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2013-01-21

Apache Helicopter Gunner Prince Harry Killed Taliban During Afghanistan Tour

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Prince Harry ends Afghan tour, says killed Taliban (via AFP)

Britain’s Prince Harry said he killed Taliban fighters during his stint as a helicopter gunner in Afghanistan, in comments that can be reported after he completed his tour of duty Monday. Harry, third in line to the throne, spent a 20-week posting flying scores of missions over the restive southern…




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  • Amazing so he did exactly the same as every other soldier does when they go to war. Big deal! At least he made it home alive!