He certainly didn’t expect this headwind. Prince Harry (39) served the British military as a helicopter pilot for years: this is how the son of King Charles III flew. (75) including training missions in the USA, Great Britain and Australia as well as combat missions in Afghanistan. He will be recognized for his commitment at this year’s 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards. But not everyone seems happy with Harry’s award!
Lord Alan West, former head of the Royal Navy, vents his anger in an interview with Daily Mail. “He is not a living legend of aviation. To say he is is pathetic. There are many people who deserve that designation but don’t Prince Harry. […] “He didn’t do a great job flying for the army,” he complains. Alan believes the 39-year-old was only getting the award for publicity.
Former army colonel Richard Kemp, who also served in Afghanistan, also criticized The Sun: For him, the award is a “mutual ego massage by celebrities.” “It is obvious that he is being recognized for who he is and not for what he has done. […] Harry was a gunner. He was number two on the plane. […] “He didn’t do anything extraordinary that every other helicopter gunner hasn’t done,” Richard added.
