The Axis air forces developed measures to counter the Club Runs, attacking the aircraft while in transit and catching them on the ground before they could be armed and refuelled.
Angkatan udara Axis mengembangkan langkah-langkah untuk melawan "Club Runs", menyerang pesawat saat transit dan menangkap mereka di tanah sebelum mereka mempersenjatai dan mengisi bahan bakar .