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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Training |
| Secondary Role: | |
| First Formed: | 1944 |
| Parent Unit: | Grupo de Escadrones |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
The unit was formed on 15.8.1944 at the small airport of Angel Adami from which flight operations commenced, with some PT-23A. In 1947 the new Base Aeronaval No.2 Capitan Carlos Curbelo became operational and the school moved to its present location.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild PT-23A | 3 | 1942 – 1959 | 201-203 |
| North American SNJ-4/5 Texan | 6/2 | 1949 – 1984 | 251-258 |
| Fairchild PT-26A | 1 | 1951 – 1965 | 204 |
| Beech TC-45H/J Expediter | 3/3 | 1961 – 1987 | 210-212,215-217 |
| Beech T-34A/B/C Turbo Mentor | 1/1/3 | 1981 – Present | 260,261,270-272 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Angel Adami AP/Melilla | 1944 – 1947 |
| Base Aeronaval Cap. Curbelo/Laguna del Sauce | 1947 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2006/2007 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.