About Robert Freer
Lived 1923 – 2012 (aged 88). Robert Freer was a British military officer.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert William George Freer, (1 September 1923 – 15 January 2012) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) officer who served as Deputy Commander of Strike Command from 1978 to 1979.
RAF career Educated at Gosport Grammar School, Freer joined the Royal Air Force during the Second World War and became a flying instructor. He was given command of No. 92 Squadron in 1955, He was made deputy director of Defence Plans in 1966, Deputy Commandant of the RAF Staff College, Bracknell in 1969 and Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Near East Air Force in 1971.
Family In 1950 he married Margaret Tinkler, daughter of John William Elkington of Ruskington Manor; they had one son and one daughter.
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Who was Robert Freer?
Royal Air Force air marshal (1923-2012)
When was Robert Freer born?
Robert Freer was born on 1 September 1923 in Darjeeling.
When did Robert Freer die?
Robert Freer died on 15 January 2012 in Farnham.
What was Robert Freer's occupation?
Robert Freer was a military officer.
What nationality was Robert Freer?
Robert Freer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Freer (RAF officer)
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