2596th Air Force Reserve Training Center

Operator Identification

Unknown dates

United States of America

TYPE: USAF unit

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Hensley Field, TX

FORMER NAME: Nil

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

Operator History

The 2596^th Air Force Reserve Training Center, headquartered at Hensley Field, Dallas, TX was the parent unit for the 448^th Fighter Bomber Wing, which included the 711^th Fighter Bomber Squadron. It trained the latter during its transition from the F-80 Shooting Star to the F-86 Sabre.

Commando Operations

1950's

Commandos Operated

Curtiss C-46A-5-CK Commando: 43-47014
Curtiss C-46A-41-CU Commando: 42-107312
Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96704
Curtiss TC-46D-10-CU Commando: 44-77674, 44-77878, 44-77702

Last edited: 26/05/2024