How the Swordfish's low speed complicated fighter attacks

How often did attacking fighters stall while trying to engage Swordfish aircraft?

Often enough to matter; the Swordfish could fly below a fighter's comfortable attack speed, forcing risky slow approaches or brief high-speed passes.

The Swordfish's very low flying speed created an unusual defensive problem for faster German and Italian fighters. An attacker trying to match speed could approach the stall, while a high-speed pass offered only a short firing window. Passing the aircraft could expose the fighter's belly or another vulnerable aspect to the rear gunner. Flying beneath it was also dangerous because Swordfish crews often operated extremely close to the surface.