Miles Master used as a fighter in the Battle of Britain

Once it was apparent that the Spitfire / Hurricane situation was secure, the Master fighters went to Training Command for use as advanced trainers. 5 FTS at Ternhill had a number on strength in 1940-41.

Is there any history of them actually taking part in the Battle,

No,

what Squadrons they operated in

None,

and their success as an interceptor?

None. 😉

AFAIK, there’s no evidence of any of the ’emergency fighters’ (Miles M.20, single seat Defiant, Reggiane Re.2000 etc.) getting anywhere near combat use – questions relating to these aircraft’s employment, intriguing though they are, overlook the fact that production of the standard types kept pace with demand.

Regards,

I would suggest that they weren’t used, but you would have thought they would have made good gunnery trainers.

John

Is there any history of them actually taking part in the Battle, what Squadrons they operated in and their success as an interceptor?

I’ll dig out the Combat Reports I bought on ebay a while back. All the details are on them!

Is there any history of them actually taking part in the Battle, what Squadrons they operated in and their success as an interceptor?

One of these?

According to various books, two dozen Master 1’s were converted to single seat, 6 gun configuration as the M.24. Serials N7412 and N7801-7822.

John