Second VA-45, nicknamed the Blackbirds, was an Attack Squadron of the United States Navy. The squadron was established on 1 September 1950. On 13 June 1953, the squadron flew its first combat operation while deployed to Korea aboard . It was disestablished on 1 March 1958. It was the second squadron to be designated VA-45, the first VA-45 was disestablished on 8 June 1950.
Home port assignments The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: NAS Jacksonville – 1 Sep 1950 NAAS Cecil Field – 18 Sep 1950 NAS Jacksonville – 12 Oct 1952
Aircraft assignment The squadron first received the following aircraft in the months shown: AD-2 Skyraider – Sep 1950 AD-4 Skyraider – Feb 1952 AD-6 Skyraider – Jun 1954
See also Attack aircraft History of the United States Navy List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
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