The Viggen is back!!

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The Viggen is back!!

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Fantastic stuff!! http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic. ... ead#unread

Really want too see this in the UK :D
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Great close-up photos!
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That is crazy, +1 on the pics too! I might need to do some research on the other bird, the Lansen.
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Just a pity the UK CAA won't let the Lightning fly in the UK although two are kept in airworthy condition.
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What a fantastic aircraft!!!!!
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How good would this be too see?!: (photo from Swedish AF Historic flight twitter)
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+ a great video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol8JEO4iAt4
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Lol
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Interesting!
BTW, a company called Tarangus is working on a 1/48 scale model!
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