Three months later, on 14 June, "Littorio" participated in the interception of the Operation Vigorous convoy to Malta from Alexandria. "Littorio", "Vittorio Veneto", four cruisers and twelve destroyers were sent to attack the convoy. The British quickly located the approaching Italian fleet and launched several night air strikes in an attempt to prevent them from reaching the convoy, though the aircraft scored no hits. While searching for the convoy the next day, "Littorio" was hit by a bomb dropped by a B-24 Liberator; the bomb hit the roof of turret no. 1 but caused negligible damage to the rangefinder hood and barbette, along with splinter damage to the deck. The turret nevertheless remained serviceable and "Littorio" remained with the fleet. The threat from "Littorio" and "Vittorio Veneto" forced the British convoy to abort the mission. At 14:00, the Italians broke off the chase and returned to port; shortly before midnight that evening, "Littorio" was struck by a torpedo dropped by a British Wellington bomber, causing some of water to flood the ship's bow. Her crew counter-flooded of water to correct the list. The ship was able to return to port for repairs, that lasted until 27 August. She remained in Taranto until 12 December, when the fleet was moved to La Spezia.