1/72 Heller Saab Viggen

by Patrick Heeren

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Silly Week 2008

 

By the end of the 1960's, the Belgian Air Force was looking for a replacement of their aging F 84's Thunderstreaks and RF 84F Thunderflashes of the 2nd wing.  One option would be the Mirage V, the export version of the Mirage III without radar and reduced electronic equipment. The other option would be the Saab 37 Viggen.  After long discussion, the Belgian government decided to go for the Viggen and placed an order for 40 AJ 37 Strike variants and 20 SF 37 Recce Viggens.  The first deliveries began in 1972 and by the end of 1974 all Sqn's had received their new aircraft. 
The Recce Viggens went to 42nd Sqn Mephisto that was now the only photo reconnaissance unit in the Belgian Air Force.

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The kit is the Heller Saab Viggen that can be built in the 3 versions of this aircraft.  Decals came from various leftovers from Bemgian builds.

Patrick
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Photos and text © by Patrick Heeren