The first squadron to arrive was 247 Squadron with Hawker Hurricanes, specialising in night defence of the South West's towns and ports. The night fighting element was later augmented by 1457 Flight flying Douglas Havoc aircraft with its unsuccessful Turbinlite searchlight tactics.
The first squadron to arrive was 247 Squadron, equipped with Hawker Hurricanes, which were specialized in defending the South West's towns and ports at night. The night fighting element was later bolstered by 1457 Flight using Douglas Havoc aircraft and their ineffective Turbinlite searchlight tactics.