In early 1940, deliveries of the EP-106 started via Norway. Eventually, only half of the 120 Ep-106 ordered were delivered as the USA halted export to some countries. The aircraft were designated J9 and used for fighter and reconnaissance duties. Serial 2134 was taken on strength in July 1940, it moved to F3 at Malmen in 1948 and was retired from service in 1949 and added to the historical collection.

This J 9 flew with F 8 at Barkaby in Stockholm in 1940. Three years after the end of WWII it was transferred to F 3 Malmen and used as a reconnaissance aircraft. After one year it was decomissioned and earmarked for preservation.

Museum aircraft put on outside display for 50 years Swedish air force.

Photographed over Lake Roxen near Linköping, this old Seversky fighter was transferred to F3 wing in 1947. It was struck off charge in 1949. Photo from: Flygvapenmuseum

One of the aircraft delivered to Sweden before an arms embargo saw the rest of the order diverted to the USAAC. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

Taken before full restoration and repainting

The EP-106 was an export version of the Seversky P-35 fighter. 60 machines were delivered to Sweden in 1940. This one was later fitted out as a photo reconnaissance aircraft as you can see.