Dual role for copter pilot prince
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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Hide AdGroup 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."