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Brewster Buffalo
Some years ago Lakenheath has one (G model 24434) and there was another at Upper Heyford (G model 24428) ..not sure where they are now..
Oftten 'gate guards' are painted with numbers that are NOT the actual number of the airframe.
Research shows 62-4434 was shot down over Laos with the pilot ejecting. The pilot died enroute after being rescued.
4428 started off as an -F but was converted to a G. The last listing is the gate guard at Croughton. No combat history found but if it was a G it is very unlikely it sat on the sidelines.
Here is a picture of 4428 and it appears she served with the GA ANG.
http://www.cybermodeler.net/aircraft...105g_24428.jpg