I remember reading a short story once about the pilots of a Beaufighter sqadron sitting around one morning, low overcast so no flying. They were complaining that the Beau was a bit dangerous, unstable in tight turns etc etc.
Next thing a Beau whistled over their heads, pulled up into a stall turn just under the overcast dropping flaps and gear at the top, then coming straight in for an absolute greaser of a landing.
All the pilots rushed out to see who was the pilotand were shocked to see the pilot stepping out of the Beaughfighter, pulling off the flying helmet to reveal long blonde hair!!! An ATS lady!
It was said that the squadron in question never again complained about the Beaufighter in any way whatsoever.