Jet fighters in the Swedish air force museum, part 1


[Vampire]de Havilland 100 Vampire Mk.1

In Swedish service this early Vampire version was designated J 28A.

Built in 1946, c/n 04082, military serial 28001.


[Tunnan]Saab J 29B Tunnan

The Tunnan served not just as a fighter in several versions, designated J 29 and for reconnaissance as S 29C, it also performed well as a ground attack aircraft. [Tunnan]


[Tunnan] The one shown here is camouflage as they were with the UN in Congo.

Built in 1953, military serial 29398.


[Saab J 29F Tunnan]Saab J 29F Tunnan

Built in 1954, military serial 29575.

[Urban in Tunnan cockpit] Previously, a Tunnan was placed outdoors, so you could sit in the cockpit. That function is now served by a Draken.


[Venom]de Havilland 112 Venom NF.51

As a night fighter in the Swedish air force it was designated J 33.

Built in 1953, c/n 12374, military serial 33025.


[MiG-15]MiG-15

This is an ex Polish air force Lim-2/IB. Since these photos were taken it has been given markings. [MiG-15] The type is interesing from a Swedish perspective not because it served here, but because a DC-3 and a Catalina were shot down by MiG-15s.


[Saab 210]Saab 210 Lill-draken

To test the Draken's double delta wing's flying characteristics, not only small models were built, but also a small scale manned aircraft. It wasn't as practical fitting this wing to a Saab Safir fuselage as was done with scaled down Tunnan and Lansen wings.

Built in 1951.

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The photos here are all by me, 1988 and later
Document last modified 1996 Nov 29 by Urban Fredriksson
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