WI: British Air Force Equivalent to P-51
First off, in case i have overlooked something, did the British have an equivalent to the P-51 for the long range fighter escort role? If not could the British Air Force have produced an equivalent?
The British Fairey Firefly seems to have a similar range to the early P-51's but is naval oriented. The late model Spitfires maybe equal the P-51 in combat but don't have the long range. Did any other planes that had the potential to equal the P-51 in range and overall effectiveness?