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Hawker Sea Fury service in the Korean War

The Fleet Air Arm's Hawker Sea Furies performed well in Korea and achieved victories over jet fighters.

Question

Did the Royal Navy operate Sea Furies in the Korean War, and how did they perform?

Short answer

Yes. They performed well, and Sea Furies shot down jet fighters.

Notes

The Fleet Air Arm operated Hawker Sea Furies during the Korean War. They performed well in combat, and Sea Furies shot down jet fighters. The brief exchange captures the continued value of a late piston-engine carrier fighter in the jet age.