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    NAS Olongapo (NAS Cubi Point) Zambales | Luzon Philippines
Location
NAS Olongapo was located at Olongapo in Zambales Province  on Luzon in the Philippines. Borders Subic Bay to the west.

Construction
Built by the US Navy prior to the war as a seaplane base and Navy facility. In early 1927, a Marine Corps squadron was sent here from Orote Point to patrol the coast of China at the start of the Chinese Civil War.

Wartime History
During 1942, captured by the Japanese. During 1945 liberated by the U.S. Army.

Today
Used by the US Navy until 1992. Today, it is a hub port for FedEx Asia.

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Last Updated
July 19, 2024

 

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