Fuerza Aerea Mexicana
Operator Identification
June 1913 to present
Mexico
TYPE: Air force
IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil
HEADQUARTERS: Mexico City
FORMER NAME: Nil
FATE: Active
Operator History
The Mexican Air Force was founded on 5 February 1915 as the Arma de Aviacion Militar. Most of the interwar period was spent fighting rebellions and various territorial conflicts within Mexico. The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana took an active part in the Pacific War, flying alongside Allied forces. After World War II, and even more so in recent years, it focused its activities on observation and ground attack duties.
Commando Operations
Unknown dates
The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana never purchased a Commando. However, it did operate a single Commando that had been seized in Arriaga carrying contraband.
Commandos Operated
- Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando: TEC-6047
Last edited: 14/09/2020