Another angle on this magnificent machine, that was at the cutting edge of technology when the type entered service in 1971. All the more impressive as it was almost entirely developed and built in Sweden, from airframe to highly advanced electronics to ejection seat. Only the engine was an adapted version of the commercial JT8D. The AJS37 was an upgraded version of the AJ37 (Attack-Jakt) ground attack fighter. The 7 on the inlet is the marking of F7, the Skaraborgs Flygflottilj.

Regrettably, in 2012 this aircraft was scrapped, as it had suffered severe corrosion after many years of exposure to the harsh Swedish climate.

Cleaning up after a low-pass with the wheels out.

Most probably a Jakt Viggen from the F7 wing, but the large intake hides the F7 mark on the nose. But 37072 flew with the wing from April 1982 up to August 1995. The aircraft was withdrawn from use in 1999 and from that moment seen with the fire department at Östersund. It was later on dumped (most probably after many handled fires. Luckily, the airframe was saved as it was moved to Såtenäs for display purposes late 2005. The Viggen is now beautiful on display on a pole at the Viggen Rastplatz at Garstorp along road number 44 , coded 72 of F7. It is furnished in an overall silvergrey colour.

This Viggen became an instructional airframe at Halmstad with the Fire & Rescue training department since March 1999.

37043 was scrapped with Stena Metal. It was last seen in summer 1990.

37043 was scrapped with Stena Metall. It was last seen in summer 1990.

This Viggen is an instructional airframe at Halmstad with the Fire & Rescue training department since March 1999.

Taxying for departure to go and display over the local beach at Ayr.

The first Viggen prototype is now preserved in the Air Force museum in Malmen.