Prince HarryPrince Harry was on cloud nine last night after overcoming the first hurdle in his battle to become a Top Gun helicopter pilot.

Jubilant Harry, 24, was told he can train to be a chopper ace — after passing a selection course with flying colours.

Half of wannabe copter pilots fail the Army Air Corps “grading” tests — which for the past month have seen the Prince flying in small Firefly training planes.

But Harry — whose dream is to pilot fearsome Apache attack helicopters — was said by sources to be a “natural” just like his brother William.

Yesterday he was called before a board at the Army Air Corps’ HQ in Middle Wallop, Hants, to be given the good news. He will start learning to pilot helicopters next month.

Clarence House said last night: “Grading assessed his aptitude for Army flying training and his ability to learn at the required rate. The Army Air Corps course on which Prince Harry will now embark lasts up to 2½ years.”

The Prince will train with the AAC on attachment from the Household Cavalry’s Blues and Royals regiment. (via The Sun)

5 Responses to "Prince Harry to commence Army Chopper training"
  • Sonnet #1 - December 12, 2008 at 8:04 am

    This might explain why Carole spoke out,and
    why Kate has not been seen.

    htt;//www.Johannhari.com/archive/article.php?id=1050

  • bluefire #2 - December 13, 2008 at 12:29 am

    i thinked KM and CD deserves their private life to be kept in the public.

  • puaola #3 - December 13, 2008 at 6:36 pm

    Kate’s in photos at a shooting party at Sandringham.

  • PH #4 - December 13, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    Sonnet,
    This will take you directly to the article:
    http://www.johannhari.com/archive/article.php?id=1050

    Its a strange article. What is he saying about a law suit by Prince Charles on Kate Middleton’s behalf?

  • Trixie #5 - December 14, 2008 at 9:02 am

    Harry and Wills will train together according to the sunday mail
    http://tinyurl.com/5gnry7

    “PRINCES Harry and William will be flying high together at pilot school next year.

    The brothers both start courses at RAF Shawbury in January.”

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