Only one clue today. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This Army aircraft was not a direct copy, but was in most respects very similar to an aircraft operated by an ally.
2. Certainly, it was directly compared to the other aircraft during testing and acceptance.
3. And it looked much like the other aircraft.
4. And it flew much the same.
5. Almost all nation’s armies had aircraft that were quite similar in their flight characteristics.
6. And used for much the same purposes.
7. Our subject aircraft was used in a variety of roles, as were most similar aircraft.
8. Its payload was small; only a few hundred pounds.
9. Crew of two.
10. Single radial engine.
11. Some variants were equipped with arrestor hooks.
12. Armament was light; a single .303 machine gun.