Western Desert, circa 1942. The pilot of an Hurricane of the No 73 Squadron Royal Air Force employed as night fighter climbing into his aircraft. Victor Sierra

Hurricane by night

An enemy supply train carrying guns and ammunition is set on fire near Bir Abu Mischeifa, during an attack by four Bristol Beaufighters of No. 252 Squadron RAF, at this time based at Idku, Egypt, and three Bristol Bisleys of No. 15 Squadron SAAF. The photograph was taken from the observer's position in one of the Beaufighters, as it flew away from the target. Data likely 1942. Victor Sierra

Striking a train

The all black Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of B Flight, No. 30 Squadron RAF, running up their engines in the dusk at Idku, Egypt, while operating in the night fighter role for the air defence of Alexandria against the Axis night raids. 1941. Victor Sierra