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Article: William joins Royal Navy hurricane team.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- July 10, 2008
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Byline: By Jack Doyle
Prince William joined a Royal Navy rescue team on a hurricane disaster exercise in the Caribbean, it can be revealed today.
The prince flew ashore by helicopter as the Navy tested its preparedness should a giant category five storm hit the volcanic island of Montserrat. Such a storm could leave hundreds dead or seriously injured and flatten 95 per cent of the buildings on the island.
The main role of HMS Iron Duke in the region is disaster relief, although the frigate launched a successful anti-drugs operation last week which ...