From the Flying Club to VC-8's ecletic mix of Navy prop, helo and jets, flying in Puerto Rico was always a thrill!

You can see St Thomas from your front yard -- and then sail there two days later!

Roosy Roads -- home of the VC-8 after hour Party 'Tails!

Roosey Roads - coral-rock roads, Bundy shopping, Officer's Beach, Puerca Point, living on base was unique

And when a Chief didn't save you, a shipmate probably did!

The Chiefs kept those nuggets and JO's out of trouble -- what did one do for you?

The wives (mostly) loved Roosy Roads -- tennis, ladies luncheons, HMS Pinafore parties, afternoon tea social...

Food stands, exploring Old San Juan, Condado nights, Puerto Rican roads 'wars'