The prince who is known as Flight Lieutenant Wales, is currently learning to fly Sea King helicopters at RAF Valley on Anglesey.

A spokesman at the base said acting as a casualty for other course pilots was a routine part of the training.

The 27-year-old prince arrived to start his training on Anglesey in January.

If successful on the course, he will become a fully operational pilot with one of the six UK-based RAF Search and Rescue Force flights later this year.

"Acting as a casualty for other course pilots and rear crew is a routine part of search and rescue training, at the 203(R) Squadron Operation Conversion Unit, based at RAF Valley," said a spokesman.

"It is also an opportunity for the pilot members of the course to gain an insight into what it is like to be handled as a casualty in various rescue situations, and give them appreciation of the role of the winch man and winch operator."

Sources:http://news.bbc.co.uk