Operating from the British carrier
HMS Glory (1951), this Sea Fury leaves the flight deck with a load of rockets
destined to pummel the communist forces. Descending from the famous Hawker
Hurricane, the Sea Fury was at the pinnacle of prop driven fighter development.
Capable of speeds up to 460 mph, the Sea Fury was employed in Korea as
a fighter-bomber. Able to carry up to one ton of under wing ordnance, the
Hawker was a valuable addition to the U.N.'s combat power. Britain was
not the only user of the Sea Fury in Korea, as the Royal Australian Navy
operated the type from the HMAS Sydney (805 and 808 Squadrons). Despite being
more that 200 mph slower than the MiG-15, the Sea Fury was still a dangerous foe
if the jet found itself low and slow. On August 9, 1952, Lt. Peter Carmichael flying
with 802 Squadron from HMS Ocean, engaged and shot down a communist MiG when its
pilot made the mistake of trying to slug it out with the Sea Fury at speeds where
the MiG surrendered its performance advantage.
