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2008-01-05 Britain

Britains Prince William to train as a pilot

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Posted by Steve White 2008-01-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 The shortened course would normally take three or four years.

For phuechs sake! Lucky for the blokes in the Royal Air Force he didn't elect to become an Anesthesiologist.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-01-05 02:58|| 2008-01-05 02:58|| Front Page Top

#2 We have adapted the course and we have cut out anything superfluous to his specific needs because were not teaching him to be an operational pilot, were teaching him to be a competent pilot"... The prince is gradually being groomed for his future duties as prince of Wales and as king.

It's familiarization-training, Besoeker. His ultimate job is the throne, not as a combat pilot.

From the Army, to the RAF, to the RN. Talk about starting in the mail-room and working yer way up...

Posted by Pappy 2008-01-05 03:12|| 2008-01-05 03:12|| Front Page Top

#3 Didn't he start as royalty? :-)

Posted by gorb 2008-01-05 04:13|| 2008-01-05 04:13|| Front Page Top

#4 I suppose he could sit on a gold cushion eating bonbons if that would make people happy.

Actually, considering Britney Spears it might make the monarchy more popular.

Posted by Excalibur 2008-01-05 06:55|| 2008-01-05 06:55|| Front Page Top

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