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Secrets of Royal Travel

The Helicopter

Airplanes aren’t the royals only option. They are also fond of the "cheeky chopper."

11/22/2020

Secrets of Royal Travel

The Helicopter

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Airplanes aren’t the royals only option. They are also fond of the "cheeky chopper."

The British monarchy were some of the first to adopt the helicopter to fly, even using helicopters to deliver their mail.

11/22/2020

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