Most underated fighter

[Oreo]

Originally Posted by Thorlifter

Another plane to consider was the Curtis SB2C Helldiver.

Except that isn't a fighter. Lol.

[ponsford]

Taking into account the initial poster’s criteria of “A, it was a good machine, and B, people popularly dismiss it as being no good”, combined with the sentiments expressed in the “Most overrated fighter” thread, I am inclined to think the most underrated fighter on this forum (as well as other aviation forums I’ve seen) is none other than the P-51. I find it odd that it’s not listed in this poll.

[Oreo]

Originally Posted by ponsford

Taking into account the initial poster’s criteria of “A, it was a good machine, and B, people popularly dismiss it as being no good”, combined with the sentiments expressed in the “Most overrated fighter” thread, I am inclined to think the most underrated fighter on this forum (as well as other aviation forums I’ve seen) is none other than the P-51. I find it odd that it’s not listed in this poll.

You speak tongue in cheek. The P-51 has been crowned the UBER fighter of all WWII by the popular mob, therefore it cannot be under rated unless you think (ha, ha, ha, good joke) that even as its spot as #1 in popular opinion, that it deserves EVEN MORE praise, honor, and attention. Now, we all know it is a good plane, but it is NOT under-appreciated. Nice try. We appreciate your attempt at humor. You probably drive Ford products too, no doubt.