 Similar to the Luftwaffe's Bf 109E, this fighter was restricted by its short range of barely , likely due to limited internal fuel, but unlike the German mainstay fighter, had the lack of a radio unit in most participating aircraft also challenging its usability.It is not known for certain, if an additional number of Macchi C.200 "Saetta" monoplane fighters escorting formations of Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero medium bombers ever participated in the Battle.The Bristol Blenheim was used by both Bomber and Fighter Commands.