A Brave Prince! Ready for Combat! [17-02-2012]
Who said a prince must only stay in his castle? Well, as you may or may not know, most princes in the world prefer to live a safe, comfortable life. But this isn’t the case for England’s Prince Harry. He is a well-trained pilot who can fly a helicopter. Although he is a member of England’s royal family, he wanted to serve his country. It was back in 2008 when the young prince spent 10 weeks as an infantry soldier in Helmand province in Afghanistan.

Recently, the 27-year-old prince completed 18 months of combat training. Don’t let the charming and kind smile fool you. He is a combat-ready soldier. Finishing at the top of his class, Harry has been preparing to serve as a front line Apache attack helicopter pilot. What’s next for the brave prince?
His new adventure and challenge will be serving as a combat pilot in Afghanistan. The surprising thing is that he will be joining a unit where there is the highest kill rate.

No exact date has been announced, and no one knows when Prince Harry will begin his duty. But England’s royal family and the government confirmed that the young prince made his final decision. So, just exactly what kind of vehicle will Harry be flying? The prince will be controlling an aircraft with missiles and a chain gun. Prince Harry will be responsible for providing air cover in dangerous missions conducted by special forces. Reports say that Apache pilots have the highest death rate of any unit fighting in Afghanistan.

Harry’s older brother, Prince William, is currently serving as a pilot as well. William, also known as the Duke of Cambridge is a search and rescue pilot in the Royal Air Force. When Prince Harry starts his tour in Afghanistan, the two princes of the royal family will be serving in England’s Armed Forces for the first time together.
Can you imagine a member of the royal family flying and fighting in a warzone? There are no cozy beds or warm showers. Actually, the prince will have to risk his life once he enters the warzone.

A recent photo of Prince Harry showed a cut on his nose. It has been reported that he successfully completed a survival and combat course. In England, less than one in 10 soldiers applies to become a helicopter pilot in the military. They say only the best make it to become an Apache pilot. Let’s congratulate the brave prince’s hard efforts. Good luck on your new adventures in Afghanistan.
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