The Hawker Sea Fury was one of the final generations of high-performance piston-engined fighters to serve with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. Entering service after the Second World War, it combined a powerful Bristol Centaurus radial engine with the rugged construction required for aircraft carrier operations.
The Sea Fury saw combat during the Korean War, where Fleet Air Arm squadrons operated from British aircraft carriers. Its service marked the closing stages of the piston-engined naval fighter era before jet aircraft became dominant.
Discover the transition to naval jet aviation through our de Havilland Sea Vixen and Royal Navy Phantom FG.1 collections. Explore the carrier-based Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 or browse our wider Royal Navy Collection.
