In one famous example, a group of seventy-two Heinkel He 111's from Norway, escorted by 110s, made an attack on Newcastle. The defending Hurricanes and Spitfires were able to pick their targets with complete impunity, eventually destroying eight 111s and seven 110s without loss. The raid was such a disaster than the Luftwaffe abandoned attacks from Norway and sent the remaining aircraft to France. From then the 110 was mostly withdrawn from the escort role and used as a light bomber instead.