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Prince's Falklands Duty Tour

Description:Britain's Prince William has started a six-week tour of duty as a search and rescue helicopter pilot on the disputed Falkland Islands. Video footage released by the UK Ministry of Defence shows the 29-year-old performing checks on a Sea King chopper before taking off as co-pilot. William, who in the Royal Air Force is known as Flight Lieutenant Wales, will provide search and rescue cover for both the civilian and military population. (0:54)

Source: Reuters

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