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. Length 156mm. Width 162mm.