Meanwhile the war goes on… British Pacific Fleet 1945 - the largest fleet in Royal Navy history, almost half a million men and women assigned from Britain Commonwealth Forces, Merchant Navy and support personnel.. #WW2 #History | British & Commonwealth Forces

During its 1945 visit to Sydney as part of the British Pacific Fleet, the battleship HMS Howe received gifts from Australian schools, including bottles of beer for the crew, a welcome treat amidst wartime rationing, with some sailors also experiencing local hospitality and family connections in Sydney. The ship's arrival marked a significant moment, showcasing Britain's naval power in the Pacific against Japan, with locals eager to see the massive vessel and its crew enjoying shore leave. While

British Pacific Fleet (BPF) - British fleet arrives in Sydney, 1945 Footage of the British Pacific Fleet passing through Sydney Heads and making preparations for operations off Sakishima Gunto alongside the United States Navy. Important to remember there were two allied fleets in the Pacific from 1944, the British Pacific Fleet, included RN, RAN, RNZN and RCN assets. It was one of the largest British fleets ever assembled operating 21 carriers, over a thousand Fleet Air Arm pilots, 4 battleships