Prince of Wales flies

[Admiral Beez]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngdzpvF4xew

 

[SaparotRob]

I was wondering, how would a drill sergeant (or English equivalent), go about dressing down a Royal during training?

 

[GreenKnight121]

I was wondering, how would a drill sergeant (or English equivalent), go about dressing down a Royal during training?

Just like any other officer (William was an active-duty officer in the British Army for 3 years, then an active-duty officer in the RAF for 4 years).

 

[GreenKnight121]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngdzpvF4xew

May 13, 2024

Prince William flew off in a helicopter after he was made leader of an Army unit by King Charles in Hampshire today. His Majesty was spotted arriving at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, where he officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief to the Prince of Wales. Report by Louise Kennedy.

He first gained a commission in the British Army after attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in early 2006. After training with both the Army and RAF, as well as the Royal Navy, he formally transferred his commission to the RAF in January 2009, where he flew helicopters in a RAF Search & Rescue unit until the end of his active duty in 2013.

 

[ThomasP]

Shouldn't the title be "Prince William flies IN helicopter after becoming Colonel in Chief of the Army Air Corps"? If I am not mistaken he is in the gunner's seat.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I remember when William flew a RCAF Sea King, and I was thinking damn that bird's older than he is. I hope it's been thoroughly gone over.


View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=684qHqZVPWk&pp=ygUXUHJpbmNlIHdpbGxpYW0gc2VhIGtpbmc%3D

 

[Admiral Beez]

Shouldn't the title be "Prince William flies IN helicopter after becoming Colonel in Chief of the Army Air Corps". If I am not mistaken he is in the gunner's seat?

Harry could fly it. Imagine that.

 

[Snautzer01]

A bit disappointing i must say. I though we where talking about the real one.

 

[Admiral Beez]

A bit dissapointing i must say. I though we where talking about the real one.


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At least that one had a proper aircraft catapult, unlike the new one. Even the French and now Chinese have proper catapults.

 

[GreenKnight121]

Harry could fly it. Imagine that.

Shouldn't the title be "Prince William flies IN helicopter after becoming Colonel in Chief of the Army Air Corps"? If I am not mistaken he is in the gunner's seat.

Both the pilot's seat and gunner's seat are equipped with flight controls, as they both are for basic armament controls.

Naturally, the pilot's flight controls are more-complete than the gunner's and vice versa for the weapons controls.

And I'm sure William could fly the Apache if needed - some refresher training would be advisable, of course - I question whether his flying permits are up-to-date.

 

[Admiral Beez]

And I'm sure William could fly the Apache if needed - some refresher training would be advisable, of course - I question whether his flying permits are up-to-date.

The Royals do seem drawn to HM's rotary aircraft.

 

[N4521U]

I was wondering, how would a drill sergeant (or English equivalent), go about dressing down a Royal during training?

HEY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, you with the three feathers!

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Damn, I was hoping to see a flying aircraft-carrier.

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff!