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Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) is a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy. The squadron was established on 1 November 1942 and is based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Since 2014, VP-45 is equipped with the Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft.

Fully qualified and eager to deploy, VP-45 set a new precedent as the first East coast VP squadron to deploy to FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet. Simultaneously forward deployed in five countries, the...

Aug 11, 2024 · To provide a wealth of information about arguably the consistently most outstanding U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron in history and to allow an avenue for former shipmates to reconnect and re-establish friendships.

Redesignated Patrol Squadron FORTY-FIVE (VP-45) on 1 September 1948, the third squadron to be as-signed the VP-45 designation. The squadron’s first insignia was submitted to CNO for approval in January 1944, and was approved on 1 February. The central character of the design was a sea monster wrapping its coils around a helpless.

VPB-45 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) on 10 March 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 45 (VPB-45) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 5 June 1945. [1]

Oct 2, 2024 · Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, known as “The World Famous Pelicans,” is returning to Naval Air Station Jacksonville after a six-month deployment to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR).

Apr 18, 2017 · The "Pelicans" of Patrol Squadron 45 (VP-45) closed out a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations (AOO) as the last P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft returned to...

The squadron flew extensive search and rescue missions from Bermuda and Lajes, Azores. In December, 1968, VP-45 departed NAS Jacksonville, Florida for a six-month deployment in support of U. S. combat operations in Southeast Asia.

Oct 4, 2021 · VP-45, often referred to as “The World Famous Pelicans”, was an essential asset in 7th Fleet, accomplishing over 440 sorties, totaling 2,750 flight hours, leading to increased cooperation...