From 17 to 23 September, "Volage" joined the screen for a strong force providing cover for Convoy JW60, en route to Kola Inlet, northern Russia and repeated the role for the return convoy RA60 to Loch Ewe between 29 September and 3 October. The escort had been assembled in case of attack by the but "Tirpitz" had been disabled by an air attack some days before and the outward passage was uneventful. On the return, however, two merchant ships were lost to the .