An interesting topic that will go on as time does and everybody throwing their ideas into the arena!
Well as a fly in the ointment and not really a fighter as such although more than able to hold its own was the Mosquito
Able to cope with whatever adaptions that were needed wether it was a nightfighter ground attack recon its done it all and came back at nearly the same speed as the slower fighters on one engine and also able to withstand an incredible amount of damage...........
Ok Ok its not a fighter
So its the Spitfire then!!!
Not that I am biased living surrounded by 11 Group fighter stations like Biggin Hill Redhill and Kenley