2nd April Northwood In overall command is Commander-in-Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse at his headquarters at Northwood near London
17th April Ascension Island Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse chairs conference at Ascension Island with Admiral Sandy Woodward and 3 CommandoBrigade which sets out detailed plans for the retaking of the Islands by force
17th April Ascension Island The main task force sails south from Ascension Island