Prince George has reportedly embarked on his first flying lesson at White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, Berkshire- the very same airfield where his great-grandfather, Prince Philip, once earned his wings.
'He loved it': Prince George 'takes to the skies for his very first flying lesson', continuing a royal tradition
The Royal Family have been staunch supporters of the British aviation industry and the flying branches of the armed services for decades. England, 1953: A portrait of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh in his army uniform. Picture: Popperfoto/Getty Images Though his lessons came later, during his military career, William passed his exams with the RAF and served as a Search and Rescue pilot for three years at RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales.
As patron of the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Coningsby, William continues to champion the importance of military aviation. William, Prince of Wales meets with parade executives attends the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell on September 12, 2024. Picture: Oli Scarff - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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