In a display of his family's deep-rooted connection to aviation, four-year-old Prince George has taken his first flying lesson. The young prince, accompanied by his parents, Prince William and Catherine, watched eagerly as his father, a skilled helicopter pilot, took off from the West London Aero Club.

The family seemed relaxed as they spent time at the airfield's bustling clubhouse, known as the home to the West London Aero Club. Witnesses reported that Catherine and William appeared at ease as they observed George's exciting milestone. "All three of them had been pretty chilled in the clubhouse," noted one person at the airfield.

Prince William himself has an impressive background in aviation, having flown for both the RAF Search and Rescue and the East Anglia Air Ambulance. In May, King Charles proudly passed on the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps to his son, referring to him as a "very good pilot indeed."

Aviation seems to be a longstanding tradition in the Royal Family. George's great-grandfather, Prince Philip, began his flying training at White Waltham in November 1952, eventually earning his wings in May 1953. William and his younger brother, Harry, also underwent flight training during their time in the military.

While Prince William initially trained as a fixed-wing aircraft pilot, he later learned to fly helicopters. He completed his training with the RAF Search and Rescue Force in 2010 and subsequently served with the East Anglia Air Ambulance. During a recent visit to the Wales Air Ambulance headquarters, William expressed his desire to return to flying, stating, "I'd love to fly again, I could volunteer for a weekend to make a comeback."

Prince Harry followed a similar flight training route, focusing on fixed-wing aircraft before becoming a gunner in an Apache helicopter during his deployment in Afghanistan in 2012. The Royal Family's connection to aviation extends to Prince Charles, who spent four months training in the RAF, and Prince Andrew, who served as a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War.

Interestingly, George's mother, Kate Middleton, also has a familial connection to aviation. Her father, Michael Middleton, studied to become a pilot with British European Airways, while her grandfather, Peter Middleton, flew BA jets. Even her mother, Carole Middleton, worked as a BA flight attendant.

The historic White Waltham airfield, home to the West London Aero Club, holds a significant place in British aviation history. As one of the oldest and most renowned airfields in the country, it has witnessed generations of pilots taking flight.

Prince George's first flying lesson not only reflects his family's aviation legacy but also hints at his own potential as a future pilot. With strong role models and a rich heritage to draw from, it will be fascinating to see how young George's journey in aviation unfolds.