Dual role for copter pilot prince

PRINCE William will combine his roles as a Search and Rescue (SAR) Force helicopter pilot and member of the monarchy as much as possible, according to a senior RAF officer.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Sep 2010, 19:03 BST
Updated 18th Sep 2010, 01:55 BST

In the coming weeks, Flight Lieutenant Wales will be answering callouts with other members of his crew in his new job with one of the country's "vital" emergency services.

William, 28, graduated from his flying course yesterday and officially joined 22 Squadron, C Flight at RAF Valley on Anglesey, where he will co-pilot Sea King Mk3 helicopters.

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Group Captain Jonathan Dixon, Commander of the RAF SAR Force, presented the prince with his graduation certificate at RAF Valley and said afterwards: "He will merge his royal duties as much as possible with this he will do everything that is expected of a search and rescue pilot."

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