In May 1940, after the failure of British forces in Norway, "Inglefield" was called upon to evacuate British troops from the Norwegian town of Åndalsnes. In June, she escorted the damaged destroyers and (which had collided with each other whilst escorting the aircraft carrier during air attacks on Trondheim) back to port. It was a slow trip as "Electra"s bow was damaged. Things were not helped by a violent storm which lasted for half of the journey time, during which, an ammunition locker on "Electra"s forecastle broke loose and started sliding around the deck.