When the Korean War broke out in 1950, the Sea Fury was the Fleet Air Arm's leading single-seat fighter, and it fought with great distinction during the conflict. On 9 August 1952 a Flight of Sea Furies from 802 squadron one MiG 15 and badly damaged two others without incurring any damage to their own aircraft, even though the MiG’s had a 200 m.p.h speed advantage.
Ook in dienst geweest bij de MLD.
Twee verschillend uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- Versie A: Royal Navy Historic Flight, Royal naval Air station Yeovilton, Somerset, UK, Februari 2008.
- Versie B:No.802 Naval Air squadron, H.M.S. Ocean, Korea, August 1952.
Onderdelen: 44
Afmeting:
- Lengte: 156mm
- spanwijdte: 162mm
Humbrol kleuren; (MM= Modelmaster / REV= Revell )
Versie A & B;
- 19 Gloss Bright Red = MM1590 / REV31
- 24 Matt Yellow = MM1569
- 56 Metallic Aluminium = MM1781 / REV99
- 90 Matt Beige Green
Versie B;
- 123 Satin Extra Dark Grey
