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 USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39). 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 – 01 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