NAS Cubi Point, Republic of the Philipines Patch Handle Heritage Air Wings Aircraft Base C.O.s Events Awards Photos Off-Duty Album (empty) The Squadron Duty Officer (SDO), is the unit's contact point. They maintain unit rosters, help old friends link up, coordinate with unit reunions, and gather unit information. View the SDO List. The Association is particularly interested in your Skyhawk related information and photos, and will gladly accept information about all eras of the unit. e-Mail the Association Webmaster. AND we welcome "anyone with an interest" in the Skyhawk to JOIN The Skyhawk Association. Patch No additional info yet. Back to Table of Contents Handle No additional info yet. Back to Table of Contents Heritage 1945 post WWII: Naval Advance Unit No.6 established at Subic Bay. 1951: Navy Seabees begin construction of Cubi Point air strip. 24 NOV 1992: The Amercian Flag is lowered and Cubi Point is turned over to the Phillipine governement. Back to Table of Contents Air Wings VC-5 Detachment. Back to Table of Contents Aircraft 196x: VC-5 Detachment Skyhawks. 16 October 1959 - - Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk * 9 March 1965- - - - Douglas A4D-2N (A-4C) Skyhawk * 13 January 1964 - - Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk * 3 November 1968 - - Douglas A-4F Skyhawk * November 30, 1962 The A4D-2 designation changed to A-4B The A4D-2N designation changed to A-4C The A4D-5 designation changed to A-4E A-4 Skyhawk aircraft assigned to this base Back to Table of Contents Commanding Officers No info yet. Back to Table of Contents Events 1947 Military Bases Agreement establishes pernamanet military presence in the Phillipines. 1951 Construction started on the air strip. 25 JUL 1956 First landing at Cubi Strip 1964 NAS Cubi Point begins serving as the primary maintenance, repair and supply center for the 400 carrier based aircraft of the Seventh Fleet's carrier force during the Vietnam War. 1979 Military Bases Agreement of 1947 is amended to change the status of Cubi Point and other military installations in the Phillipines. 15 JUN 1991 Mount Pinatubu explodes and covers Cubi Point with volcanic ash. 24 NOV 1992 USS Belleau Wood is the last American War Ship to leave the Naval Base, ending 94 years of military presence in the Phillipines. Back to Table of Contents Awards No info yet. Back to Table of Contents Sources Nonr to date Return To The Navy Unit Main Page