Captain Harry, Apache Top Gun: Prince Passes Gunship Training With Flying Colours -- Daily Mail
* Prince likely to be sent back to frontline in Afghanistan
* He is now Co-pilot Gunner on the £46m helicopter
* Harry, who gained a B and D at A-level, 'thought he wasn't bright enough for the role'
* Apache pilots have the highest 'kill rate' of all British troops in Afghanistan
Prince Harry is due to deploy to the frontline in Afghanistan at the controls of an Apache helicopter after passing a rigorous training course with flying colours.
He even claimed one of two best young airman awards as he qualified to crew the fearsome gunship.
The 27-year-old Prince is likely to be sent to the warzone to fight the Taliban – and will join the Apache unit which has the highest 'kill rate' in Afghanistan. He could be re-deployed as early as this autumn.
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My Comment: While it is admirable that both Prince Harry an Prince William are serving their country, the sad fact is that they cannot restore Britain’s sadly diminished military status.
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