The decision to set up the air wing was made in 1936 to defend the import/export harbours on the west coast.

In 1942 hangars and some of the base command were relocated inside large shelters blasted out of the rocks.

The wing was first based at F 7 and from 16 June 1941 on the Säve Airfield at Hisingen in the City of Gothenburg.

[1] The colour of the wing was presented by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf at the Säve Airfield on 13 October 1941.

Blazon: "On blue cloth in the centre the badge of the Air Force; a winged two-bladed propeller under a royal crown proper, all in yellow.