Clark Air Base

Clark Air Base is a former U.S. Air Force base on Luzon Island in the Philippines. It's proper name is Clark Special Economic Zone. It is near the city of Angeles in the province of Pampanga and about 40 miles (60 km) northwest of Manila.

Related Topics:
U.S. Air Force - Luzon Island - Philippines - Angeles - Pampanga - Manila

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Clark Air Base was arguably the most urbanized military facility in history, and was the largest American base overseas. The base was converted into a special economic zone after the American military left the Philippines in 1992.

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The base was the location of the Far East Air Force's 4th Composite Group. Located at {{coor dm|15|11|N|120|33|E|}}, altitude 478 ft (146 m), Clark Air Base was an American military facility from 1903 to 1991. The base covered 14.3 square miles (37 km²) with a military reservation extending north that covered another 230 square miles (596 km²).

Related Topics:
Far East Air Force - 4th Composite Group - 1903 - 1991

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At its peak around 1990, it had a permanent population of 15,000. The base was a stronghold of American forces during the end of World War II, and until 1975, it was a backbone of logistical support during the Vietnam War.

Related Topics:
World War II - Vietnam War

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