Britain's Prince Harry qualifies as chopper commander

July 06, 2013 02:12

Britain's Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache helicopter commander, the Ministry of Defence announced today, putting him in charge of the aircraft he co-piloted in Afghanistan.

Harry, 28, served as a co-pilot gunner in the attack chopper during his 20-week tour in Afghanistan's restive Helmand Province, which ended in January. Harry -- who will be overtaken as third in line to the throne by his brother Prince William's first baby, due this month -- passed the commander test earlier this week.

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