triple diagonal stripes were painted with the first stripe on the left-side and the third stripe on the right side. he was officially reported as missing in action. in just one month of operations, the squadron reported 42 aircraft lost through enemy action, 18 in accidents, 20 abandoned and a further 20 through other causes; approximately 200% of its operational strength. the following year, she was declared cancer-free and returned to the tour. eventually the larger whale abandoned its companion, which took until sunset to die from its wounds, after which it was dragged to shore. 