About Leslie Powell
Lived 1896 – 1960 (aged 63–64). Leslie Powell was a British flying ace.
Lieutenant Leslie Archibald Powell (27 June 1896 – 6 February 1961) was a First World War flying ace credited with 19 aerial victories. Powell was a journalist before the war, joining the Western Daily Press in 1913.
Military service Powell joined the Royal Navy in December 1914 and was posted to HMS Pembroke. Between 1915 and 1916, Powell was posted at HMS President. All but one of his victories came while he was teamed with Andrew McKeever. Powell's victory roll began with triple victories on both 7 July 1917 and 5 August. He would score another triple triumph on 31 October, and double victories on 23 September and 16 October 1917. He closed out his list with four victories on 30 November 1917,
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Who was Leslie Powell?
WWI flying ace
When was Leslie Powell born?
Leslie Powell was born on 27 June 1896 in Redland.
When did Leslie Powell die?
Leslie Powell died in 1960 in Worthing.
What was Leslie Powell's occupation?
Leslie Powell was a flying ace.
What nationality was Leslie Powell?
Leslie Powell was British.
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