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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 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 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…
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.
Declaration of personal effects
Made out by Robert Greer for a trunk and suitcase with contents with total value of £75. For transport to Arnold scheme.
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.
Letter from Bob Greer to family
Notes change of plans; now going to Tuscaloosa instead of Florida. Writes about flying, discipline and the camp which he compare unfavourably to Turner field. Mentions flying hours, exams, going into Albany and demerit system. Writes about getting…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Complains about her providing new pyjamas. Thanks her for letter and watch. Mentions upcoming leave and problems getting writing paper. Bought stamps when in London. Last pages missing.
Letter from Bob Greer to his parents and transcript
Writes of exams and leave. Mentions he received parcels ok. Mentions party and food improving.
Letter from Bob Greer to mother and transcript
Written from Heaton Park Manchester. Mentions accommodation and future movements and leave. Includes transcript of letter.
Letter from Bob Greer to mother
Writes while on boat bound for Canada with some description of journey and destination and course. Mentions activities in board. Censored. Includes transcript of letter.
Letter from Robert Greer
Part of letter with salutation missing. Writes of various arrangements for sending items, Mentions they had been issued with uniform, describes accommodation and activities. Mentions visits in London.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes about his posting. Could have done with more time in Manchester. Problem was leaving all friends behind. Provides addresses for Miss T Home, Miss M Meagher, Miss D Waring, ACW D Clarke and Pte J Soper. Two page letter and typed transcript.
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
Writes that he had completed primary and had started basic training. Remarks that if he had gone to Canada or stayed in the England, he would have had his wings by then. Describes his visit to New Orleans. Mentions meeting a lady from Scotland who…
Fragment of letter and transcript
Handwritten letter torn in half. Written from Tuscaloosa, tells of family Burt sending chocolate and fruit. Goes on with activities including going solo. Mentions visiting Birmingham and writes about camp and accommodation. Catches up with family…
Letter from Bob Greer to his mother
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Sorry about having to use airgraph but also does not have much news as he included most in previous letter. Was not about when chocolate turned up but asks to be sent any magazines that turn up. Comments on their latest news from home. Mentions…