Prince Harry to train as helicopter pilot

LONDON, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Harry plans to train as a military helicopter pilot like his older brother Prince William, Clarence House announced.

The Times of London said Prince Harry is to attend a special four-week course and, if the 24-year-old royal is determined fit to do so, will be trained by the Army Air Corps in flying Apache, Lynx or Gazelle helicopters.

The prince, who is expected to be based at Middle Wallop in Hampshire for up to 2 1/2 years, requested to join the Army Air Corps after serving two and a half years with the Household Cavalry Regiment, which included 10 weeks in southern Afghanistan, The Times said.

Prince Harry is the younger son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana.