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| Corpo Aereo Italiano | |
|---|---|
 An Italian Fiat CR.42 of the CAI deployed in Belgium | |
| Active | 10 September 1940 – 1941 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Type | Expeditionary Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Generale di Squadra Aerea Rino Corso-Fougier |
The Corpo Aereo Italiano (literally, "Italian Air Corps"), or CAI, was an expeditionary force from the Italian Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) that participated in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz in the final months of 1940 during World War II. The CAI supported the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and flew against the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The CAI achieved limited success during its brief existence, but it was generally hampered by the inadequacy of its equipment.