Inside Queen Elizabeth II's luxury helicopter as it goes on sale for staggering 7-figure sum
King Charles is flogging the trusty eight-seater red
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Queen Elizabeth II's luxury helicopter is going on sale
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The plush interior of the Queen's chopper is revealed for the first time as it goes on sale
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King Charles is flogging the trusty eight-seater red Sikorsky and replacing it with two £8.5million eco-friendly Leonardo choppers
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The late monarch's copter is expected to fetch at least £5million
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Exclusive pictures, the first of its interior, show comfy grey leather and suede seats and a royal blue carpet.
Tinted windows, magazine racks, a cordless phone and a wooden clock are among the other extras.
The chopper, which has flown 5,222 hours, was described as a 'Head of State Aircraft' with 'one owner since new' when listed for sale by Aero Asset.
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Her Majesty made countless trips in it, although royal experts claim she feared flying.
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Meanwhile, her customised
The supercharged L322 she used between 2006 and 2008 has modifications including side steps, rear grab handles and a dog guard for her
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It has done just under 120,000 miles and is tipped to sell for up to £70,000 at Iconic Auctioneers, of Ashorne, Warks.
Most iconic moments of the last 20 years revealed - from the King's coronation to the late Queen's helicopter parachute
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Her Majesty's customised Range Rover is also for sale and is tipped to sell for up to £70,000
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