RANDOLPH AIR HERITAGE PARK

The Randolph Air Force Base Air Heritage Park was dedicated in March 1985 and completed in October 1988. 
The park includes seven trainer aircraft that are significant to the history of pilot training at Randolph Air Force Base, 
a dedicatory plaque and a granite bench dedicated to the members of Pilot Class 42-E. 
The air park is located across from the 12th Services Squadron on C Street East, 
just east of the Taj Mahal.
The inscription on the plaque states the purpose of the park: 
"Since its beginning in 1930, the mission of Randolph Air Force Base has been flight training." 
From this airfield, more than 125,000 flyers have mastered the art of flight 
and have gone on to create the heritage of airpower and the legacy of the Air Force. 
This park is dedicated to the men and women who made the accomplishment of that mission possible." 
The plaque was dedicated by General Andrew P. Iosue, Air Training Command commander, in March 1985.
The Pilot Class 43-E Bench was dedicated May 24, 1993. The words on the bench state: 
"In memory of those who have gone before, from those who will follow. Pilot Class 43-E 
(Army Air Force Gulf Coast Command) graduated May 24, 1943. 
We were the last cadet class to train at Randolph AFB" 
The training aircraft on display in the park are described briefly by a memorial plaque 
in front of each aircraft. 
North American T-6 Texan 
A versatile trainer used in primary flying training and Central Instructor School at Randolph AFB from 1943 to 1951.
Speed: 210 mph Weight: 5,617 pounds
Range: 770 miles Service ceiling: 23,000 feet

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