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2471st Air Force Reserve Training Center

Operator Identification

  Unknown dates

  United States of America


TYPE: USAF unit

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Chicago O'Hare, IL

FORMER NAME: Nil

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

The 2471st AFRTC trained the 437th Troop Carrier Wing between June 1949 and August 1950, and again after its return from Japan between June 1952 and November 1957.

Commando Operations

1950's

Commandos Operated

  • Curtiss C-46A-41-CU Commando: 42-107312
  • Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96727
  • Curtiss TC-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96767
  • Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando: 42-101095
  • Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando: 44-77560 (probable)

Last edited: 04/03/2024