After being put ashore in Jamaica, 829 NAS joined for passage to Norfolk, Virginia (U.S.), before rejoining the repaired HMS "Formidable" to return to Great Britain. There the squadron received 12 new ASV-equipped Swordfish Mk.II, with which it rejoined HMS "Illustrious" in March 1942. Sailing by way of Cape Town, 829 NAS took part in an attack on Diego Suarez during the invasion of Madagascar In May. Successful attacks were carried out on the Vichy French submarines "Bėvėziers" and "Le Hėros", and also a sloop and an escort ship, for the loss of five aircraft. Airborne support was provided in September for attacks on the remaining Vichy troops in south Madagascar. Following this, HMS "Illustrious" sailed to Durban for a refit, and whilst there 829 NAS was amalgamated with 810 Naval Air Squadron at Stamford Hill airfield (near Durban) on 7 October 1942.