 377a was based in Sicily, and fought in Malta and Pantelleria, mainly in an escort role and protecting Axis ships almost until Tunisia (with a range up to 300–350 km), well beyond the other RA single seat-fighters; sometimes it was used to attack Malta with bomblets ("spezzoni") and machine guns, typically at dawn.It reported a single 'kill' against a Bristol Blenheim.Overall, their service was not remarkable