"Orion's Game" An Original Oil Painting by Peter Wenman

Welcome

This is the official website of the PATRON FOUR FIVE Association, an incorporated organization whose membership is open to any and all former members of VP-45, VP-205, VP-MS-5, VP-45 (PBY), current Patrol Squadron Forty-Five active-duty members and others with various connections to the squadron. While this website is NOT officially associated with the active duty squadron, VP-45, it is for the general benefit of current and future association members and any others who might be interested in the "World Famous Pelicans" of Patrol Squadron FORTY-FIVE.

Our Mission:

To provide a wealth of information about arguably the most outstanding U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron in history and to allow an avenue for former shipmates to reconnect and re-establish friendships. Additionally, this Association and its website will publish a biannual newsletter, preserve a written squadron history, provide association members (who have as a common bond active duty or interest in VP-45) a means to promote camaraderie by holding biennial reunions for members and will, lastly, perform other functions as defined by the Association's elected officers. All site visitors are cordially invited to peruse this website at their leisure.

Membership:

Open to anyone who has served or is currently serving in Patrol Squadron FORTY-FIVE. (Associate memberships are available for other interested parties). Dues for membership are $15 for 1 year, $65 for 5 years, or $300 for life - payable by 31 December on year dues expire. 

Next Reunion: Mobile, Alabama - October 18-21, 2012

For More Info, Click Here: 2012 Reunion Info