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Tue, Jan 21, 2014

Prince Harry Moves From Cockpit To Desk In London

Transferred To HQ London District

Prince Harry, known in the U.K. Army as Capt. Wales, has been transferred from flight status to a new posting at London HQ as a staff officer.

The Prince will take the position of SO3 (Defence Engagement). His responsibilities will include helping to co-ordinate significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London. Prince Harry will retain the rank of Captain and be based from Horse Guards, in Central London, according to a news release.

Prince Harry spent three and a half years in training and operational service with the Apache Force during his attachment to the Army Air Corps.

Lieutenant Colonel Tom de la Rue, who commanded Prince Harry in the Army Air Corps said: “Captain Wales has reached the pinnacle of flying excellence as an Apache pilot, particularly in Afghanistan and, in the process, has proved to be a real inspiration to the many Army Air Corps officers and soldiers who have come to know him so well over the last two years."

Prince Harry remains a Commissioned Officer in the Household Cavalry. He began the 18-month Apache training course in July 2010 at Middle Wallop, moving to Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk in April 2011 to undertake the second part of his course.

During the training, Captain Wales was awarded the prize for best Co-Pilot Gunner. He became a fully operational Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot in February 2012.

Prince Harry undertook an operational tour of Afghanistan as an Apache Pilot between September 2012 and January 2013, where he worked as part of the Joint Aviation Group (JAG) which provides helicopter support to the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan forces.

In July 2013, Prince Harry qualified as Apache Aircraft Commander.

(Royal Army image)

FMIL www.princeofwales.gov.uk

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