Army

This Astronaut is a Former Apache Pilot

A reservist Army Apache pilot who will become Britain's first astronaut to spend six months in space has been talking to Forces TV about his love of flying in the military and his mission to the International Space Station next year.

In a special interview Tim Peake, who reached the rank of Major during his Army career, said he still misses flying Apaches full time.  

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