Britain’s Prince Harry back in Afghanistan

The 27-year-old who has made headlines around the world for his partying is returning to Afghanistan for a second tour.

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Sept. 7, 2012

Britain's Prince Harry is shown the Apache flight line by a member of his squadron at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, where he will be operating from during his tour of duty as a co-pilot gunner. The prince has returned to fly attack helicopters in the fight against the Taliban.

John Stillwell / AP

Sept. 7, 2012

Prince Harry will start work as an Apache co-pilot and gunner within 10 days in Afghanistan’s restive Helmand province, the British military said.

/ Reuters

Sept. 7, 2012

Britain's Prince Harry is shown the Apache helicopter flight line at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Britain has about 9,500 troops in the country.

/ Reuters

Sept. 7, 2012

Britain's Prince Harry gestures after passing the Apache helicopter flight line at Camp Bastion. The prince’s previous posting, in late 2007 and early 2008, lasted only 10 weeks — cut short when his tour was made public.

/ Reuters

Sept. 7, 2012

Royal Navy Capt. Jock Gordon, commander of the joint aviation group, poses at Camp Bastion. Gordon will be Prince Harry's commanding officer while he is based in Afghanistan.

/ Reuters

Sept. 7, 2012

Britain's Prince Harry, left, gets a close look at an Apache helicopter. Harry was first member of the royal family to serve during wartime since Prince Andrew in 1982. Andrew was a helicopter pilot during Britain's Falklands war with Argentina.

/ AP

Sept. 7, 2012

Britain's Prince Harry takes a closer look at an Apache helicopter at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

/ AP

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