Second VA-45 (U.S. Navy)

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

References