After closure of RAF Hendon, VR-24, supported by FASRON 200, began operations into Blackbush, about forty miles west of London. To meet CINCNELM "rapid response" mission to provide the Admiral transportation, VR-24 had to maintain a flight crew in "readiness" locally. Flight crews were allowed to rent flats in London. This arrangement continued through the Fall of 1960 when all flight crews were withdrawn, much to the regret of those who had flown the twce-week "London Runs". The photos on this page were contributed by Bill MIller who served in Port Lyautey from 1958-1961.