"Winston Churchill with his scientific advisor Lord Cherwell (extreme left), Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal and Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, watching a display of anti-aircraft gunnery, June 1941." Events and Personalities: Protagonists in the debate on the value of the strategic bombing offensive against Germany: left to right, Lord Cherwell, Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. They are photographed watching a display of anti-aircraft gunnery.