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Prince William Visits Wattisham Base, Pledges to Resolve Army Air Corps Housing Concerns

His first engagement since his children’s half-term break featured an operations briefing, informal troop discussions followed by a family breakfast service.

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Overview

  • He arrived and departed the base in a Wildcat reconnaissance helicopter, highlighting his status as a qualified pilot.
  • A briefing on Apache AH-64E capabilities and lessons learned from tours to Norway, Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Germany offered insight into AAC readiness.
  • During the Archer’s Breakfast social event, he served bacon and sausage rolls to soldiers and their families, fostering informal dialogue.
  • While observing troops in an exercise break, he pledged to raise soldiers’ accommodation concerns with senior leadership.
  • He presented a King’s Commendation for Valuable Service and promoted corporals to sergeant in recognition of meritorious service.