Sea Fury prototype

[72modeler]

I think you might have seen this one, but it is such a gorgeous airplane, and one of my all-time favorites, I wanted to post it for those of you that haven't seen one of the best single-engined naval fighters of all time, and in my opinion, in the most beautiful scheme!

Mike

 

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Hawker-Fury-FB11/4423135/L?qsp=eJwljbEOwjAMRH8F3dwFkDpkAyTEBgM/YCVWW7WQyDEqUdV/xw3bu2frboGPb%2BWvPktiOGQm8T0aJBJ6ZbgFI5c5SjDGjeaRZXf9SNle%2BqjxQspdtOwObYMcRc/GCKZP3nNSDvj7uwSW7cTZ14HOBvcGLI/KOLbmw5DTRLWDlYYJ6/oDXSg3PQ%3D%3D

[RidgeRunner]

I agree, Mike. She's a stunner, isn't she. The Fury/Sea Fury is a beautiful machine to see and hear (when with an original Centaurus). A friend of mine (Norman Lees) sadly passed on now, flew the Sea Fury as well as the P-51, and others. He always said it was great to fly. I remember he ferried one across the Pond and on arrival in the UK did a low overshoot at Gatwick. Magnificent ;). RIP, Norman

 

Martin

[72modeler]

6 hours ago, RidgeRunner said:

I agree, Mike. She's a stunner, isn't she. The Fury/Sea Fury is a beautiful machine to see and hear (when with an original Centaurus). A friend of mine (Norman Lees) sadly passed on now, flew the Sea Fury as well as the P-51, and others. He always said it was great to fly. I remember he ferried one across the Pond and on arrival in the UK did a low overshoot at Gatwick. Magnificent ;). RIP, Norman

 

Martin

Martin,

 

Speaking of stunning...two very similar approaches; pack the biggest, highest-horsepower radial into the smallest airframe! From the airshow pilots I  have talked to, they are both a delight to fly. Enjoy, my friend!

Mike

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTThldvjt4E

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKj_Pknm3wk