The British Pacific Fleet, taking part as Task Force 57, was assigned the task of neutralizing the Japanese airfields in the Sakishima Islands, which it did successfully from March 26 to April 10.
Flotei britanice din Pacific i-a fost atribuită sarcina de a neutraliza aerodromurile japoneze de pe insulele Sakishima, ducând-o la îndeplinire cu succes în zilele 26 martie-10aprilie.