Consequently, Force H opened fire on the French ships.
She rendezvoused with Force H four days later and launched the aircraft on the morning of 17 November.
To do this Force H was formed at Gibraltar.
One of the first operations that Force H took part in was connected with the reason for its formation.
After this unpleasant operation, Force H settled down to its more normal operations.
Two further sets of landings were covered by Force H against interference from the Italian fleet.
She returned to Force H in November.
On the day of the invasion itself, she was deployed as the escort for part of Force H and supported their rôle in the operation.
Almost immediately after that, Force H moved out again, this time into the Atlantic to harass the German fleet.
But Force H fought its way through, and the supplies were delivered.
