Regia Aeronautica

Regia Aeronautica
Aircraft insignia of the Regia Aeronautica
Active1923–1946
Country Kingdom of Italy
AllegianceKing of Italy
TypeAir force
Commanders
CommanderChief of Staff of the Air Force
Notable
commanders
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The Royal Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) (RAI) was the air force of the Kingdom of Italy. It was established as a service independent of the Royal Italian Army from 1923 until 1946. In 1946, the monarchy was abolished and the Kingdom of Italy became the Italian Republic, whereupon the name of the air force changed to Aeronautica Militare.