This is a model of
the then Swedish Air Force SAAB 29B "Flygande Tunnan" 29365. One of
the aircraft's that served with the United Nations during the Congo conflict in
1961-63.
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The kit is Heller's SAAB
J29 TUNNAN "60 years anniversary" with decals from Flying Colors
Aerodecals. The kit comes with the later version of the wings with a
saw-tooth on each wing. This saw-tooth had to be removed from the front
part of the wing to correctly depict a J29B.
A total of 11 SAAB
29 served with the United Nations during the Congo conflict 9 J29B (fighters)
and 2 S29C (reconnaissance).
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