If I'd been a naval aviator, I'd want an F6F.
The Germans built some capable fights also, the FW-190D comes to mind. The Me-262 was ultra fast but limited in range. Many shot down were coming in for a landing, and many crashed on landing. The Soviet Yak-9 was credible. The Brit Spitfire was very maneuverable and lasted the entire war in various marks.
Early in the war, I probably would have chosen the Zero Sen, long range, good firepower, and very nimble, but no armor or self sealing tanks.