Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.