British Empire Staff Cars

[Alex]

Bill Murray's story about the USMC model A reminds me of the arangement at R.A.F. station Northolt in west London where for many years the Station commander's official vehicle was a black london taxi. I don't know if this is still the case or even when this tradition was begun? It was there when I attended a camp there as a cadet in about 1980 and was still in service on my return to the station as a serving officer years later. Any one know more?