Second VA-45 (U.S. Navy)
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| Attack Squadron 45 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) AD-6 Skyraider as flown by VA-45 from 1954 onward | |
| Active | 1 September 1950 – 1 March 1958 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Nickname(s) | Blackbirds |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-1 Skyraider |
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 USS Lake Champlain. 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.[1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
- NAS Jacksonville – 1 Sep 1950
- NAAS Cecil Field – 18 Sep 1950
- NAS Jacksonville – 12 Oct 1952
