On 30 August 1940, the squadron relocated to RAF Duxford and was involved in action when a large formation of He 111s with Bf 109 and Bf 110 escorts was intercepted on a raid against RAF North Weald.
In late August 1940, the unit relocated to RAF Duxford and participated in combat when it encountered a large group of He 111 bombers escorted by Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters during an attack on RAF North Weald.