During the 1930s, war in Europe seemed likely and the Flygvapnet felt there was a need for a medium-heavy bomber. Therefore, 40 Junkers Ju 86s were ordered from Germany and given the designation B 3. A further 16 frames were manufactured under license by Saab in Trollhättan. This is the only preserved Ju-86 example in the world. It was manufactured in Germany and delivered to Sweden in 1938. The aircraft type was already obsolete, yet still served in the Flygvapnet across three decades. During the 1950s it was converted into a transport aircraft and made its last flight in 1958 to ESCF.

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