What was Coastal Command expected to do in response to Operation Sea Lion?
Short answerIt was to attack with every available aircraft, by day and by night, so the invasion force received no rest.
NotesThe response to Operation Sea Lion followed a simple emergency concept: Coastal Command would send every available aircraft against the invasion force in daylight and darkness. Relentless pressure took priority over preserving a specialized maritime reserve. An invasion threat would override normal command boundaries and force-allocation preferences.