Second VA-45 (U.S. Navy)
Second VA-45, nicknamed the Blackbirds, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. 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.The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:
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
