Trained to fly helicopters, Prince William went on to get certified as a search and rescue pilot.

Upon completing the course, he said it “has been challenging, but I have enjoyed it immensely.

I absolutely love flying,” via the royal family’swebsite.

Prince William posing

While with RAF Search and Rescue, Prince William flew Sea King helicopters, perAir Med and Rescue.

Here’s how it all came to be.

family sitting on deck RAF helicopter