| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 19 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 35 Draken |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 35 Draken |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab J35Oe Draken |
| C/n (msn): | 351419 |
| Operator Titles: | Austria - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Uden - VolkelMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHVK IATA: UDE Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2000 |
| Photo Date: | 1 September 2000 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 734100 |
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Austria had been a neutral country during the Cold War and so when the requirement for a new jet fighter arose in the early 1980s they bought used Drakens from Sweden, also a neutral country. After further upgrades including a self-defence system, the type entered service with the Austria air force in 1985 as J35Ö (for Österreich/Austria). Austria finally retired its Drakens in 2005. Serial 19 is seen here at the KLu Open Dagen at Volkel in 2000. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 October 2024, and has since been viewed 108 times. |