Hi,
My favourite here is the Grumman TBF Avenger. It was an inspired design, despite being the heaviest single engine combat aircraft of WWII. It "flew like a truck", and one of the drivers was President George Bush Snr, who was shot down in this type. Another notable WWII veteran in the Avenger was Paul Newman.
http://www.desktopjazz.co.uk/wallpap...rs%20Zeros.jpg
It is also the aircraft type flown by the well known "Flight 19" in the Bermuda Triangle.
Cheers