Based at Luqa, Malta, No 252 Sqn, RAF, operated Beaufighter Mk VICs on convoy escort duties during 1942. Flt Sgt McFarlane was a crewmember of a ‘Beau’ and may have served with this squadron.

Italian Regia Aeronautica units equipped with Stukas included the 96°, 97°, 101°, 102° and 121° Gruppi Tuffatori.