Robin Peter Reginald Powell
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Air ace with 7 destroyed, 2 shared, 1 unconfirmed destroyed, 3 probables and 4 damaged.
DFC: 'This officer has displayed outstanding leadership and gallantry. In May, 1940, his flight, although greatly outnumbered, destroyed some six enemy aircraft and the next day a further four were destroyed. In these engagements Flight Lieutenant Powell personally brought down at least one of the enemy aircraft on the first day and two on the second day.'
BAR to DFC: 'Wing Commander Powell is an excellent leader. His ability and skill have inspired his pilots with confidence and set a high standard of operational efficiency. He has completed many sorties during which he has destroyed 1 and probably destroyed a further 2 enemy aircraft.'
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
30 September 1916 | ||
Other Commissioned |
1 August 1936 | RAF (General Duties Branch). | |
Other Assigned |
Northolt, Greater London, UK | 10 August 1936 | Assigned to 111 Sqn RAF. Pilot later Flight Commander. |
Other Transferred |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 14 May 1941 | C/O, 121 (Eagle) Squadron RAF. |
Other Transferred |
Hornchurch, Greater London, UK | 17 January 1942 | Wing Leader, Hornchurch Wing (wounded; did not return to Wing). Later served in Tunisia. |
Died |
28 January 1970 | ||
Other Education |
RAF Cranwell, 10 Cranwell Ave, Cranwell Village, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 8HG, UK | RAF College, Cranwell. |