The Saab 32 Lansen (Swedish: "lance") was a two-seater attack aircraft produced by SAAB from 1955 to 1960 for the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). During its long operational life, the Saab 32   more...also served as a fighter, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and even as a target-tug aircraft.

The A 32 Lansen was Sweden's last purpose-built attack aircraft. Throughout the Cold War years, the Lansen distinguished itself with a solid if unspectacular career; Swedish pilots often described it as pleasant to fly. Gradually being replaced by more modern types, the Saab 32 soldiered on into the late 1990s. Two still remain operational with the sole task of taking high altitude air samples for research purposes in collaboration with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority.

We have one close by here - G-BMSG (cn 32028) arrived in the UK from Sweden in 1986, a flight that used up most of the remaining airframe life. Externally renovated in the late 90s by VAT, today she stands forlornly at Cranfield Airfield.  less