Neither answer is correct, Sir; but here's another clue to reward your participation. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. The genesis of this aircraft was an attempt to follow the research and designs of a noted aerodynamic pioneer.
2. It was designed by another noted, and very successful, aerodynamicist.
3. It set multiple world records when it was introduced.
4. Yet it was actually used for a rather short time.
5. And, it never entered combat.
6. It was the first of its type to hold an outright speed record.
7. And, it set another record.
8. It was the first aircraft of its service to surpass an aeronautic landmark.
9. Yet, despite all these records and landmark achievements, it remained in service for a short time.
10. It was the last produced by an iconic name in aviation, before that company combined with another aviation giant.
11. Its profile was, although not unique, very distinctive.
12. For that reason, and several others, it was very well known at the time.
13. It was named for a fish.