Although much has appeared in print on the Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force), theavailable English-language books and articles are centered around the post-1945 era. The various airplanes built by Saab have also been covered in great detail.The pioneering era, however, has received little attention. This book concerns itself withthe airplanes operated by the Marinens Flygväsende (Naval Aviation Service) and ArménsFlygkompani (Army Aviation Company) between 1912 and 1926, prior to the establishment ofan independent Flygvapnet on July 1, 1926.Separate chapters cover the airplanes of Marinens Flygväsende (Naval Aviation Service)and Arméns Flygkompani (Army Aviation Company), as are those ordered or considered,but not delivered. The final chapter includes detailed information on preserved airplanes.Appendices include Colors and Markings and Swedish airplane manufacturers.The book contains 142 pages, with 165 photos, including 16 in color, and 19 color profiles.