Served in VR24 Port Lyautey and Hendon, London, from 1948 into 1950 when I returned to the States.  Was part of the Berlin Airlift.   My rank was AMM 1st Class and I was always flying and repairing "my" plane.  My radio operators name was Brown and my pilots name was Lt. Lewis J. Pappas.  We had a great time and I'll always remember.  Previously I had been in Port Lyautey as a turret gunner during  WWII.  I'm 82 years old now and have many health problems that the VA here in West Palm Beach takes care of.  If my health allows, I'd like to attend the Pensacola Reunion.      

served naples  vr24 56 57 air cargo  air logistics  air crew  looking back on that great duty ive been wondering how many old shipmates are still around.  like to hear from any. looking for don kincaid  larry sigman  angel ciccone  and others.

Last year Bill Noland came to visit Vicki and I, and the year before we took a cruise to the Caribbean and had a ball. If your on this site then you have seen that VR-24 is having a reunion this year. Would love to see some of the old gang again.

Take care, Steve and Vicki

I sereved in VR24 Port Lyautey and VR24/25 Hendon 1951/53. I remember some great times with some great guys. I's like to hear from any of you.

I reported to VR-24 at Naples in July 1971 as an AEC and departed in July 1974 as an AECS. I never worked so hard during my 30 year career as I did during those three years. The squadron was always undermanned and over taxed but some how got the job done. I remember the aircraft losses during the period but not in the same manner as indicated on this web site. The most enjoyable times were the detachments. The most memorable being a C1A engine change at Tunis, Tunisia. I was at Soudha Bay, Crete, when the C-2A crashed into the sea. A crew of 22 men including an AK and an AZ maintained all of the squadron C-2s on that detachment for more than three weeks.

Greetings, I was based at Rota (VR-24) from Dec. 68 thru April 71. I don't see many postings from that time period, although I have made contact with a few friends. During my tour of duty I was assigned to the airframes shop as AMS, Also as a C-130 Load master  for most of 1969 and the first half of 1970. Worked with a lot of great folks on C2-A,C-130 and C-118. I saw many great cities of Europe and had many life changing experiences while there. Bought a motorcycle in 1970 and added another dimension to the VR-24 experience by having the freedom to tour the region of Andalucia.  Went back in 93 and again last Sept; couldn't believe the changes. I would be interested to hear from anyone during that period.

Hi. I served with VR-24 from1964 to 1966,it was my first time away from home and boy did i learn a lot there  .I am interested in the reunion in November Ed Perkins

Hi Dick, The new guest book looks fine. Much easier on me eyes. I am still looking for Medical Staff fro Port Lyautey 1951-1953. Some day I hope to make contact with some of the old Crew. Jim Touhey, HM2 AC USN.