Prince William Visits RAF Valley in Anglessey for 85th Anniversary
Prince William met former colleagues and trainees as he reflected on fond memories and said he missed the job and camaraderie.
- On Tuesday, The Prince of Wales visited RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, to mark the station's 85th anniversary, observing a ceremonial parade as Royal Honorary Air Commodore.
- Prince William served as an RAF search and rescue pilot at the Holyhead base between 2010 and 2013, when he and the Princess of Wales lived in Anglesey as newlyweds before celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this Wednesday.
- Reunited with former pilot instructor Brian Wills, William told trainees he "loved" his time at the base, prompting Wills to recall, "In a heartbeat, he said he'd come back and do it again."
- The Prince met female personnel and stated he was taking "barometer readings" of their experiences, questioning whether the armed forces are "adopting and evolving" to suit women joining the military.
- Beyond aviation, William discussed his football club, Aston Villa, with trainee Isaac Reed, and presented the annual Wales Award to Flight Lieutenant Kieran D Lima, recognizing the most accomplished qualified flying instructor.
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Prince William Gets Back Into Uniform While Returning to His Former Air Base, 13 Years After Completing Job as Pilot | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Prince William is back in uniform for a special reason! The 43-year-old Prince of Wales visited the air base, where he previously worked, to help celebrate its 85th anniversary. The visit took place on Tuesday (April 28) in Holyhead, Wales. William‘s appearance was in his role as Royal Honorary Air Commodore and he spoke with members of the 202 Squadron. He was stationed at the base between 2012 and 2013 during his time serving as an RAF Search …
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