight Lieutenant Robert Greer RAFVR lost his life on 22 March 1945 and was buried at Klagenfurt war cemetery, Austria. Gives directions to cemetery. Handwritten note 'age 22 was bombing the marshalling yards at Villach'. Two versions of…
Telegram to Robert Greer's father from Air Ministry
Informs him that his son was reported missing as a result of air operations night of 22/23 March.
Part of letter
Single page without salutation or signature. Mentions coming home and catches up with news. Asks for spare coupons.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Reports arrival of 6 letters. Writes he was now at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia doing advanced training on twin engine aircraft. Even with 140 hours in the air he was worried about being washed out. Mentions visit to Birmingham from Tuscaloosa and…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Air mail letter. Writes that he had changed stations and about leave in Alexandria about which he adds details of activities. Writes about food and condition at his new camp. Writes about blackout. Catches up with news of friends and provides banter…
Letter to Robert Greer's father from the Air Ministry
Reports on investigation by RAF missing research and enquiry service in Austria. Says it was not possible to identify separately 13 of the 14 unknown airmen buried in Villach (Austria). Now transferred to Klagenfurt British Military cemetery. It was…
Telegram from Bob Greer
To mother saying he was safe and well.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes of getting leave after primary training and going to New Orleans.
Letter to Robert Greer's father from, officer commanding 178 Squadron
Provides some details of the operation to Austria on which his son was reported missing. Offers sympathy and comments on Greer and his effects.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes of mail and addresses. Comments on his current station mentioning accommodation and bicycling. Says he was flying regularly and mentions women and trips to London and Oxford. Includes typewritten transcript.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Includes typewritten transcript. Writes that he was stationed at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia. Briefly described journey from Moncton to Georgia. Comments about the United States, food. and the training received by RAF airmen. Mentions discipline.
Part of letter
One page of letter with others missing. No salutation or signature. Writes he was now back in Valdosta, Georgia catching up with a friend. Writes about the area and his activities. Mentions that they had more students that they had ever had.