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. Home port assignments. The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: Aircraft Assignment. The squadron first received the following aircraft in the months shown: Second VA-45 (U.S. Navy) Second