2466th Air Force Reserve Training Center
Operator Identification
United States of America
TYPE: USAF unit
IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil
HEADQUARTERS: Atterbury AAB / Atterbury AFB / Bakalar AFB, IN
FORMER NAME: Nil
SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil
Operator History
The 2466th Air Reserve Flying Center was activate at Atterbury AFB, IN (later Bakalar AFB) from July 1947 to July 1959. There were 48 Commandos, 3 Beechcraft C-45s and 3 Douglas C-47s stationed at the base during this period.
Between July 1949 and February 1951, it trained the 434th Troop Carrier Wing.
Commando Operations
July 1947 to July 1959
The 2466th AFRTC operated 48 Commandos.
Commandos Operated
- Curtiss C-46A-5-CK Commando: 43-46977
- Curtiss C-46A-20-CU Commando: 41-24664
- Curtiss TC-46A-40-CU Commando: 42-107320
- Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96565, 42-96703
- Curtiss TC-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96720
- Curtiss TC-46A-55-CK Commando: 43-47185
- Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando: 44-77532, 44-77650
- Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando: 44-78153
Last edited: 02/05/2024