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The King, then Prince of Wales (b.1948) in a helicopter at Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset, 1974

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Royal Collection Trust, UK

Royal Collection Trust, UK
London, United Kingdom

Photograph of The King, then Prince of Wales who gives the thumbs-up sign to the viewer from inside a helicopter cockpit. He wears a helmet. 'Royal Navy' emblazoned on the side of the Helicopter. Taken at Yeovilton, Somerset.

In September 1974, the then Prince joined the Royal Naval Air Station at Yeovilton, where he trained as a helicopter pilot. On completion of his training he joined 845 Squadron, which embarked in HMS Hermes to the Caribbean and east Canadian waters.

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  • Title: The King, then Prince of Wales (b.1948) in a helicopter at Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton, Somerset, 1974
  • Creator: Unknown Person
  • External Link: http://www.rct.uk/collection/2936715
Royal Collection Trust, UK

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