During the annual Springboard operation, VP-45 set a record by flying 553 operational hours. The record was set with only ten aircraft, instead of the usual twelve.

Springboard, conducted near San Juan, lasted ten days. All seaplane squadrons under ComAirLant took part. Operating aboard the USS Currituck (AV-7), an "E" winning seaplane tender, gave each P5M Marlin squadron a chance to gear itself to advance seaplane operations.

According to VP-45, the squadron has flown more hours and has maintained a higher monthly aircraft availability than any other seaplane squadron this competitive year. It holds first place for seaplane safety records of ComAirLant and a high reenlistment record.

Based at Naval Station Bermuda, Cdr. E. W. Pollard is CO of VP-45.