Random idea: RAF PR conversion of P-43, maybe in PR Blue such as below:
![](http://img.wp.scn.ru/camms/ar/52/pics/9_294.jpg)
![](http://www.wardrawings.be/WW2/Images/2-Airplanes/Allies/3-UK/05-Reconnaissance-Liaison/Supermarine-Spitfire-PRMk1c/p1.jpg)
One could say that in 1941, the RAF, eager to take any fighters takes on a small batch of P-43s. Deciding they are not suitable as fighters they are converted to recon birds taking advantage of their altitude performance.