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

Alexandria’s night defenders

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

Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris at work in the Bombing Interpretation Room at RAF Bomber Command HQ, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, date uncertain (1942-'45).  Best regards. JR.