Prince Harry got told off this morning (Picture: PA)
Prince Harry was today told off during an inspection of a historic fleet of planes during Battle of Britain aircraft.
The prince, who’s sporting a new beard, was due to take part in the biggest gathering since WWII to mark the aerial conflict’s 75th anniversary.
But he gave up his seat in a Spitfire to ensure a veteran and two wounded servicemen can still take part.
Around 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Bristol Blenheim bombers will fly in formation from Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex this lunchtime before dispersing across wartime airfields over the South of England.
Following a briefing for pilots and those taking part in the flypast, Harry, celebrating his 31st birthday, set off on foot to inspect the aircraft lined up by the grass runway.
But as his group began to cross the runway, a security vehicle came speeding up and stopped the Prince and his group in their tracks.
He could be seen being told to stand back and not cross the runway and a few minutes later a small aircraft came in to land.
Prince Harry was today told off during an inspection of a historic fleet of planes during Battle of Britain aircraft.
The prince, who’s sporting a new beard, was due to take part in the biggest gathering since WWII to mark the aerial conflict’s 75th anniversary.
But he gave up his seat in a Spitfire to ensure a veteran and two wounded servicemen can still take part.
Around 40 Spitfires, Hurricanes and Bristol Blenheim bombers will fly in formation from Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex this lunchtime before dispersing across wartime airfields over the South of England.
Following a briefing for pilots and those taking part in the flypast, Harry, celebrating his 31st birthday, set off on foot to inspect the aircraft lined up by the grass runway.
But as his group began to cross the runway, a security vehicle came speeding up and stopped the Prince and his group in their tracks.
He could be seen being told to stand back and not cross the runway and a few minutes later a small aircraft came in to land.
He was also showing off a new beard (Picture: Getty)
Harry was then cleared to cross and continue his inspection as rain poured down on the airfield.
The aerial display will be a tribute to the Second World War pilots famously dubbed ‘The Few’ by wartime prime minister Winston Churchill for their efforts in defeating the Luftwaffe.
During the summer and autumn of 1940, 544 personnel from Fighter Command died as the RAF fought in the skies above southern England to force back the threat of any invasion by Hitler.
The 75th anniversary is likely to be the last major anniversary at which the surviving members of the pivotal conflict – who are now all well into their 90s – will be fit to take part.
Harry was then cleared to cross and continue his inspection as rain poured down on the airfield.
The aerial display will be a tribute to the Second World War pilots famously dubbed ‘The Few’ by wartime prime minister Winston Churchill for their efforts in defeating the Luftwaffe.
During the summer and autumn of 1940, 544 personnel from Fighter Command died as the RAF fought in the skies above southern England to force back the threat of any invasion by Hitler.
The 75th anniversary is likely to be the last major anniversary at which the surviving members of the pivotal conflict – who are now all well into their 90s – will be fit to take part.
Planes will fly over southern England today (Picture: Getty)
Tom Neil, 95, an ex-wing commander and Battle of Britain Hurricane and Spitfire pilot, will lead the formation from the rear of a two-seater Spitfire – the symbol of Britain’s fight against Nazi forces.
The event has been organised by the Boultbee Flight Academy, based in Chichester, and two of the aircraft – a Spitfire and a Hurricane – fought in the famous battle.
Tom Neil, 95, an ex-wing commander and Battle of Britain Hurricane and Spitfire pilot, will lead the formation from the rear of a two-seater Spitfire – the symbol of Britain’s fight against Nazi forces.
The event has been organised by the Boultbee Flight Academy, based in Chichester, and two of the aircraft – a Spitfire and a Hurricane – fought in the famous battle.
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