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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.
United States Army Air Forces certificate
Made out to Robert Francis Greer that he had completed a course of pilot training at Turner Field, Georgia.
Love poem
No attribution or title. Six or so verse poem starts "Where are you",
Part of letter
Single page without salutation or signature. Mentions coming home and catches up with news. Asks for spare coupons.
Poem
Untitled three verse poem.
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.
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.
Robert Greer’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book 2
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st April 1943 until 20th March 1945 . Initially a pilot instructor with the United States Army Air Force. Posted to No 31 Personnel Depot in Canada prior to departing to the United Kingdom in September…
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 to Bob Greer from Kathlyn Loosier
Writes from United States to RAF Aqir. Comments on mail. Writes of her activities and teaching school. Part of letter missing
School certificate - Robert Francis Greer
Notes subject passed with credit in seven subjects. From Presto Catholic College.
Portrait of a woman
Full face portrait of a woman. Captioned 'Love Faye'. Stamp on reverse photographer in Orlando, Florida.
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 Air Ministry to Robert Greer's father
Confirms telegram which informed him that his son was missing in action as a result of air operations om 22/23 March 1945. His son was pilot of a Liberator set out to attack marshalling yards in Villach Austria.
Letter from Francis
Adds to previous letter. Mentions studying, life and radio. Asks how long mail takes. No news of note and mentions letter from friend.
Letter from Francis
Writes about studying and her activities. Catches up with news of family, friends and acquaintances. Mentions problems with budget, with writing often and plan to solve. Asks when his birthday was.
Letter from Bob Greer to his parents and transcript
Writes of exams and leave. Mentions he received parcels ok. Mentions party and food improving.