Moving the argument away from picking a particular pilot, there is also the matter of "why the Spitfire"? As has already been mentioned by others, much as the Spitfire was a superb aircraft, it was not the only type which flew in the Battle, and indeed the Hurricane had a higher proportion of kills. This is a fact which I am sure all on here know, but if we are talking about "engaging public attention" then this poll only serves to reinforce the erroneous public perception that it was the Spitfire which won the Battle.