The return convoy RA 61 was equally successful with only one frigate damaged by a torpedo just after leaving Kola. "Vindex" had to take avoiding action after detecting a torpedo coming towards her. "Vindex"s inexperienced squadron lost a Wildcat pilot when his plane crashed into the sea attempting to land back on board. A Swordfish crashed into the sea following a rocket assisted take off with the loss of the two man crew. Another Swordfish crashed on landing with the aircraft initially hung over the ship's side from its tail hook. When the hook gave way it crashed into the sea and only the pilot was rescued. The squadron in total lost or so severely damaged eight Swordfish and two Wildcats that they could not fly again.