==IG Regiment Overview=={{LRegAstraMilitarumPortal}}|Name=The '''Phantine Air Corps|Miniature=platoon_strip.jpg|Homeworld=''' is a particularly unusual [[regiment]] even amidst the many and varied forces that make up the [[PhantineImperial Guard]].{{Fn|Specialities=Aerial Combat1e}}

==Overview==With the exception of a tiny force of dedicated [[drop-troop]]ers (the [[Phantine Skyborne]]{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1c}}{{Fn|1d}}), the Phantine Air Corps form Wingsfields no ground troopers. Instead, which contain specific squadrons, usually all of one type the bulk of aircraft. Each individual squadron their strength is made up of 12 aircraft for fighters or eight if its aviators.{{Cite this}} This is a bomber formation. Fighter squadrons are usually broken down further into three formations direct result of four fighters known as 'flights' for patrols, in the manner peculiar topography of many current air their homeworld: [[Phantine (planet)|Phantine]] has extreme geography that forceseveryone who lives there to live at very high altitude on the peaks of the mountain tops.{{Fn|1a}}

Featured in The lack of open ground on Phantine meant that, when the spin-off book Double Eagle (Abnett, 2005)time came for an Imperial Guard [[tithe]], no ordinary regiments could be mustered. Imperial High Command made a special exception for the Phantine first appeared within to be allowed to operate their own atmospheric fighter craft, despite the Gaunt's Ghosts novel Guns rule that no Imperial Guard regiment may provide its own air cover. The odd role of Tanith (Abnettthe Phantine means that they are not welcome among either regular Imperial Guard or [[Imperial Navy]] aviators, 2002)amongst whom they are forced to operate. It is very likely However the Phantine has proven to be an extremely capable regiment and has begun to earn the Battle grudging respect of Britain inspired the Phantine Air Corpsnavy fliers.{{Fn|2}}

==Notable Phantine==*Umbra Leader - Commander [[Bree Jagdea]]{{Fn|1b}}*Oskar ViltryUmbra 2 - Executive Officer [[Milan Blansher]]: 32 Career Kills (K.I.A., 773.[[M41]])* Umbra 3 - Pilot Officer [[Van Tull]]*Umdra 4 - Flight Lieutenant [[HursenLarice Asche]] (Transferred out, 773.M41)*Umbra 5 - Pilot Officer [[KasrkinPers Espere]] : 4 Career Kills (W.I.A., 773.M41)*Umbra 6 - Pilot Officer [[SergeantAgguila Del Ruth]], 8th Cadian *Umbra 7 - Pilot Officer [[BarasqClovin]] (K.I.A. 773.M41)*Umbra 8 - Pilot Officer [[GuardsmanVander Marquall]]: 5 Career Kills (K.I.A., 39th Cadian773.M41)*Umbra 9 - Pilot Officer [[PolesWaldon]] : 7 Career Kills (K.I.A., 773.M41)*Umbra 10 - Pilot Officer [[SniperZemmic]], 202nd Cadian recce Platoon*Umbra 11 - Pilot Officer [[General SturnnCordiale]] (K.I.A., 773.M41)*Umbra 12 - Pilot Officer [[CommanderRanfre]](K.I.A., 412th Cadian773.M41)

*===XXI Wing 'Halo ' Squadron - Led ===Absorbed whole from the Phantine PDF as a [[Marauder Bomber]] formation, commanded by [[Oskar Viltry (Wassimir Kyrklan commanded the Phantine XXI during Viltry's absence), Halo fought for ]]. During the liberation of their home-world before going battles on to fight in other theatres such as [[Enothis. ]], a Flight from Halo was Squadron destroyed a bomber squadron equipped with Marauder bombers[[Chaos]] mass aircraft carrier, severely hindering the archenemy forces.

*XX Wing Umbra Squadron - Led by Bree Jagdea ''G for Greta'' — Halo Leader (Milan Blansher commanded the Phantine XX during Jagdea[[Oskar Viltry]] — K.I.A. 773.M41)*''Mamzel Mayhem''s absence— Halo Two ([[Wassimir Kyrklan]]), Umbra also fought *''Consider Yourself Dead''*''Get Them All Back''*''Hello Hellfire''*''K For Killshot''*''Miss Adventure''*''Throne of Terror''*''Widowmaker'' ''G for Phantine and EnothisGreta'' was reported lost in action with all hands, flying both Lightnings and Thunderboltsalthough there are reports that indicate Commander Viltry may have been seen in active service at least a month later. The Phantine XX included many famous pilots among their ranks: Vander Marquall; who shot down Despite this, he is officially recognised as perishing alongside the rest of the crew of the infamous Chaos Greta.{{Fn|2}} ==='Orbis' Squadron===[[Thunderbolt]] fighter pilot Khrel Kas Obarkonsquadron, commanded by [[Wilhelm Hayes]] (K.I.A. 773.M41). Their aircraft are painted grey, and Larice Asche; who became the first female to serve with the elite 101st Apostlesblue trim. Fought on [[Enothis]]. {{Fn|2}} ==See also==*[[List of Imperial Guard regiments]]

XX Wing Umbra Squadron - Led by Bree Jagdea {{Cite}}*1: [[The Guns of Tanith (Novel)]] — [[The Saint (Milan Blansher commanded the Phantine XX during JagdeaOmnibus)]]:**{{Endn|1a}}: Prologue**{{Endn|1b}}: ''DZ or Dead'', Section One**{{Endn|1c}}: ''A Reappraisal of Combat Policy''s absence), Umbra also fought for Phantine and EnothisSection Three**{{Endn|1d}}: ''A Reappraisal of Combat Policy'', flying both Lightnings and Thunderbolts. Section Four**{{Endn|1e}}: ''The Phantine XX included many famous pilots among their ranksDrop''*{{Endn|2}}: Vander Marquall; who shot down the infamous Chaos fighter pilot Khrel Kas Obarkon[[Double Eagle (Novel)]] by '''Dan Abnett''', and Larice Asche; who became the first female to serve with the elite 101st Apostles{{Cite This}}*3: [[The Sabbat Worlds Crusade (Background Book)]]:**{{Endn|3a}}: pg. 82 [[Category:Astra Militarum Regiments]][[Category:Sabbat Worlds Crusade]]

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