Complex sentence: The pair of Fulmars on Combat Air Patrol shot down one of the Stukas after it had dropped its bomb and were able to land aboard shortly afterwards, although take offs could not be made until 18:00.
Split into simpler sentences: The pair of Fulmars on Combat Air Patrol shot down one of the Stukas after it had dropped its bomb. The Fulmars were able to land aboard shortly afterwards, although take offs could not be made until 18:00.