 The first Beaufighters entered service in early September 1940, at first delivered in standard day fighter camouflage schemes although the type was intended for a night fighting role.The first night operations took place in September and October 1940 and on the night of 19/20 November 1940, a Beaufighter IF, equipped with AI radar downed a Ju 88.The aircraft from 604 Squadron was flown by Flt Lt. John Cunningham, scoring the first of his 20 victories.