He flew helicopters during the Falklands. He piloted a sea king chopper.
His ship, I think it was the carrier HMS Invincible tied up in front of us in Rosyth dockyard. As soon as the gangway was down a load of bodyguards went on board and 5 minutes later escorted him off the ship.
He must have had a hot date.

His brother suffered from terrible sea sickness.