On 15 November, Warby was shot down over Tunisia. He was able to crash land at Bône, captured by the Allies three days earlier. He was greeted by recently arrived Spitfire pilots of 111 Squadron. Their squadron commander was perplexed by the long-haired, flamboyantly dressed, recce pilot, without rank, but wearing medal ribbons which made any pilot stand out. Having made his way to Gibraltar, Warby borrowed a Spitfire fighter to fly back to Bône to pick up his undamaged camera magazine. He then shot down a Ju88 on his way back to Luqa. On arrival on 21 November, he was met by Luqa’s Station Commander, Group Captain Le May. Warby apologised for being late. Le May then told Warby he had been promoted to wing commander. He was 24 years old and had been a squadron leader for only three months. Warby took his film to be developed six days after taking off on his original mission.  