Last month the Swedish Government announced it had authorised the Swedish Air Force to sponsor development and manufacture of the Saab 105 jet trainer, which has been under development as a private venture since early 1960. The Air Force plans to order more than 100. Pupils will have an limited number of hours in the Saab Safir in order to sort out those not suited for jet training. Previously training has been carried out on the Safir and single and two-seat J28 Vampires. Is to meet the requirement for an all-round jet trainer that the Saab 108 has been designed.
Flight International 04.01.1962 / 40 Years Ago
Source: Flight International