The squadron was re-formed at Yeovilton in February 1942 with Hawker Sea Hurricane Ibs, before embarking on for escorting Arctic Convoy PQ 18 in September during which time five enemy aircraft were shot down and 17 damaged, in conjunction with 883 Squadron. In September, the squadron embarked on "Avenger" and provided fighter cover on the Algerian invasion beaches. While returning to the UK "Avenger" was torpedoed and sunk by on 15 November 1942.