Celebration of Life: His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT

摘要

The Duke of Edinburgh's contribution and passion for aviation have been well emphasised and His Royal Highness made a significant contribution to the sector. In celebration of his life and, following the sad news of his death, the Royal Aeronautical Society would like to share some of our favourite memories, alongside some exclusive photos, audio and articles. His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh gained his RAF wings in 1953, his helicopter wings in 1956 and his private pilot's licence in 1959. He achieved 5,986 hours in 65 types of aircraft and continued to fly until he was 75. Soon after gaining his licence, he began to fly a de Havilland Heron on loan from the Navy to fly himself to engagements. He also took opportunities to take the controls of Concorde, an Avro Vulcan and sat in the co-pilot seat in an English Electric Canberra during a visit to RAE Bedford in 1959. In the Boeing family, he flew the Stratocruiser, the 707, 727 and 757.