"P/Off Powell has participated in successful sorties against targets at Essen, Wilhelashaven, Hamburg, Milan and Berlin and at all times has shown great devotion to duty and set an example worthy of attainment." Previous service was with the 16th Batn. Cameron Highlanders. Aircraft flown were Battle, Wellington and Lancaster. Operation Berlin. 483 Lancasters and 10 Mosquitoes and a further 5 Mosquitoes to drop decoy flares south of the city. 25 Lancasters Lost and many more were lost on their return to England due to very poor weather across almost all airfields. Reason for Loss Lost without trace with its highly-decorated and experienced crew.