Regia Aeronautica

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Regia Aeronautica
Aircraft insignia of the Regia Aeronautica
Active	1923–1946
Country	Kingdom of Italy
Allegiance	King of Italy
Type	Air force
Commanders
Commander	Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Notable commanders	During World War II: Francesco Pricolo Rino Corso Fougier Renato Sandalli Pietro Piacentini
Insignia
Roundels
Flag

The Royal Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana) (RAI) was the name of 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.