Prince William is all set to train with the air force next week in preparation for his leadership of the British Armed Forces. The second-in-line to the throne is due start on Monday at the RAF’s Cranwell school in Lincolnshire at the beginning of a four-month attachment where he will learn how to pilot helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. “The attachment is designed to familiarise him with the Royal Air Force, its structure, roles, history and ethos,” an RAF spokesman added.The training is specially designed for his needs, but William will be treated just like any other new recruit, the RAF said. “During his time with us, Flying Officer Wales will be realizing a personal ambition to learn how to fly and this will be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Royal Air Force,” said Group Captain Nick Seward, head of the Central Flying School. William has spent the past year in the Army as part of the Household Cavalry’s Blues and Royals where he is a 1st lieutenant. He will start a final attachment, with the Royal Navy, in the early summer.
[Source: Reuters]
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