The Ju86 was the most important Swedish bomber during WW II. Forty of these aircraft were ordered from Germany in 1936, before license production in Sweden started. Serial 155 was built in Germany in 1938 and delivered to F1 in June 1938. During its last years of service it was used as a transport aircraft with F21. On 3 June 1958, it made its last flight, completing 2086 hours. This example is the only Ju86 left in the world.

A cloud at the wrong moment but an interesting view nonetheless. The RJAF was present with three F-16s, all taking part in the Elephant Walk. This 155 (FMS 87-0055) is the former Belgian FA-111 and was delivered to Jordan in July 2011. In the background is 153 (١٥٣).

For the 50 years Swedish air force celebrations lots of preserved aircraft were put on display. The Ju-86 is one of just a few survivors of the type. Photographer unknown

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.

Put on the static of the Swedish air force 50 years celebrations.

The Junkers Ju 86 was designated B3 in Sweden, and this is the sole surviving Ju 86. The type was designed as a bomber and airliner in competition with the Heinkel He 111, and first flew in 1934. In the German Luftwafffe it had largely been replaced as a bomber by the outbreak of WWII although it was developed into a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.