From then until the war's end, the squadron continued similar operations from other escort carriers and using mainly HMS Berhunda, RNAS Colombo Racecourse, as a base.

[4] The Mk I was powered by one 1,240 hp Wright Cyclone G-205A, whereas the Mk II used one 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp S3C4-G.[5] On February 4, 1942, the squadron departed from RNAS Machrihanish (HMS Landrail), Argyll and Bute, Scotland, and embarked in the Illustrious-class aircraft carrier, HMS Formidable, proceeding to the Indian Ocean in preparation for the invasion of Madagascar.

[1] Upon returning to RNAS Donibristle (HMS Merlin), Fife, Scotland, on 21 September, the squadron received Grumman Martlet Mk IV fighter aircraft in the subsequent month.

In November 1943, the squadron was officially disbanded at RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron), Somerset, England, marking the conclusion of its activities after a year characterised by significant military involvement in the Mediterranean.

[3] 888 Naval Air Squadron was re-established at RNAS Burscough (HMS Ringtail), Lancashire, England, on 10 June 1944, equipped with six Grumman Hellcat FR.

II was the British equivalent of the United States Navy's F6F-5 variant[7] fitted with one 2,250 hp Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp R-2800-10W engine.

Subsequently, 888 Naval Air Squadron engaged in training sorties focused on photographic reconnaissance, and by the year's conclusion, it was embarked in the Implacable-class aircraft carrier, HMS Indefatigable, to conduct operations over Sumatra in early 1945.