ウェスタンアプローチ
From May to June the destroyer was under repair, carrying post repair trials in July; during this period "Avon Vale" was nominated for service by the Western Approaches Command for the defence of convoys to and from Western Africa. After completing her work-up process, the destroyer joined Western Approaches Command for convoy defence. From August to September the "Avon Vale" was transferred to Freetown in continuation of her services.