These walk-around photos were taken in one of Flygvapenmuseum's storage facilities in 2019. They show a Saab J 35J Draken, individual number 35539, coded 10-39 in the markings of F 10 Ängelholm — the final production variant of one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of the Cold War era, and Sweden's first fully supersonic interceptor.
The Draken's revolutionary double-delta wing, tested first on the sub-scale Saab 210 prototype, gave it exceptional performance at both high and low speeds and allowed it to operate from road bases as short as 500 metres. The J 35J was the last and most capable Swedish variant, modified from J 35F2 standard between 1987 and 1991 with improved electronics, additional weapons stations and extended range — specifically to bridge the gap until JAS 39 Gripen entered service.
Individual 35539 was delivered in 1968 as a J 35F and subsequently converted to J 35J standard, serving at F 13 Norrköping, F 1 Västerås and F 10 Ängelholm. It holds a notable distinction: it was the first Draken to receive the grey air defence colour scheme that became standard on the J 35J fleet. It was transferred to Flygvapenmuseum in 1999.