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This design is based on Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 WJ232, flown by Lieutenant Peter “Hoagy” Carmichael of No. 802 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Ocean during the Korean War. The aircraft is associated with the celebrated encounter on 9 August 1952, when four Sea Furies fought MiG-15 jet fighters over North Korea.
On that morning, Carmichael led a formation on an armed reconnaissance mission against railway communications. Near Chinnampo, the Sea Furies were attacked by eight MiG-15s. The British pilots used tight defensive turns to counter the faster jets, and all four Sea Furies returned safely to their carrier after an engagement in which one MiG was credited as destroyed.
The victory was officially credited to Carmichael, making WJ232 one of the best-known Sea Furies of the Korean War. However, the individual attribution remains disputed. Subsequent accounts, including research published by the Royal Aeronautical Society, suggest that Sub-Lieutenant Brian “Schmoo” Ellis, flying another aircraft in the formation, may have fired the decisive shots. The encounter is therefore best described as a victory achieved by the formation, with official credit awarded to Carmichael.
Although remembered for this unusual clash between piston-engined fighters and jets, the squadron’s daily work centred on armed reconnaissance and attacks against ground targets. WJ232 represents both the Sea Fury’s contribution to carrier operations off Korea and a memorable encounter during the transition from propeller-driven combat aircraft to the jet age.
Sea Fury of Peter “Hoagy” Carmichael Die-cut stickers
$6.81 USD
On that morning, Carmichael led a formation on an armed reconnaissance mission against railway communications. Near Chinnampo, the Sea Furies were attacked by eight MiG-15s. The British pilots used tight defensive turns to counter the faster jets, and all four Sea Furies returned safely to their carrier after an engagement in which one MiG was credited as destroyed.
The victory was officially credited to Carmichael, making WJ232 one of the best-known Sea Furies of the Korean War. However, the individual attribution remains disputed. Subsequent accounts, including research published by the Royal Aeronautical Society, suggest that Sub-Lieutenant Brian “Schmoo” Ellis, flying another aircraft in the formation, may have fired the decisive shots. The encounter is therefore best described as a victory achieved by the formation, with official credit awarded to Carmichael.
Although remembered for this unusual clash between piston-engined fighters and jets, the squadron’s daily work centred on armed reconnaissance and attacks against ground targets. WJ232 represents both the Sea Fury’s contribution to carrier operations off Korea and a memorable encounter during the transition from propeller-driven combat aircraft to the jet age.
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Bring your favourite aircraft along for the ride with our warbird-inspired die-cut stickers. Designed for laptops, drink bottles, notebooks, toolboxes and more, they’re an easy way to add aviation artwork to your everyday gear, indoors or out.
✈ Die-cut design, follows the shape of the artwork for a clean, distinctive finish
✈ Durable vinyl construction, provides a flexible sticker suited to everyday use
✈ Protective matte coating, gives the artwork a smooth, low-glare finish while adding protection against wear
✈ Water and weather resistant, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use with a rated durability of 5+ years
✈ Strong adhesive backing, helps keep the sticker securely in place on suitable surfaces
✈ Easy-peel backing, makes application quick and straightforward
✈ Available in 5 sizes:
- 2″ × 2″ (5.1 × 5.1 cm),
- 3″ × 3″ (7.6 × 7.6 cm),
- 4″ × 4″ (10.2 × 10.2 cm),
- 5″ × 5″ (12.7 × 12.7 cm),
- 6″ × 6″ (15.2 × 15.2 cm).
Note: Listed sizes are nominal print sizes. As each sticker is die-cut to suit the artwork, the finished dimensions may vary slightly depending on the shape and orientation of the design.
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