Harry passes Army pilot's course

Prince Harry's hopes of returning to front-line action in Afghanistan were given a major boost yesterday when it was announced that he had passed his Army pilot's course.

The 25-year-old was told on Thursday that he had completed his training and was also informed he had the ability to fly either the Lynx or Apache helicopters.

The Prince, has until his graduation ceremony next Friday to decide which aircraft he would like to specialise in and his preference will be taken into consideration when military commanders make their final decision. A St James's Palace spokesman said: "Prince Harry is very pleased."

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