"Attacker" joined Carrier Force TF88.1 for Operation Dragoon. The force exercised off Malta, between 2 and 12 August, with the actual invasion starting in the early hours of 15 August. On 19 August, TF88.1 withdrew to Maddalena, Sardinia, for refueling and rearming. They took up position south of Marseilles, on 21 August, until 23 August, when they returned to Maddalena, again to refuel and rearm. TF88.1 was released on 28 August. "Attacker" had completed 106 ground strike, bombardment spotting for , and tactical reconnaissance missions, and 120 bombing sorties. She left Maddalena, for Alexandria, on 29 August.