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Harry Praised by US Pilots

F-15 flyers note composure of then unknown Brit who called in airstrikes

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(Newser) – American F-15 fighter pilots were impressed with the composure of the British soldier who called in air cover on Taliban entrenchments in Afghanistan in December. But for 2 months Capt. Ben Donberg and Col. Dan DeBree had no idea that "Widow Six Seven" was actually Britain's Prince Harry calling in his first airstrikes, the Air Force Times reports.

"We were impressed by his proficiency," said Donberg, who said the attack was "memorable" even before he knew who was at the other set of radio controls. Though Harry's posh tones were tempered by "adrenaline and stress," he kept his cool and helped the Americans sight their targets. Both pilots approve of Harry's resolve to fight "with the rank and file."

Prince Harry, right, and Major Mark Milford, center, are seen sitting in an observation post near Forward Operating Base Delhi in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2008.
Prince Harry, right, and Major Mark Milford, center, are seen sitting in an observation post near Forward Operating Base Delhi in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 19, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Prince Harry, center back, standing with other soldiers in his battle group as they pose for a photograph Feb. 19, 2008, in the desert in Helmand province in Southern Afghanistan.
Prince Harry, center back, standing with other soldiers in his battle group as they pose for a photograph Feb. 19, 2008, in the desert in Helmand province in Southern Afghanistan.   (Associated Press)
Britain's Prince Harry is seen playing rugby with fellow soldiers during a break in their duties in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2008.
Britain's Prince Harry is seen playing rugby with fellow soldiers during a break in their duties in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Prince Harry is seen at work in the Fire Planning Cell at JTAC Hill, close to Forward Operating Base Delhi in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2008.
Prince Harry is seen at work in the Fire Planning Cell at JTAC Hill, close to Forward Operating Base Delhi in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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