This original artwork by aviation artist, Keith Hall, is titled 'Sea Fury Over Korea' and depicts WJ 232 flown by Lt Peter Carmichael in his aircraft that was part of 802 Sqn Fleet Air Arm that was onboard H.M.S. Ocean off the coast of Korea.

ea Fury Over Korea. Original Aviation Art Work By Aviation Artist Keith Hall

Who allegedly shot down a Mig 15 jet fighter?

In 1952, the first Chinese MiG-15 jet fighters appeared. On 8 August 1952, Lieutenant Peter "Hoagy" Carmichael, of 802 Squadron, flying Sea Fury WJ232 from HMS Ocean, was credited with shooting down a MiG-15, marking him as one of only a few pilots of a propeller-driven aircraft to shoot down a jet during the Korean War. The engagement occurred when Sea Furies and Fireflies were bounced by eight MiG-15s, during which one Firefly was badly damaged while the Sea Furies escaped unharmed. Some sources claim that this is

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