No correct answers thus far. Here's a (somewhat late) afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
- This little known and unheralded aircraft was a true wonder. It was designed to fulfill a variety of roles; and to do all of them well.
- It succeeded in doing exactly that. And much, much more.
- All the more surprising, it was designed and built by a company which hadn’t produced an aircraft of its general type for a very long time.
- Only prototypes were produced, because, in the end, it was decided it simply wasn’t needed.
- Despite that fact, it was a truly marvelous aircraft. Had it been placed in production, it would have been a clear advance on every aircraft of its type in existence.
- Somehow, it was never given an official name.