1/72 Heller SAAB J29 Tunnan

Gallery Article by "dj" on Sept 8 2009

 

This is a model of the then Swedish Air Force SAAB 29E "Flygande Tunnan" 29448 from the Malmslätt wing F3. The kit is Heller's SAAB J29 TUNNAN "60 years anniversary" with decals from Flying Colors Aerodecals.

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The SAAB 29 "Flygande Tunnan" first flew in 1948. A total of 661 aircraft were built between 1951 and 1956. It served with the Swedish Air Force until 1974. It was also used by the Austrian Air Force and was part of the Swedish UN mission to Kongo in the early 60's. 

SAAB J29 also held a few world speed records in the mid 50's.

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