This study aims to study the Swedish Air Force Chief Torsten Friis and his social network during the period 1940 – 1942. Friis, who was the Swedish Air Force Chief, between the years 1934 – 1942 completely changed the Swedish Air Force with his new ideas and the implementation of these but he did not do it alone. Other than Friis himself there were many others who in one way or another contributed to the development of the Swedish Air Force. Therefore, this study will investigate Friis social network to gain more knowledge who the people behind the Swedish Air Force where. The concludes that a lot of different individuals played an important role. These where not only officers and other people working in the military, but also non-military personnel such as bureaucrats, board members, businessmen and politicians.