Spitfire XII , along with the Hawker Typhoon countered the Luftwaffes `` tip and run '' low-level nuisance raids .
During late 1942 and early 1943 the Typhoon squadrons ( along with the Spitfire XII ) on the south coast finally countered the Luftwaffes `` tip and run '' low-level nuisance raids , shooting down a score or more fighter-bomber Fw 190s .