Complex sentence: The squadron was then transferred to Maaten Bagush, Egypt in order to support the 8th Army, providing night illumination for the 7th Cruiser squadron, the army and the Desert Air Force as well as attacking enemy harbours and shipping.
Split into simpler sentences: The squadron was then transferred to Maaten Bagush, Egypt in order to support the 8th Army. There the squadron provided night illumination for the 7th Cruiser squadron, the army and the Desert Air Force as well as attacking enemy harbours and shipping.