Catch22
Major
I personally think the actual type should have been operated in the war, including the version. I don't think the individual airframe should have to have operated since so many aircraft went surplus.
Some examples: An F4U-4 with a South American air force should count, an F4U-5 should not. P-51D should count, F-82 should not.
Some examples: An F4U-4 with a South American air force should count, an F4U-5 should not. P-51D should count, F-82 should not.