Why Royal Marines always wanted to fly in the King's Wessex helicopter

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As Prince of Wales, King Charles served as a helicopter pilot alongside Royal Marines on board HMS Hermes, flying missions in the West Atlantic, the West Indies and Canada.

His Majesty was part of 845 Naval Air Squadron, where his piloting skills were in high demand.

Charles's Wessex helicopter was the most popular on board, with Royal Marines rushing to queue to fly in it.

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