Edward Powles
| Edward Powles | |
| Born | 19 April 1921 Hereford, England | 
|---|---|
| Died | 23 February 2008 (aged 86) Arden, North Carolina | 
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom | 
| Branch | Royal Air Force | 
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant | 
| Unit | 81st Squadron | 
| Battles / wars | Malayan Emergency | 
| Awards | Air Force Cross | 
Edward Cyril Powles (1921–2008) AFC was an English Royal Air Force pilot who set two notable records while flying Supermarine Spitfire photo-reconnaissance (PR) aeroplanes over the People's Republic of China.