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BREWSTER SB2A BUCCANEER

XSB2A-1 Buccaneer
(Model 340-7) Prototype, one built.

SB2A-2
(Model 340-20)Initial production, revised armament - non-folding wings. 80 built.

SB2A-3
(Model 340-26) Fitted with folding wings and arrestor hook for carrier operations. 60 built.

SB2A-4
(Model 340-17) Requisitioned aircraft built for Netherlands. 162 built.


A Brewster SB2A-4 Buccaneer in flight near Vero Beach, Fl in 1942/43.
[Source: U.S. Navy]

A-34 Bermuda
Designation for Lend Lease production for United Kingdom

Bermuda Mk.1
Model 340-14 production for United Kingdom. Turret replaced by flexible gun mounting. Originally 750 ordered, but only 468 were delivered.


FAA Brewster "Bermuda" FF741.
[Source: U.S. Navy]

R340
United States Army Air Force designation for Bermuda I aircraft not delivered to the United Kingdom and used as ground training airframes.


Sources:
Wikipedia

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