Operation Pedestal
The suspension of the Arctic convoys released "Victorious" to take part in a "last chance" attempt to resupply Malta – Operation Pedestal. Malta-bound Convoy WS 21S departed Britain on 3 August 1942 escorted by "Victorious" with and cruisers , "Kenya" and "Manchester". Exercises (Operation Berserk) were performed with aircraft carriers , "Furious", "Eagle" and "Argus" to improve operational techniques.