The Saab J-35J (cn 35-601), former Swedish Air Force 01/F10, was bought in 1999 for spares. In June 2009 it was placed as Gate Guard in full Austrian markings, painted Number 16, in front of a shopping centre in Voitsberg.
The Saab J-35J (cn 35-601), former Swedish Air Force 01/F10, was bought in 1999 for spares. In June 2009 it was placed as Gate Guard in full Austrian markings, painted Number 16, in front of a shopping centre in Voitsberg.
The last air force operating the Saab Draken, was the Austria AF. These Drakens retired from service in 2005. This particular aircraft has been scrapped after its retirement. (scan from print)
This is the awesome special paint for the retirement of the Austrian Air Force Drakens. In the background you can see the demo aircraft 08 (Osterrachi)