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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images below to see larger images
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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