Benjafield volunteered to drive one of the Marlins during the Raid on Aspho Point, since he had previous experience with his dad's powerboat. He successfully dropped the Marlin out of a Sea Raven into the water, impressing the Raven crews so much they gave him an unofficial Raven pilot's brevet. He also volunteered to attempt to drive the Marlin back into the Raven instead of each commando having to be wrenched back in.