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Hawker Fury - Sea Fury prototype
Hawker Fury / Sea Fury prototype serial number not known the early prototypes and production aircraft had 4-bladed Rotol propellers. This is one of the prototype which had non-folding wings
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: Image Title: Hawker Sea Fury Prototype - A Pioneering Jet Age Design This evocative photograph captures the essence of innovation and progress as it showcases one of the earliest prototypes of the Hawker Sea Fury, a groundbreaking British naval fighter aircraft from the post-World War II era. The exact serial number of this particular prototype is unknown, but it is distinctly identified by its non-folding wings and four-bladed Rotol propeller. The Sea Fury was a significant development from the Hawker Fury, which was a piston-engine fighter that saw action during the war. The Sea Fury represented a leap forward into the jet age, with its powerful Armstrong Siddeley Derwent engine providing impressive thrust and performance. The aircraft was designed primarily for the Royal Navy, with the capability to operate from aircraft carriers and provide effective air defense against aerial threats. The Sea Fury prototype in this image underwent extensive testing and development, paving the way for the production model that would enter service in 1947. Its sleek lines, powerful engine, and advanced features were a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of the Hawker Aircraft Company. The Sea Fury would go on to serve with various navies around the world, including the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy, until the late 1950s. This photograph is a reminder of the pioneering spirit that drove the development of the jet age and the remarkable aircraft that emerged from it. The Sea Fury prototype stands as a symbol of progress and innovation, a testament to the vision and determination of the engineers and designers who brought it to life. Image ID: MEV000292 Courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library / Bridgeman Images. Rights managed.
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