The Hawker Sea Fury – Real to Replica Red Series No.16

By Paul Bradley with Andy Evans Phoenix Scale Publications 

A Legendary Naval Fighter, Captured in Depth

The Hawker Sea Fury stands as one of the most iconic piston‑engine fighters ever built—fast, elegant, and formidable. Designed in the final years of the Second World War and entering service shortly after, it became the last propeller‑driven fighter to serve with the Royal Navy. Despite missing wartime combat, the Sea Fury quickly proved its worth in global service, from the Korean War—where it famously held its own against MiG‑15 jets—to the Bay of Pigs Invasion, where Cuban Sea Furies saw intense action.

Developed from Hawker’s “Light Tempest Fighter” concept, the Sea Fury shared lineage with the Tempest but introduced major refinements: a lighter airframe, redesigned wings, and the powerful Bristol Centaurus radial engine. Armed with four Hispano V cannon and capable of operating from carriers or land bases, it became a favourite of air arms across Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Iraq, Burma, Egypt, West Germany, and more.

Even after its military retirement in the late 1950s, the Sea Fury lived on—many aircraft transitioned into civilian hands, where they continue to fly today as heritage warbirds and air‑racing legends.

What’s Inside This Book

Real to Replica Red Series No.16: The Hawker Sea Fury delivers a rich, modeller‑focused exploration of this iconic aircraft. It’s an ideal reference for anyone building the type in any scale.

✔️ Three concise historical chapters

Covering the Sea Fury’s development, operational service, and global operators.

✔️ 24-page walkaround section

High‑quality detail photography of preserved aircraft—perfect for super‑detailers.

✔️ Three appendixes packed with reference material

• Selected illustrations from the original pilot’s notes
• A complete list of all 27+ Royal Navy Sea Fury units
• A full breakdown of Sea Fury variants, supported by colour profiles

✔️ Dedicated modelling section

A standout feature for scale modellers, including:

• 1:48 Trumpeter build
• 1:48 Airfix build
• An exclusive build of the upcoming DBMK 1:32 multimedia Sea Fury test shot
• Coverage of Aerocraft Models resin upgrades for the engine and spinner

This combination of historical insight, technical reference, and hands‑on modelling inspiration makes it one of the most complete Sea Fury guides available.

Pub Mar 2026

140 Pages