VA145

Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145), known as the "Swordsmen," was a United States Navy attack squadron established in 1949. The squadron operated a series of aircraft, including the A-1 Skyraider and later the A-6 Intruder, conducting attack missions from aircraft carriers. VA-145 saw extensive combat during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing close air support, interdiction, and strike missions. The unit was decommissioned in 1993, concluding over four decades of distinguished service.