Prince William joins David Beckham in the cockpit for helicopter charity event
The TelegraphThe Prince completed an intensive four-month flying course at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire in April 2008, receiving his wings from his father. he went on to complete a one-year advanced helicopter training course at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire, before training as a search and rescue helicopter pilot at RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales. His active service ended three years later, having conducted 156 search and rescue operations and helped rescue 149 people. You’re more out there on your own a little bit.” Put through his paces The Prince later visited London-based Earthshot Prize 2023 finalist Enso to mark its new contract with Uber to supply tyres for electric vehicles. “Everyone needs a nice handy action tool,” the Prince said, adding: “I’d better make sure the tyre doesn’t fall off.”
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