Operation Pedestal
Formed on 15 January 1941 at RNAS St Merryn with 12 Fairey Fulmars, the squadron embarked in in July 1941. At first involved in operations against Petsamo and Bodø, and then the convoys to North Russia, "Victorious" and her air group fought in the Mediterranean from July 1942, including participating in Operation Pedestal.