Britain's Prince William plans to become a full-time search-and-rescue pilot in the Royal Air Force, royal officials said Monday.The prince's Clarence House office said William would begin an 18-month training program in January.
William, 26, learned to fly earlier this year during a stint with the air force. He also has served for several months with the Royal Navy and is an officer in the British army.
Clarence House said the second in line to the throne would transfer from the army to the air force, where he will hold the rank of flying officer. If he completes his course, he will fly Sea King helicopters with one of the RAF's six search-and-rescue teams.(keep reading)
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it's about time I get myself lost in the woods, somewhere. :P
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