"These xenos craft could be called fearsome, I suppose. But give me a thousand Valkyries to fill the sky with fire, and we shall see what is left of these alien filth that is worth fearing."
—Air Marshal Zutrov before the Battle of the Borenza Gulf
TheAeronautica Imperialis is the branch of theImperial Navythat is dedicated to atmospheric combat aviation.
The Aeronautica Imperialis usually works in conjunction with theAstra Militarumto provide combat transportation and tactical and strategic air support for its ground forces.