Archival photo of Hawker Sea Fury WH588, a post-war naval fighter, captured taxiing with folded wings and preserved markings.
Archival-quality aviation print featuring the Hawker Sea Fury WH588, photographed by Stuart H. Bourne. This aircraft is a preserved example of Britain’s last piston-engine fighter, developed for the Royal Navy in the closing stages of World War II and serving into the early jet era.
WH588 is shown taxiing with wings folded, highlighting its carrier-based design and rugged engineering. The Sea Fury was renowned for its speed, power, and handling—often outperforming early jets in post-war service. This particular airframe is maintained in flying condition and regularly appears at heritage airshows, representing the pinnacle of British prop-driven fighter design.
Printed on premium gloss archival paper using fade-resistant inks, this image captures the transitional moment in aviation history when piston fighters reached their zenith before giving way to jet propulsion.
For more information on WH588’s operational history and restoration, visit the Hawker Sea Fury WH588 entry on Warbird Registry.
