 In total, 13 ships out of 40 from PQ 18 were sunk, with the escort sinking three U-boats and claiming 41 German aircraft shot down.Three more merchant ships and a fleet oiler were lost from QP 14.On 8 November 1942, the British and Americans landed in French North Africa in Operation Torch, with "Onslow" being employed in escorting follow-up convoys following the initial assault.