I understand that the best thing about democracy is that everyone gets to vote. I also understand that the worst thing about democracy is that everyone gets to vote. In this context, I bet 80% of the players don't really understand the relative historical significance of the aircraft. They are gamers - much more concerned about lowering their scores and taking bases than in the actual aircraft. Therefore, they tend to pick the bestest, fastest aircraft they can find. I had to argue with a guy who wanted the G.55 over the Ki-43 in the original poll. Silly really.
We've lost the chance at the Ki-43 (Japan's #1 scoring fighter of WWII) and the Beaufighter (fought in every theatre - more than 6,000 built) in favor of more shiny, sparkly aircraft that were much less significant. Of course, there is a case for the Meteor. The Yak-3 is a popular choice only because of its performance. Of course, the Russkis built thousands of them - but the existing Yak 9 is almost the same plane. Visually, I bet 99% of players couldn't tell the Yak 3 and the Yak 9 apart. The Me-410 will prove highly vulnerable in the main arena - and it wasn't that significant with only 1,200 built. It entered squadron service in July 1943 and was switched to reconnaisance duties in mid-1944.
I say, scrap democracy and bring in a HTC dictatorship! Let the enthusiasts pick the planes and I'll be happy.