Panther then refitted in England during June and July 1942. In November, she escorted ships during the Allied landings in North Africa, and was severely damaged in an air attack; three men were killed and ten more injured.
During June and July 1942, Panther underwent refitting in England. In November, it escorted vessels during Allied operations in North Africa but was severely damaged by an air assault; this resulted in the loss of three lives and injury to ten individuals.