Attack Squadron 45 (VA-45)

Established as Torpedo Squadron SEVENTY FIVE (VT-75) on 1 Jun 1945. Redesignated Attack Squadron FOUR B (VA-4B) on 15 Nov 1946. Redesignated Attack Squadron FORTY FIVE (VA-45) on 1 Sep 1948. Disestablished on 8 Jun 1950. The first squadron to be assigned the VA-45 designation.

Deployments:
13 Sep 1948-23 Jan 1949, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42), CVG-4, Douglas AD-1 Skyraider, Mediterranean Cruise
6 Jan 1950-23 May 1950, CVG-4 USS Midway (CVB 41), CVG-4, Douglas AD-1 Skyraider, Mediterranean Cruise

Insignia approved by CNO on 15 Apr 1949.