City, State: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Comments: I just went through the VR-24 scrapbook...Wow...My Father, ATC Billy R. McKinnies sure looked sharp. Dad passed away in 2001 and is now in Arlington. I recognized some of my Father's friends, "Pappy Payne", "Pete Owens", "KC Marks" (passed 2012). I was recently "cleaning up" storage at home...found a plaque given to my Father with a copy of the Lyautey Log. On it, my Father was awarded the first Air Crew Wings in VR-24! I am the eldest son of Billy, Mom, Lucienne is residing in an independent senior center. As you may or may not know, Mom's family (from Kenitra) owned the Hotel Continental which was managed by my grandmother and Uncle "Lou-Lou". It was located across the "Marchez" and...police HQ. I recall living there as well as in Rota, Spain for eight fantastic years. Could not think of any other place to grow up. It was great. VR-24, the "World's Biggest Little Airline" sure does have a nice history...all because of the brave guys who served, protected and gave so much. To all of you, thank you and God Bless.
City, State: Florida Comments: John Mishler or anyone else...Please communicate with me via my E-Mail: fourhopalongs@hotmail.com Thanks Jim
City, State: Tiger, GA Comments: KEN CRESWELL... hey buddy! I saw your old post from 2009 so I hope we can connect! Been a LONG time!
City, State: Tiger, GA Comments: Hi everyone. RM3 Ty Alexander, served as Assistant Squadron Duty Officer (ASDO) 1970-73. First at Rota and moved with the squadron to Naples with the relocation of command. Served briefly under Commander Bascom, then Commander Hartung. Good memories.
City, State: Daphne, Alabama Comments: In 1985 the VR-24 reunion was held in Pensacola. I lived in Florida then, and it was great seeing old shipmates from Port Lyautey and the Naples detachment. The Ready Room was at the Pensacola Hilton, and all other events conducted at the base (Golf, Banquet and trips to the Aviation Meuseum. Along with the beach and great resturants, it was a great location. I now live abour 50 miles from Pensacola, and am curious if there are enough shipmates from all periods of Squadron history, who might want to meet and plan a reunion such as I described from 1985? send me an e-mail and let me know. Darrell Brock CPO/Ret. (1954-57).
City, State: Mount Pleasant, WI Comments: It is interesting that so many others look at their time in VR24 the same way that I do. I was an AMS in Rota from late 1970 until we moved the C2s to Naples where I worked as a plane captain and then as an AMS3 in the airframes shop. I bought Doggy Dawsons old VW Dutch Army bus when he left, I loved that thing. What a great experience that was for a 17 year old. I really enjoyed working with all the great people and working hard to keep the planes running. Hanging out with George Cope, Bob Lakey, Mike Fineis, Spanky, Mike Juda, Bill&Gina, Larry Sellers, and so many others. Frankly I'm amazed we survived those long nights hard partying downtown and wandering around up in the alleys. I'll never forget the great times we had.
City, State: Pensacola Florida Comments: Hi Wayne, Ron, Steve and Suzie enjoyed your posts, good to see some of the people for our group. Yes the Tokyo Bar was our place during 69 -71 time frame and could not have wish for a better time in my life! All those bike rides to T town were great, wish we could go back in time and do it again. I even still have my old Triumph sitting in the garage, have not ridden it for years just can't part with it. Take care wishing everyone all the best in the new year. Steve and Vicki going on 41 years this April
City, State: Knoxville,Tn. Comments: stationed in Rota 1970-1973, remember Tom Minor,Tom Rankin,Mike Kelly, I married and still married to that pretty Spanish lady,Maria,I crashed on BSA going to Termolinas,please drop me a line if you have time.
Comments: Anyone around from Port Lyautey/London 1950/1952?
City, State: Lafayette,Louisiana Comments: posted more photos at Vr-24 facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/36191840845/ All the Best Chris |
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