The elusive role of the Saab 35 Draken in a Cold War event

The Saab 35 Draken, popularly known as 'The Flying Kite' or 'The Dragon', was a pioneering Swedish fighter-interceptor developed by Svenska Aerogndstilsaktiebolaget AB (SAAAB) from 1955 to 1974, with the first test flight conducted in 1955. Distinguished by its unconventional double delta wing design, it was the successor to the Saab 29 Tunnan day fighter and Saab 32B Lansen all-weather fighter. In March 1960, the full-scale production version entered service with the Swedish Air Force, where it primarily performed as a fighter-interceptor. The Draken was upgraded throughout its service, culminating in the J 35J model by the mid-1980s. However, the secrecy surrounding its role in a significant Cold War event persists, leaving its contribution to the history of the era shrouded in mystery.

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