Photographer: Stuart H. Bourne
Aircraft: Saab AJS37 Viggen
Registrations: SE-DXN (Military Code 7-52), 37055 (Military Code 55-7)
Configuration: Side-by-side, ready for takeoff
This powerful image by aviation photographer Stuart H. Bourne captures two Saab AJS37 Viggen aircraft—SE-DXN (7-52) and 37055 (55-7)—lined up side by side, poised for takeoff. The Viggen, Sweden’s Cold War-era multirole fighter, was renowned for its delta-canard design, short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, and advanced avionics.
SE-DXN (construction number 37098) was built in 1977 and served with the Swedish Air Force’s F 15 Wing at Söderhamn. After retirement, it was restored to airworthy condition and now flies with the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight. Registered as SE-DXN, it continues to perform at airshows across Europe, preserving the legacy of Sweden’s independent aerospace innovation. Learn more about its restoration and current status at Warbird Aviation and the SwAFHF official site.
37055 (military code 55-7) was built in 1971 and served as an AJ37 strike variant. It was officially deregistered on June 1, 1998 and was not converted for civilian use. Though retired, it remains documented in aviation archives and is recognized for its operational history. You can view its airframe record on Airport-Data.
This listing is ideal for collectors, historians, and Cold War aviation enthusiasts seeking authentic documentation of Sweden’s aerospace legacy. The image offers a rare glimpse of two Viggens—one preserved and flying, the other historically retired—captured in a moment of operational symmetry.
