| Sir Robert Freer | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 1, 1923 |
| Died | 15 January 2012 (aged 88) |
| Place of birth | Darjeeling, British India |
| Place of death | Farnham, Surrey, England |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1944–1982 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Commands held |
No. 92 Squadron RAF Seletar No. 11 Group No. 18 Group |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation |
| Awards |
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert William George Freer GBE KCB (1 September 1923 – 15 January 2012) was a Royal Air Force officer who became Deputy Commander of RAF Strike Command.
RAF career[]
Educated at Gosport Grammar School, Freer joined the Royal Air Force during World War II and became a flying instructor.[1] He was given command of No. 92 Squadron in 1955[1] and became Station Commander of RAF Seletar in Singapore in 1963 during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.[2] 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.[1] He went on to be Air Officer Commanding No. 11 Group in 1972, Air Officer Commanding No. 18 Group in 1975 and Deputy Commander of RAF Strike Command in 1978.[1] His last appointment was as Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1980 before he retired in 1982.[1]
In retirement he became a Director of Rediffusion.[1] He died at home on 15 January 2012.[3]
Family[]
In 1950 he married Margaret Tinkler; they had one son and one daughter.[1]
References[]
External links[]
- Obituary in The Telegraph
- Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation - Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Freer
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