Why didn't the RN and FAA contribute more to the Battle of Britain?

Which is the case for all torpedobombers. Flying low to attack ships means you're the perfect target for a fighter. The nature of a torpedorun means that you're the perfect target for AA-fire.

Not all torpedo bombers are created equal , not all torpedoes either. I'd much rather be in a 235mph Jill than a 140mph Stringbag. Iirc IJN air dropped torpedoes were able to be dropped from much higher and greater speeds. Now I'm not saying that 235mph is immune from interception but it certainly cuts the time spent in the vulnerable area by ~40%.
 
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