New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Discuss all things 'aviation' that do not fit into a more appropriate forum
Post Reply
User avatar
zigzag
Posts: 480
Joined: Sun 07 Sep 2008, 7:22 am

New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by zigzag »

Just been sent this link, loveley retro scheme IMHO

http://www.ipmsstockholm.se/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2209
If you like these pics there are more utterly brilliant shots at https://www.flickr.com/photos/131094099@N08/albums
#MOT
Top
User avatar
swingy
Posts: 1375
Joined: Fri 05 Sep 2008, 6:20 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by swingy »

Oooooh Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess. I want to see that beastie. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Top
User avatar
DeanW
Posts: 3237
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 10:18 am
Contact:
Contact DeanW

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by DeanW »

Not bad is it! Painted up to celebrate the retirement of the A/B versions from Swedish Air Force service.
Top
User avatar
aviodromefriend
Posts: 2418
Joined: Sat 26 Jun 2010, 2:22 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by aviodromefriend »

Why haven't they be flown in that colors much earlier???
A weather forecast is a forecast and just that

Mike Moses, Launch Integration Manager Space Shuttle Program
Top
User avatar
PChaplin
Posts: 358
Joined: Wed 08 Sep 2010, 2:43 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by PChaplin »

Looking forward to seeing this in the flesh :drool:
Twitter: @pchaplin_

Check out my Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/photos/87327330@N03/
Top
User avatar
capercaillie
Posts: 8163
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 3:04 pm
Location: Leominster

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by capercaillie »

swingy wrote:Oooooh Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess. I want to see that beastie. :clap: :clap: :clap:


But you probably never will......... :sad:
"The surrogate voice of st24"
Top
User avatar
DeanW
Posts: 3237
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 10:18 am
Contact:
Contact DeanW

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by DeanW »

capercaillie wrote:But you probably never will......... :sad:

Nope, supposedly this airframe has the most flighthours out of any Gripen A in the Swedish inventory! :sad:
Top
HOLTY

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by HOLTY »

Now thats really cool!!
Top
User avatar
TheDuck
Posts: 614
Joined: Wed 25 Feb 2009, 8:17 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by TheDuck »

Holy moley! What a scheme. Stunning.
Top
stratocaster
Posts: 2717
Joined: Fri 13 Aug 2010, 11:37 am

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by stratocaster »

cammo scheme instead of "Plane" grey! gets my vote! :up:
Card carrying aviation addict!
Top
User avatar
G-CVIX
Posts: 2042
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 7:39 pm
Location: SW/UK
Contact:
Contact G-CVIX

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by G-CVIX »

Oh man!
Top
User avatar
vulcan57
Posts: 655
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 2:48 pm
Location: Galway, Ireland

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by vulcan57 »

Oh WOW, really nice. why go to the trouble of the paint job if it is only gonna be for a limited audience?
Top
User avatar
phreakf4
Posts: 2734
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 9:42 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by phreakf4 »

vulcan57 wrote:Oh WOW, really nice. why go to the trouble of the paint job if it is only gonna be for a limited audience?


You mean like some of the RAF squadron specials which don't appear at air shows? Why should this be any different?
nothing is confirmed at a show until its u/c hits the tarmac or it is running in for its display.....
Top
User avatar
st24
Posts: 7988
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 9:31 am
Location: Sexville

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by st24 »

Finally an interesting Gripen :yahoo: I knew they could do it...
You caaan't trust the system... Maaan!
Top
Luke28
Posts: 1500
Joined: Fri 15 Jun 2012, 12:35 pm
Location: West Mids

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by Luke28 »

Now that is aviation porn, I loved the Viggens in this camo too.
Top
User avatar
Agg
UKAR Staff
Posts: 1945
Joined: Tue 05 May 2009, 11:25 am
Location: Norway

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by Agg »

DeanW wrote:
capercaillie wrote:But you probably never will......... :sad:

Nope, supposedly this airframe has the most flighthours out of any Gripen A in the Swedish inventory! :sad:

So, what does that mean? About 50 flying hours? ;)

It does look nice though, best looking Gripen so far.
Top
User avatar
Hellfire
Posts: 1513
Joined: Mon 01 Sep 2008, 6:37 am
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by Hellfire »

Looks very at home in those colours.
Top
User avatar
DeanW
Posts: 3237
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 10:18 am
Contact:
Contact DeanW

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by DeanW »

Agg wrote:So, what does that mean? About 50 flying hours? ;)

I'm not sure.. all I know is that it's due to go to a museum for preservation. :smile:
Top
davedogman
Posts: 43
Joined: Thu 25 Sep 2008, 3:07 pm

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by davedogman »

Agg wrote:
DeanW wrote:
capercaillie wrote:But you probably never will......... :sad:

Nope, supposedly this airframe has the most flighthours out of any Gripen A in the Swedish inventory! :sad:

So, what does that mean? About 50 flying hours? ;)


Haha nah it's around 3000 hours and I'd say that's pretty good :cool:
Top
User avatar
tankbuster81
UKAR Supporter
Posts: 3385
Joined: Sun 31 Aug 2008, 9:14 pm
Location: Rochester,Kent.

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by tankbuster81 »

Now she looks hot!!
Don't bother running, you'll only die tired!!
Top
Daniel
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon 13 Jul 2009, 8:00 pm
Location: Sweden

Re: New Gripen Scheme - Lovely

Post by Daniel »

She´s not alone. There´s also a black two seater.
Top
Post Reply

Board index

Return to “Aviation Waffle”