Sakishima Islands
In 1943, the light cruiser was transferred to the RNZN as HMNZS "Gambia". In November 1944, the British Pacific Fleet, a joint British Commonwealth military formation, was formed, based in Sydney, Australia. Most RNZN ships were transferred to the BPF, including "Gambia" and "Achilles". They took part in the Battle of Okinawa and operations in the Sakishima Islands, near Japan. In August 1945, HMNZS "Gambia" was New Zealand's representative at the surrender of Japan.