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Royal rescue - Prince William will start as co-pilot in a crew of four
Prince William is graduating later after qualifying as an RAF search and rescue pilot.
The prince, known as Flt Lt William Wales, has completed a 19-month training programme at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
He will spend the next three years at the base flying rescue missions, potentially all over the UK.
At Friday's ceremony Prince William and fellow trainees will receive certificates and squadron badges.
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During his training the prince has taken part in a number of simulated rescue missions over the Irish Sea and the Atlantic and in the mountains of Snowdonia.
The RAF has insisted that no concessions have been made to him because of his status, and that he has passed the training course on merit.
Prince William will be a member of a four-man rescue crew, initially as a co-pilot.
While on duty he will live on the base, in readiness to respond to emergency calls.
The 1000 BST graduation is not classed as a passing out parade and so will be more informal than previous 'wings ceremonies.'
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Royal rescue - Prince William will start as co-pilot in a crew of four Prince William is graduating later after qualifying as an RAF search and rescue pilot.
The prince, known as Flt Lt William Wales, has completed a 19-month training programme at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
He will spend the next three years at the base flying rescue missions, potentially all over the UK.
At Friday's ceremony Prince William and fellow trainees will receive certificates and squadron badges.
Related stories
During his training the prince has taken part in a number of simulated rescue missions over the Irish Sea and the Atlantic and in the mountains of Snowdonia.
The RAF has insisted that no concessions have been made to him because of his status, and that he has passed the training course on merit.
Prince William will be a member of a four-man rescue crew, initially as a co-pilot.
While on duty he will live on the base, in readiness to respond to emergency calls.
The 1000 BST graduation is not classed as a passing out parade and so will be more informal than previous 'wings ceremonies.'
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.